A 72 year old patient you are treating s/p CVA in an acute care hospital is getting ready for discharge to a subacute rehabilitation facility. Her daughters ask you for advice in selecting a subacute rehabilitation facility that delivers quality care. Which of the following would be a good recommendation to help the family learn more about the quality of care being provided by facilities they are considering and are covered by Medicare?

The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who suffered a smoke inhalation injury. The nurse explains to the parents that their child is at the high risk for developing pulmonary edema after exposure up to how many hours?

While both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission are both recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and are deemed accreditation bodies for Medicare, CARF utilizes a peer-review process, meaning surveyors are professionals from the health care fields found in the facility that is being surveyed. Whereas, the The Joint Commission employs its own staff surveyors that may not be licensed or certified health professionals.

CLO 8. Which of the following is the primary purpose of collecting data in a biological experiment?

CLO 8. When manipulating biological data, what is the main goal?

CLO 1. When using a microscope to analyze a biological specimen, what is the primary purpose of adjusting the fine focus knob?

Each department head meeting in the National Security Council has his or her own agenda.

A ___________ is a succinct written message from one person, department, or organization to another.

How many times may you “take a phone call” during the NSC meeting?

During the NSC meeting your team may interrupt the debate in order to tell you things.