Obtaining prior insurance authorization for admission to the hospital is usually the responsibility of the:

admitting provider's office.

admitting office of the hospital.

nursing unit to which the patient is assigned.

nurse assigned to the patient.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   The responsibility for obtaining prior insurance authorization typically falls on the admitting provider's office, as they initiate the admission process and coordinate the necessary approvals.
B.   The admitting office of the hospital manages administrative tasks related to the admission process but usually doesn't handle insurance authorization directly.
C.   The nursing unit focuses on patient care rather than administrative tasks like insurance authorization for admissions.
D.   While the nurse plays a crucial role in patient care, the responsibility for insurance authorization generally rests with the admitting provider's office or administrative staff handling admissions.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Patient valuables, such as jewelry, money, or personal items, are often small and easily misplaced during transfers due to their size and sometimes inadequate handling procedures.
B. Durable medical equipment, like walkers, is generally larger and easier to track and manage during transfers compared to small items like patient valuables.
C. Personal grooming items, while they may occasionally get misplaced, are typically larger and less prone to loss during transfers compared to smaller valuables.
D. Personal papers and magazines might also get lost, but they are usually larger and have a different handling process than smaller patient valuables, making them less commonly
misplaced during transfers.

A. A client who has chronic alcohol use disorder B. A client who has cystic fibrosis C. A client who takes phenytoin for a seizure disorder D. A client who is prescribed rifampin for tuberculosis

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Chronic alcohol use can impair the absorption and utilization of several vitamins, including B vitamins, leading to deficiencies.
B. Cystic fibrosis primarily affects the digestive system but is not directly associated with vitamin B deficiencies.
C. Phenytoin, an antiseizure medication, may interfere with vitamin D metabolism but is not strongly associated with vitamin B deficiencies.
D. Rifampin, an antibiotic used for tuberculosis, may interfere with the absorption of some nutrients, but it's not a primary concern for causing vitamin B deficiencies.

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