It Is the Responsibility of the Nurse to Perform a Quick

question 22

Multiple Choice

It is the responsibility of the nurse to perform a quick focused assessment of the patient upon:

• A) admission to the unit.
• B) discharge.
• C) the beginning of each shift.
• D) the patient's wakening in the morning.

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Definitions:

Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is a medical emergency where blood flow to the heart is blocked, leading to heart muscle damage or death.

Medical Necessity

The determination that the health care professional was acting according to standard practices in providing a particular procedure for an individual with a particular diagnosis. Also referred to as medically necessary.

National Correct Coding Initiative

The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) is a Medicare initiative that prevents improper payment of services that should not be reported together according to standardized coding guidelines.

Symptom

A subjective sensation or departure from the norm as related by the patient.