As part of a capstone project, a student nurse is reviewing hospital admissions and discharge data. The student nurse decides to use which group of data to track hospital admissions and review groups of related diagnoses?
A. ICD9 codes
B. Major Diagnostic Categories (MDCs)
C. Recidivism rates
D. ALOS statistics
ANS: B
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1. The kidneys are compensating for respiratory acidosis. 2. The respiratory system is compensating for metabolic alkalosis. 3. The kidneys are compensating for respiratory alkalosis. 4. The pH is normal.
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A) retained placental fragments C) cervical or vaginal lacerations B) uterine atony D) episiotomy hematoma that ruptures
Which finding is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider about a patient who received a liver transplant 1 week ago?
a. Dry palpebral and oral mucosa b. Crackles at bilateral lung bases c. Temperature 100.8° F (38.2° C) d. No bowel movement for 4 days
Determining an evidence-based nursing practice involves asking appropriate questions. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask when looking for opportunities to improve practices?
A) "How many clients can the average nurse care for on a medical-surgical hospital unit before quality of care is compromised?" B) "Should nurses join professional associations to foster unity within the profession?" C) "Which medical supply company offers the greatest price discount on high-volume purchases of IV tubing?" D) "What continuing education courses am I most interested in for self-renewal?"