A Resident in a Long-Term Care Facility Reports Difficulty Swallowing

question 2

Multiple Choice

A resident in a long-term care facility reports difficulty swallowing enteric coated aspirin and asks the nurse to crush it prior to administration.The most appropriate action for the nurse to take is to:

• A) crush the tablet and mix with applesauce.
• B) encourage the resident to swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.
• C) hold the medication and notify the physician.
• D) substitute a regular aspirin for the enteric coated tablet.

Understand the concept and implications of accepting Medicare-approved amounts as full payment.

Identify common claim form errors and understand their impact on the claims process.

Grasp the principle of ambulatory payment classifications (APCs) and their role in Medicare outpatient services.

Understand the impact of metabolism changes and health recommendations specific to middle-aged adults.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Liabilities

Financial obligations of a company that are due after more than one year.

Intangible Assets

Non-physical assets held by a company, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and goodwill, that add value to the business.

Cash Equivalents

Investments that are of a short-term nature, easily convertible into a specific amount of cash, and possess an initial maturity period of no more than three months, characterized by their high liquidity.

Maturity Dates

The dates on which debt or investment instruments are due to be repaid or reach their term end.