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MN556
Primary Care Across the Adult Age Continuum III
Unit 3 Quiz

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Question 1
Palliative care is:
Question options:
providing a space to die
using a strong narcotic in patients who are at the end stage
of life
prevention and relief of suffering by means of early
identification, impeccable assessment, and treatment
communicating well and praying together with family
Question 2
Principles of palliative care are:
Question options:
providing adequate analgesic , disease management, and place
to die
psychosocial care, symptom control, and disease management
religious /spiritual support and psycho social care
disease management, intensive care, and symptom control
Question 3
The advanced practice nurse will best optimize patient
outcomes after an initial diagnosis of cancer by:
Question options:
initiating a timely referral for treatment
devising a plan for treatment that includes a hospice
referral
monitoring symptoms and treating accordingly
suggesting a psychological assessment
Question 4
Assessment of a palliative care patient’s spiritual or
religious beliefs by the nurse practitioner should encompass which of the
following?
Question options:
Screening for spiritual beliefs that may conflict with the
palliative care nurse practitioners religious practices
Encouraging the patient to join a religious community if
they do not already belong to one
Asking about spiritual customs or rituals around illness and
death that are meaningful to the patient
Assessing spiritual or religious beliefs only if the patient
volunteers information about religion and spirituality
Question 5
The key to effectively treating cancer pain is to:
Question options:
acknowledge its existence in a terminally ill patient
identify the underlying cause and treat accordingly
treat the pain aggressively from the beginning
educate the patient on non-pharmacologic means to keep the
pain at a minimum
MN556
Primary Care Across the Adult Age Continuum III
Unit 4 Quiz
Question 1
Carbohydrate intolerance and increased insulin resistance
first recognized in pregnancy is known as:
Question options:
overt diabetes
gestational diabetes
carbohydrate overload
iron-deficiency anemia
Question 2
Recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a
healthy body mass index (BMI) is:
Question options:
15–20 lb
20–30 lb
25–35 lb
35–45 lb
Question 3
A 25 year old woman presents in the 10th week of gestation
requesting antenatal screening for Down’s syndrome. What advice should the NP
give this patient?
Question options:
Because of her age, no specific testing is recommended
She should be referred for a second trimester ultrasound
Screening that combines nuchal translucency measurement and
biochemical testing is recommended
She should be referred to a genetic counselor
Question 4.The duration of antimicrobial therapy for
treatment of urinary tract infection in a pregnant woman is:
Question options:
3 days
5 days
7 days
10 days
Question 5
Regarding the risk for neonatal group B streptococcus (GBS)
disease, the NP considers that:
Question options:
about 50% to 70% of all pregnant women harbor this organism
these is no risk of the disease with a cesarean birth
the organism is most often acquired by vertical transmission
in the second trimester of pregnancy
intrapartum antimicrobials should be given to all women with
evidence of GBS colonization
MN556
Primary Care Across the Adult Age Continuum III
Unit 5 Quiz
Question 1
A 58 year old woman presents with a sudden left-sided
headache that is most painful in her left eye. Her vision is blurred, and the
left pupil is slightly dilated and poorly reactive. The left conjunctiva is
markedly injected, and the eyeball is firm. Vision screen with the Snellen
chart is 20/30 OD and 20/90 OS. The most likely diagnosis is:
Question options:
unilateral herpetic conjunctivitis
open-angle glaucoma
angle-closure glaucoma
anterior uveitis
Question 2
In caring for the patient in the first question, the most
appropriate next action is:
Question options:
prompt referral to an ophthalmologist
to provide analgesia and repeat the evaluation when the
patient is more comfortable
to instill a corticosteroid ophthalmic solution
to patch the eye and arrange for follow-up in 24 hours
Question 3
Which is most consistent with a patient presenting with
acute MI?
Question options:
A 5-minute episode of chest tightness brought on by stair
climbing
A severe, localized pain that penetrates the chest and lasts
about 3 hours
Chest pressure lasting 20 minutes that occurs at rest
Retrosternal diffuse pain for 30 minutes accompanied by
diaphoresis
Question 4
The psoas sign can be best described as abdominal pain
elicited by:
Question options:
deep palpation
passive extension of the hip
passive flexion and internal rotation of the hip
asking the patient to cough
Question 5
Which is least likely to be found in patients with pulmonary
embolus (PE)?
Question options:
Pleuritic chest pain
Tachypnea
DVT signs and symptoms
Hemoptysis
MN556
Primary Care Across the Adult Age Continuum III
Unit 6 Quiz
Question 1
A 26 year old man presents with acute abdominal pain. As
part of the evaluation for acute appendicitis, you order a white blood cell
count (WBC) with differential and anticipate the following results:
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total WBC’s 4500 mm; neutrophils 35%; bands 2%; lymphocytes
45%
total WBC’s 14,000 mm; neutrophils 55%; bands 3%;
lymphocytes 38%
total WBC’s 16,500 mm; neutrophils 66%; bands 8%; lymphocytes
22%
total WBC’s 18,100 mm; neutrophils 55%; bands 3%;
lymphocytes 28%
Question 2
Intervention for patients with heatstroke includes:
Question options:
total body ice packing
rehydration
fluid restriction
potassium supplementation
Question 3
A 38 year old woman with a long standing history of alcohol
abuse presents with a 4-day history of a mid-abdominal ache that radiates
through to her back, remains constant, and is accompanied by nausea and
vomiting. Abdominal assessment reveals slightly hyperactive bowel sounds with
rebound tenderness. Her skin is cool and moist with a blood pressure of 90/72
mm Hg, pulse rate of 120 bpm, and respiratory rate of 24/min. The most likely
diagnosis is:
Question options:
gastric ulcer
acute pancreatitis
acute alcohol poisoning
viral hepatitis
Question 4 Your
next best action in caring for the patient in the previous question is to:
Question options:
refer to the acute care hospital for admission
attempt office hydration after administration of an
analgesic agent
initiate therapy with ranitidine (Zantac) and an antacid
obtain serum electrolytes
Question 5
The classic clinical triad of ectopic pregnancy includes all
of the following except:
Question options:
abdominal pain
vaginal bleeding
large-for-gestational-age uterus
adnexal mass
MN556
Primary Care Across the Adult Age Continuum III
Unit 7 Quiz
Question 1
You examine a 38 year old woman who has presented for an
initial examination and Papanicolaou test. She has no complaints. Her blood
pressure (BP) is 144/98 mm Hg bilaterally and her body mass index (BMI) is 31.
The rest of her physical examination is unremarkable. Your next best action is
to:
Question options:
initiate antihypertensive therapy
arrange for at least two additional BP measurements during
the next 2 weeks
order blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and potassium ion
measurements and urinalysis
advise her to reduce her sodium intake
Question 2
Which is most likely to be found in a person with acute
cholecystitis?
Question options:
Fever
Vomiting
Jaundice
Palpable gallbladder
Question 3
A 45 year old woman complains of periodic heartburn.
Examination reveals a single altered finding of epigastric tenderness without
rebound. As first line therapy, you advise:
Question options:
avoiding trigger foods
the use of a prokinetic agent
a daily dose of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
increased fluid intake with meals
Question 4
Which of the following is the most accurate information in
caring for a 40 year old male with cystitis?
Question options:
This is a common condition in men of this age
A gram-positive organism is the likely causative factor
Pyuria is rarely found
A urologic evaluation should be considered
Question 5
A 78 year old man presents with a 3 day history of new-onset
fatigue and difficulty with bladder emptying. Examination reveals a distended
bladder, blood urea nitrogen level of 88 mg/dL; creatinine level is 2.8 mg/dL.
The most likely diagnosis is:
Question options:
prerenal azotemia
acute glomerulonephritis
tubular necrosis
postrenal azotemia
MN556
Primary Care Across the Adult Age Continuum III
Unit 8 Quiz
Question 1
You see a 59 year old man with poorly controlled
hypertension. On physical examination, you note grade 1 hypertensive
retinopathy. You anticipate all of the following will be present except:
Question options:
patient report of acute visual change
narrowing of the terminal arterioles
sharp optic disc borders
absence of retinal hemorrhage
Question 2
A 40 year old patient present with a 5 week history of
recurrent headaches that awakens him during the night. The pain is severe,
lasts about 1 hour, and is located behind his left eye. Additional symptoms
include lacrimation and nasal discharge. His physical examination is within
normal limits. The clinical presentation is most consistent with:
Question options:
migraine without aura
migraine with aura
cluster headache
increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
Question 3
An 18 year old college freshman is brought to the student
health center with a chief complaint of a 3 day history of progressive headache
and intermittent fever. On physical examination, he has a positive Kernig and
Brudzinski signs. The most likely diagnosis is:
Question options:
viral encephalitis
bacterial meningitis
acute subarachnoid hemorrhage
chronic epidural hematoma
Question 4
A 24 year old man presents with a 3 month history of upper
abdominal pain. He describes it as an intermittent, centrally located burning
feeling in his upper abdomen, most often occurring 2–3 hours after meals. his
presentation is most consistent with the clinical presentation of:
Question options:
acute gastritis
gastric ulcer
duodenal ulcer
cholecystitis
Question 5
A 78 year old resident of a long term care facility
complains of generalized itchiness at night that disturbs her sleep. Her
examination is consistent with scabies. Which of the following do you expect to
find on examination?
Question options:
Excoriated papules on the interdigital area
Annular lesions over the buttocks
Vesicular lesions in a linear pattern
Honey-colored crusted lesions that began as vesicles
MN556
Primary Care Across the Adult Age Continuum III
Unit 9 Quiz
Question 1
Which of the following should be the goal measurement in
treating a person with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Hypertension (HTN)?
Question options:
Blood pressure less than or equal to 130 mm Hg systolic and
less than or equal to 80 mm Hg diastolic
Hemoglobin A1c equal to or greater than 7%
Triglyceride 200 to 300 mg/dL
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 35–40 mg/dL
Question 2
When discussing immunizations with a 64 year old woman with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you advise that she:
Question options:
receive live attenuated influenza virus vaccine
avoid immunization against influenza because of the risk
associated with the vaccine
receive inactivated influenza virus vaccine
take an antiviral for the duration of the influenza season
Question 3
Which statement is most accurate in the assessment of a patient
with varicose veins?
Question options:
The degree of venous tortuosity is well correlated with the
amount of leg pain reported
As the number of affected veins increases, so does the
degree of patient discomfort
Symptoms are sometimes reported with minimally affected
vessels
Lower extremity edema is usually seen only with severe
disease
Question 4
Early disease presentation in osteoporosis often includes:
Question options:
greater than 1-inch loss in terminal height
hip fracture
Kyphosis
patient report in back pain
Question 5
In a person diagnosed with superficial bladder cancer
without evidence of metastasis, you realize that:
Question options:
the prognosis for a two year survival is poor
a cystectomy is indicated
despite successful initial therapy, local recurrence is
common
systemic chemotherapy is the treatment of choice
MN556
Primary Care Across the Adult Age Continuum III
Unit 10 Quiz
Question 1
A 30 year old female stopped by the primary care office near
work on the way back from lunch. She
experienced a sudden onset of hives on her back and stomach that is
progressively spreading. She stated,
“my chest feels tight, my tongue feels numb and I am having difficulty
breathing. I did have asthma as a
child.” Which the most appropriate
intervention by the APN?
Question options:
Give epinephrine 1:1,000 intramuscularly immediately
Administer nebulized albuterol mixed with saline and repeat
PRN
Order a stat chest x-ray
Prescribe 50mg Benadryl (diphenhydramine) PO now and recheck
in 24 hours
Question 2
A 65 year old male presented for a yearly physical exam with
complaints of nausea, trembling and fatigue.
A 12 lead ECG revealed new onset atrial fibrillation with a heart rate
of 60 beats per minute. Current
medications included: Lanoxin (digoxin),
Lasix (Furosemide) and Aspirin. The
patient stated, “Should I go straight to the ER with the way I am
feeling?” Which of these
interventions is most appropriate by the APN?
Question options:
Refer to a cardiologist immediately
Order a stat TSH, electrolyte panel, and digoxin level
Discontinue Lanoxin (digoxin) and admit to the hospital for
further diagnostic tests
Call 911 with a referral to the emergency department
Question 3
A 40 year old male client with Down’s syndrome presented to
his primary care APN with complaints of difficulty at work. He stated, “I can’t remember what I need
to do and the boss keeps yelling at me.
I have done this job for many years, I don’t know how to do anything
else.” Physical exam: no
abnormalities noted with heart rate 70
beats per minute, respirations 18 breaths per minute, oxygen saturation 98% on
room air, blood pressure 148/84, and CBC with differential and serum
chemistries with electrolytes normal.
Question options:
Order stat CT scan of the head
Consult with physician specializing in adults with
developmental disabilities
Consider the finding normal and recommend recheck in 3
months
Call employer for detailed record of client’s actions
Question 4
Advance practice nurses secure the right to practice legally
from which collection of documents?
Question options:
State laws in which the practitioner resides
Nurse Practice Act of the state where the practitioner is
licensed
Approval by the board of executives at the state board of
nursing where the practitioner resides
Successful passage of national certification exam from the
American Nurses’ Credentialing Center
Question 5
Which statement best describes the mechanism of action for
RhoGAM?
Question options:
Increases manufacturing of maternal antibodies to destroy Rh
positive and negative fetal blood antigens
Promotes the destruction of maternal antibodies against Rh
negative fetal blood cells
Stimulates manufacturing of maternal antibodies to decrease
risk for hemolysis with a Rh negative fetus
Destroys maternal antibodies for Rh positive fetal red blood
cells
Question 6
Which client should the APN in the emergency department
assess first?
Question options:
A 2 year old with a history of possibly swallowing a dime
A 30 year old female complaining of pain when urinating and
intermittent nausea
A 40 year old male with electrical burns on his hands and
face from a work site accident
A 25 year old male with a 4 inch long and 0.5 inch wide
laceration on his left upper arm suffered after fight
Question 7
A 15 year old male with Down’s Syndrome presented to his
primary care clinic for a required physical to join the wrestling team. The mother expressed concerns regarding
injuries and special needs due to his disability. Which statement if the appropriate response
by the APN?
Question options:
“I will need to refer your son to a neurologist for
further evaluation to assure he is healthy for wrestling.”
“I can perform the physical however based on legal
concerns I will not certify your son healthy to wrestle.”
“He must be cleared of cervical instability and then he
can play some sports preferably those with less contact.”
“Your son can play wearing traditional protective gear
and has no limitations
Question 8
A client is admitted to the emergency department for first
and second degree burns on the face, neck, anterior chest and hands. What is the next best action by the APN?
Question options:
Administer 4mg Morphine Sulfate intravenously
Begin intravenous infusion of Normal Saline at at 175
ml/hour
Assess for dyspnea or stridor
Cover the secondary burns with dry sterile dressings
Question 9
Which client should the APN assess first in the emergency
department?
Question options:
18 year old female admitted 1 hour earlier after a possible
rape, awaiting a consult with social work.
20 year old admitted 8 hours prior after a motor vehicle
accident with complaints of severe headache and occasional nausea
40 year old admitted 4 hours earlier with exacerbation of
sickle cell crisis who received their last dose of Dilaudid (hydromorphone HCl)
30 minutes earlier
78 year old with history of CVA 8 years earlier admitted 12
hours earlier for rule out dementia
Question 10
Which client should the APN assess first in the emergency
department?
Question options:
30 year old drug overdose admitted 112 hours prior with a
urine output of 200ml in 8 hours
70 year old with chronic renal failure admitted 6 hours
prior with a possible hip fracture
after falling
Client with cirrhosis admitted 2 hours ago with confusion,
coughing, and hematemesis
Client admitted 1 hour prior, NPO for rule out acute
pancreatitis and complaining of pain
Question 11
In order to be an effective counselor concerning sexuality
for a pregnant mother, an APN must first?
Question options:
Be aware of her own feelings, values, and attitudes toward
sex
Interview the spouse concerning sexual desires
Complete an in-depth study of the sexual behaviors of
pregnant females
Have in-depth knowledge about the client and her needs
Question 12
After the occurrence of a potential bioterrorism disaster,
what is the best initial action by the APN acting as leader of the disaster
response team?
Question options:
Begin to triage victims
Set up a command area near the disaster site
Call for additional emergency management personnel
Assess the scene to determine area safety
Question 13
The mother of a 14 year old boy is concerned her son is
developing at a slower pace than other boys his age. He has small testes with no pubic or facial
hair. The physical exam is unremarkable
except for the identifed areas of concern.
What is the appropriate response by the APN?
Question options:
Assure the mother her son is developing as expected
Suggest a referral to a pediatric endocrinologist for
further evaluation
Recommend a recheck with possible hormone levels if no
improvement in 6 months
Admit to the hospital for further diagnostic tests and
evaluation
Question 14
Which is the best choice by an APN for the initial
management of a second degree burn on the left forearm?
Question options:
Irrigate with chlorhexidine and apply a dry dressing
Debride the wound and apply a saline wet to dry dressing
Irrigate the wound with normal saline and apply Silvadence
cream to the effected area twice daily
Administer 800mg Motrin (ibuprophen) PO and cover the wound
with a sterile dressing
Question 15
Which statements are accurate regarding licensure for an
advanced practice nurse? (select all that apply)
Question options:
Licensure as an advanced practice nurse requires
verification of educational training from an accredited graduate program
Once licensed as an advanced practice nurse, any
governmental agency may review the status of the license
Licensure is required to claim status as an advance practice
nurse and treat clients under the direction of a physician
All 50 states require passage of the national certification
exam to treat clients as an advance practice nurse
The national certification exam ensures a minimum level of
competency to practice
Question 16
A 55 year old male presented to a walk in clinic at a local
pharmacy complaining of chest pain radiating to the lower jaw. He is pale, diaphoretic with a blood pressure
of 90/40 and a heart rate of 50 beats per minute. What is the next best action by the APN?
Question options:
Call 911
Administer a 81mg Aspirin PO stat
Obtain a 12 lead electrocardiogram
Assess the lungs bilaterally
Question 17
Which statements regarding protocol agreements are
true? (select all that apply)
Question options:
A protocol agreement with a physician is no a requirement
for an APN in this country
Protocol agreements should be reviewed annually by the
physician and the APN.
If an APN is sued for negligence, the physician engaged in
the protocol agreement is not held liable
A protocol agreement with a physician is a requirement for
the APN to practice in the United States
A protocol agreement can protect an APN from certain
lawsuits
Question 18
Which of these clients do not require parental consent for
treatment by an APN? (select all that apply)
Question options:
16 year old male showing signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes
15 year old female asking for birth control pills
14 year old female asking for a serum pregnancy test
17 year old male needing treatment for chlamydia
16 year old female asking for help with dysmenorrhea
Question 19
A 40 year old landscape worker presented to the ED with a
snake bite from a coral snake on the right index finger. The bite occurred 15 minutes earlier. The client reported no difficulty breathing
or swallowing only severe discomfort at the bite site. What is the most appropriate action by the
APN?
Question options:
Call the regional poison control center for treatment
recommendations
Consult with the neurologist on staff
Refer the client to a hematologist
Apply a tourniquet to the right upper extremity
Question 20
A 20 year old presented to the emergency department with a
confirmed brown recluse spider bite on the right hand. The bite occurred approximately 24 hours
earlier and has now become edematous, erythematous and draining a purulent,
foul smelling liquid. The wound is painful
and extremely wam on palpation. What is
the appropriate action by the APN?
Question options:
Order Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the wound
Call the poison control center and obtain most current
recommended treatment regimen
Begin Keflex (cephalexin) PO and refer to an infectious
disease specialist
Immediate referral to a soft tissue surgeon
Question 21
A 40 year old presented to a primary care office
approximately 30 minutes after a sting by a bee. The client stated, “I was scared since
the last time I was stung by a bee I had difficulty breathing”. The site of the bite is painful with slight
bleeding and edema. What is the next
best response by the APN?
Question options:
“Have you taken any medications since you were
stung?”
“What were you doing when you were stung?”
“Please describe what happened the last time you were
stung.”
“Are you short of breath right now?”
Question 22
A 20 year old male presented to the emergency department
(ED) with an acute exacerbation of asthma.
Initial treatment was nebulized Proventil (Albuterol) and 100% oxygen
via a non-rebreather. A recheck 30
minutes post treatment revealed a lethargic client with a heart rate of 90
beats per minute, respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute, temperature of
99.8 degrees Fahrenheit, and a blood pressure of 10268. The results of an arterial blood gas (ABG)
showed a pH of 7.32, PaCO2 of 47mm Hg, HCO3 24, and a PaO2 of 86%. The most appropriate action by the APN would
be?
Question options:
Begin intravenous Aminophylline and order a d-dimer STAT
Treat with intravenous and inhaled steroids and recheck ABG
in 30 minutes
Admit to the intensive care unit (ICU) and order a consult
with a pulmonologist
Prepare for intubation with signs of impending respiratory
failure
Question 23
A 16 year old client presented to the ED with circumoral
cyanosis and bilateral wheezes on auscultation.
The client appeared anxious and is leaning forward with the upper
extremities flared out. After initiating
oxygen via 2 Liters nasal cannula, an ABG revealed pH 7.36, pCO2 52 mmHg, HCO3
of 26 mEq/L and PaO2 of 60 mm Hg. What
is the next best intervention by the APN?
Question options:
Switch oxygen delivery to 55% via Venturi Mask
Refer to a pulmonologist immediately
Order Proventil (Albuterol) 2 puffs followed with Prednisone
20mg PO for one dose
Administer Ativan (Lorazepam) 2mg IV
Question 24
An 80 year old male client presented the ED complaining of
acute, severe abdominal pain that came on suddenly in the middle of the
night. Three years prior he suffered a
myocardial infarction (MI) and has been on Lopressor (Metoprolol) 50mg PO twice
daily since that time. The abdominal
assessment revealed a non-tender abdomen on palpation with no pulsatile masses. Heart rate 110 beats per minute, blood pressure
80/50, respirations 28 breaths per minute, oxygen saturation 88% on 2 liters
nasal cannula and hemeoccult positive in the stool. What should the APN consider the most likely
diagnosis?
Question options:
Peritonitis
Esophageal varices
Mesenteric ischemia
Ruptured appendix
Question 25
The APN is called to examine a client who was ready for
discharge after resolution of gastrointestinal bleeding as a sequelae to peptic
ulcer disease but has now spiked a temperature of 102.4 degrees Farenheit with
slight abdominal discomfort. No nausea
or vomiting were reported. The client
had been in the hospital for 2 days with no complaints and the bleeding
resolved with IV fluids and proton pump inhibitors. What should the APN include in the diagnostic
tests? (select all that apply)
Question options:
Arterial blood gas
Electrolyte panel
Liver biopsy
Abdominal ultrasound
CT scan of the abdomen
Barium swallow
CBC with differential
Question 26
Which complaint paired with acute abdominal pain would
necessitate an immediate referral by the APN to a gastric surgeon?
Question options:
Vomiting nearly every hour since the onset of the abdominal
pain 6 hours prior
Vomiting beginning 8 hours post onset of severe abdominal
pain
Vomiting starting 4 hours prior to the onset of the
abdominal pain
Lack of vomiting with severe abdominal pain of 2 hours
duration
Question 27
A 48 year old female was presented to the ED by paramedics
after a serious motor vehicle accident intubated, unresponsive, with IV Normal
Saline and Dopamine at 5 mcg/kg/min infusing.
The client’s son meets her at the ED and states, “My mother has a
living will and all treatment should be stopped now. This is not what she wanted.” What is appropriate response by the APN?
Question options:
“We will continue care until the risk management unit
can arrive to speak with you.”
“Do you have power of attorney to make this
decision?”
“We will not go any further until we see the living
will.”
“I must evaluate the client to determine if the living
will is applicable in this situation.”
Question 28
While obtaining consent for an exploratory laparotomy, the
client stated, “I am a Jehovah’s Witness and we do not believe in blood
transfusions. I will not consent to a
blood transfusion.” What is the
appropriate response by the APN?
Question options:
“I understand your right to choose. I have reviewed the risks for the procedure
and would ask that you sign this informed consent checking the box indicating
refusal of a blood transfusion.”
“I would suggest you consider an autologous blood
transfusion which should not violate your religious beliefs.”
“You may need a blood transfusion. I suggest you speak with the physician before
refusing this possible life saving treatment.”
“This procedure has a great risk of significant blood
loss. I am unable to move forward
without your consent.”
Question 29
Which statement is accurate regarding reimbursement through
Medicare for services provided by an APN?
Question options:
The APN can only receive Medicare reimbursement for primary
care services and not in hospital fees.