Standards of Care Are Set By: (Select All That Apply

question 25

Multiple Choice

Standards of care are set by: (Select all that apply.)

• A) the state's nurse practice act.
• B) professional medical association standards.
• C) the facility's policies and procedures.
• D) the primary care provider in charge of the patient's treatment.
• E) the director of nurses and the agency administrator.

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Definitions:

Physical Fitness Assessments

Evaluations used to measure an individual's physical strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall health.

Sit-and-reach Test

A fitness test used to measure the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles by reaching forward while sitting.

Leavell and Clark

A model outlining the levels of prevention in public health, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies.

Levels of Prevention

The categorization of preventive measures into primary (preventing disease onset), secondary (early disease detection), and tertiary (mitigating disease impact) levels.