The Effectiveness of the Patient-Focused Care Model Has Been Limited

question 9

Multiple Choice

The effectiveness of the patient-focused care model has been limited by which one of the following?

• A)requirement that each nursing unit has its own admitting, x-ray unit, medical laboratory, pharmacy, and physical therapy facilities
• B)reduction of the number of health care providers for patients
• C)expense of relocating radiology, pharmacy, and laboratory services to nursing units
• D)assignment of cross-trained personnel to specific units
• E)expense of training multiskilled personnel to perform patient care

---

Definitions:

Sound Wave

A type of wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and capable of producing a sound sensation.

Pressure Wave

A type of wave in which the oscillations occur in the direction of propagation, often found in sound waves.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure; it is essential for hearing as it transforms sound into nerve impulses.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerves that detect changes in the environment and send signals to the brain.