A Nurse Is Discussing the Services That Are Covered Under

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing the services that are covered under Medicare Part A with a client who has recently become eligible for Medicare. Which service is the nurse most likely to mention?

• A) Blood drawing to assess prothrombin time (PT)/International Normalized Ratio (INR)
• B) Physical therapy rehabilitation
• C) Skilled nursing facility care
• D) Ambulance transportation

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Definitions:

Appositional Bone Growth

The process by which bones increase in diameter and thickness through the addition of bone tissue at the surface.

Interstitial Growth

The growth process where tissues increase in size by the division and expansion of cells within the tissue, common in cartilage growth.

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of cartilage located at the ends of long bones where new bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.

Articular Cartilage

A sleek, white substance that envelops the extremities of bones at their junctions, aiding in the diminution of friction and the absorption of impacts.