Use this scenario for questions 35-39 The physical therapist…
Use this scenario for questions 35-39 The physical therapist has received an order to evaluate and treat a 76-year-old patient (Patient A) who lives in local shelter or on the streets. They believe they last saw a doctor over 20 years ago. The patient was admitted to the hospital in a coma with a blood glucose measure of 423 and diagnosed with diabetes type 2. They are referred to physical therapy for gait and transfer training. Nursing reports that they have been moderate assist for all gait and transfers. The patient also has an open wound on the bottom of the right foot. The wound bed is pale and the skin surrounding it is shiny and tight with no hair growth. Current medications include: Lopressor (Metoprolol), Metformin, Insulin, and Cephalexin. The interdisciplinary team decides that the patient requires additional therapy in a skilled nursing facility. Based on the patient’s situation, which of the following statements BEST supports the reimbursement process?
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A 77-year old patient has been transferred to a local skilled nursing facility from the hospital. The patient is 2 weeks post ORIF ( was in the hospital for 2 weeks) and is WBAT with a front wheeled walker (FWW provided by the SNF). The physical therapist has been asked to evaluate and treat this patient. The goal is for the patient is to be discharged back to the assistive living facility. The patient has Medicare insurance. The patient’s Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Reimbursement rate is determined to be X. Which of the following factors are utilized in determining the Physical Therapy PDPM?
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The physical therapist has received an order to evaluate and treat a 76-year-old patient (Patient A) who lives in local shelter or on the streets. They believe they last saw a doctor over 20 years ago. The patient was admitted to the hospital in a coma with a blood glucose measure of 423 and diagnosed with diabetes type 2. They are referred to physical therapy for gait and transfer training. Nursing reports that they have been moderate assist for all gait and transfers. The patient also has an open wound on the bottom of the right foot. The wound bed is pale and the skin surrounding it is shiny and tight with no hair growth. Current medications include: Lopressor (Metoprolol), Metformin, Insulin, and Cephalexin. Which of the following is the BEST method of instruction in determining intensity for aerobic conditioning exercise prescription with this patient?
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Possible extra credit 0.5 pts/ question. From your leadership reading assignment, Chapter 16: Ethics and Law in Nursing. You are an LPN employed in your first job. A resident complains to you about the care and incompetence of a nurse on the previous shift. Which action is most appropriate?
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