Which data would be of most interest to an organization using Lean Six Sigma as a means of quality improvement?
1. Eighty-five percent of call lights are answered within 4 minutes.
2. Results of pain medication administration are documented 95 percent of the time.
3. Nursing overtime hours increased by 25 percent in the last quarter.
4. In the last 6 months, overall client satisfaction scores have increased by 15 percent.
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Rationale 1: Lean Six Sigma is focused on improving process flow and eliminating waste.
Rationale 2: Lean Six Sigma is focused on improving process flow and eliminating waste.
Rationale 3: Lean Six Sigma focuses on eliminating waste, such as an increase in expensive overtime wages, and would focus on processes that may be allowing this to occur.
Rationale 4: Lean Six Sigma focuses on reducing waste.
Global Rationale:
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A) Restrict traveling by air. B) Limit outdoor activities. C) Avoid tight clothing. D) Chew food well.
The nurse is assessing a new orientee's knowledge of when to take vital signs. The following statement indicates a need for more education
a. I should take vital signs upon admission. b. I should take vital signs when there is any change in condition. c. I should take vital signs at the beginning and end of a blood transfusion. d. I should take vital signs if a patient reports feeling different.
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a. Specific nurse-to-patient ratios per shift. b. Participation of nurses in projecting staffing needs. c. Compensation and benefits for each level of staff. d. The occupancy load of a unit.
When a patient has a weak leg, you should
A. never transfer the patient alone. B. move the patient toward the weak side. C. brace the patient's weak leg with your leg. D. avoid using a transfer belt.