Question | Answer |
Bandage vs Binder | Bandage: a piece of gauze used to cover a wound/
Binder: type of bandage used to fit over large area such as the abdomen |
What are some of the factors that have increased the need for community based nurses? | -Shift to more outpatient care
-Changes in federal regulation
-decreasing hospital revenues
-HMOs and reimbursement caps
-DRG reimbursements (diagnosis related groups)
- Old people won't die (-; formally aka "population changes" |
Hospital Nursing... | ...provides specialized services that are not available in the wider nursing community. Adheres to rigid principles bound by government policy. Advantage= person gets appropriate care. Disadvantage= person may get treated like an object, number, etc. |
Community Nursing... | ...provides service that is more focused on promoting and maintaining health to community members. Advantage: Minimal disruption to person's lifestyle. Disadvantage: Service is directly related to existing skills and more limited resources. |
Define discharge planning | -started at admission
-necessary for Medicare payments
-Transition from acute to homecare
-discharge is part of goals |
When referring a patient to a community resource (drug store, bank, physicians, etc)the nurse should provide... | ...the costs of the service and the eligibility requirements |
Steps to prepare for a home visit (3) | 1) Review patient's referral form
2) Call to obtain permission to visit and schedule time.
3) Bring any supplies that may be needed |
Some Personal Safety Precaution of a home care nurse include... | 1)Agency should know the nurse's schedule and visiting locations
2) Visit with another person in high crime areas
3)Never enter a home uninvited
4) Establish plan of action in case of emergencies
A ton more things→ chart 2-1, pg. 18 |
Some nursing responsibilities in an Ambulatory Setting include... | ...patient intake screenings and treating patients w/ acute, chronic and emergency conditions |
Some nursing responsibilities in Occupational Health include... | ... conducting health education programs for company staff members and monitoring employees' hearing,vision, etc. |
Some nursing responsibilities in a School Setting include... | ...health education consultant for teachers, children, and parents |
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