Stroke unit care principles — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Do patients with health maintenance organization (HMO) insurance plans require PCP referral for specialist visits?_____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 2: Which part of Medicare provides **hospital insurance**, covering items such as inpatient care and **hospice care**?

Answer: Part A

Extra: Medicare coverage parts: - **Part A**: Hospital insurance (inpatient stays, skilled nursing facilities, and hospice care). - **Part B**: Medical insurance (physician fees, outpatient services, and preventive care). - **Part C**: Medicare Advantage (private insurance plans that provide the benefits of Parts A and B). - **Part D**: Prescription drug coverage. *Note: Even if a patient has Medicare Part C, hospice care is still typically covered under Part A.*

Flashcard 3: Medi-_____ is state/federal assistance for people with limited income/resources

Answer: caid

Flashcard 4: Which part of medicare provides basic medical bills (e.g. doctor's fees, diagnostic testing)? _____

Answer: Part B

Flashcard 5: Which part of medicare provides hospital insurance and home hospice care? _____

Answer: Part A

Flashcard 6: Stroke ≤ 4.5 hrs = _____ Stroke > 4.5 hrs = _____

Answer: tPA

Extra: https://onlinemeded.org/spa/neurology/stroke/acquire?ref=anki