Determining the origin of errors with a focus on prevention is known as which of the following?
a. A civil investigation
b. A voluntary reporting program
c. An administrative review
d. A root cause analysis
D
To change the culture from "who dunnit?" to an environment that is respectful and open to learning, it is necessary for the climate to change. It is essential to be able to discuss mistakes freely, with the intention of learning from them by doing a root cause analysis.
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Previous research indicates that test–retest scores of the BDI ranged from 0.60 to 0.90 . Critiquing the above statements you conclude which of the following? A) Evidence of the stability aspect of validity of the BDI is supported B) Conceptual and operational definitions of depression are not consistent C) Evidence of the stability aspect of reliability is supported D) The BDI will yield high amounts of error with obtained scores
A group of nurses are concerned about the chronic understaffing and mandatory overtime requirements of their state's hospitals. How could this group best help solve this issue?
1. Talk to state legislatures about establishing staffing ratios. 2. Advise nurses to go home after their assigned shift instead of working overtime. 3. Lobby for legislation supporting safe staffing measures. 4. Develop policies whereby nurse managers are the only ones required to work overtime.
During a prenatal class, a participant asks when the most critical period of fetal development occurs. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
a. "The embryonic period, from the second to eighth week after conception." b. "Immediately following implantation." c. "During the zygotic phase after fertilization." d. "From twenty to thirty weeks of gestation, when the organs are formed."
A patient tells the nurse that she is worried because her partner does not seem interested in the pregnancy. Which response by the nurse would be the most appropriate?
a. "Your partner probably did not want a child." b. "Your partner will go through stages of adjustment to fatherhood." c. "It would be a good idea for you to see a counselor as soon as possible." d. "If he doesn't show more interest by the second trimester, he won't be able to bond with the baby."