In the systematic review, what must the author do at the beginning of the process?
a. Clarify the problem and the questions to be answered.
b. Define the variables or concepts that are important to answering the questions.
c. Decide on inclusion and exclusion criteria for studies.
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
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What is the purpose of QA (quality assurance)?
a. To screen employment applications b. To evaluate care results against accepted standards c. To conduct in-services for "quality documentation" d. To report deviation from standards to the state health department
Two hospitalized patients fight when they are in the same room. During a team meeting, a nurse asserts that safety is of paramount importance, so treatment plans should call for both patients to be secluded to keep them from injuring each other
This assertion: a. reinforces the autonomy of the two patients. b. violates the civil rights of both patients. c. represents the intentional tort of battery. d. correctly places emphasis on safety.
A nurse is manually documenting information related to a client's condition. When documenting this information, the nurse makes an error. Which is the best technique for correcting the error made in documentation?
A) Erase the incorrect statement and write the correct one. B) Cross out the wrong statement in a way that is not readable. C) Use correction fluid to obliterate what has been written. D) Cross out the incorrect statement with a single line.
At an annual employee health fair, the nurse educator is presenting information to staff regarding negative emotions that may occur when caring for patients who are anxious, angry, and aggressive. Which staff member statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
a. "Self-awareness prevents the nurse's negative emotions." b. "Self-awareness allows the nurse to express sympathy for the patient." c. "Intense negative emotions guide the nurse to plan appropriate interventions." d. "Intense negative emotions interfere with the nurse's assessment and judgment."