The Nurse Admitting a Debilitated Patient to a Long-Term Care

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse admitting a debilitated patient to a long-term care facility initially assesses the patient using the Katz Index.The student asks why the nurse chose that tool.What answer by the nurse is best?

• A)It is quick and simple for a baseline.
• B)The Katz Index is mandated by Medicare.
• C)It is comprehensive in nature.
• D)It shows functioning in 12 areas.

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Definitions:

Y Predictor

A variable used in statistical models to predict another variable, often denoted as the independent variable.

Regression Line

A straight line that best fits the data on a scatterplot, showing the average relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Slope

The gradient or tilt of a line on a graph, indicating the relationship between two variables.

Y-Intercept

This refers to the point on a graph where the line crosses the Y-axis, typically representing the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.