The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).  What is the best way for the nurse to determine the appropriate oxygen flow rate?

A postmenopausal client asks the nurse what she can do to prevent having a hip fracture. What should the nurse instruct this client to do?

The nurse reviews the client’s arterial blood gases pH 7.50, pCO2 39 mmHg, HCO3- 30 mEq/L and determines the client has which acid-base disorder?

VI. C Administrative Functions (Cognitive) 8. Differentiate between electronic medical records (EMR) and a practice management system Question:  Practice management handles a facility’s ___________ operations, EHR is a very __________________ resource, and the two may not overlap to any great extent. 

VI. C Administrative Functions (Cognitive) 10. List steps involved in completing an inventory Question: Medical supply inventories are only accurate when completed with electronic scanning devices. 

VI. C Administrative Functions (Cognitive) 11. Explain the importance of data back-up Question: Data backup is only important for offices that have more than one physician treating patients. 

VII. C Basic Practice Finances (Cognitive) Define the following bookkeeping terms: charges, payments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, adjustments Question: Match the term to the correct definition. 

VII. C Basic Practice Finances (Cognitive) 6. Explain patient financial obligations for services rendered Question: A payment policy lets your patients know what you expect of them and what they can expect of you. 

VIII. C Third Party Reimbursement    (Cognitive) 2. Outline managed care requirements for patient referral Question: In general, an HMO plan will require a referral to see a specialist but a PPO does not. 

Which form is also known as the UB-04 form?