Which of the following describes the principal problem with early efforts at ensuring quality of care?
a. No one knows how to measure quality care.
b. Professionals resisted and sabotaged such efforts.
c. Standards emphasized structure, not process.
d. There were no standards as to what represented quality care.
ANS: C
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1. "We will give you your shot when your mommy comes back." 2. "This is medicine that will make you better. First we will hold your leg, then I will wipe it off with this magic cloth that kills the germs on your leg right here, then I will hold the needle like this and say ‘one, two, three ? go' and give you your shot. After the shot is over with, I will hold the cotton ball until it stops bleeding and then put the Band-Aid on. Are you ready?" 3. "It is all right to cry, I know that this hurts. After we are done, you can go to the box and pick out your favorite sticker." 4. "This is a magic sword that will give you your medicine and make you all better."
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Which cultural group would most likely consider the direct eye contact impolite? A) African Americans B) Hispanics C) Canadians D) Native Americans
In which legislation can most public health documents be found?
a. County or district law b. Federal acts c. Local ordinances d. State statutes
An electronic device that delivers a measured amount of intravenous fluid over a specified period (e.g., 100 mL/hr) using positive pressure is called an ___________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word