Nurses working on an orthopedic unit use personal digital assistants (PDAs) to review medications prior to administration to reduce potential drug interactions
Software is also installed that provides video clips of common procedures performed by nurses. Nurses on this unit are best demonstrating which QSEN competencies?
a. Patient-centered care
b. Informatics
c. Teamwork
d. Quality improvement
ANS: B
Correct: Technology (PDA) is used to aid decision making and reduce errors.
Incorrect:
a. Patient-centered care considers values and diversity of patients and their families.
c. The emphasis is on the use of technology to ensure high-quality care.
d. The use of technology does continue to improve quality, but it does not analyze data or processes for improvement.
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