The existing health-care delivery system is influenced by trends and issues beyond the health-care system, including:
A) Globalization, standard precautions, and technology
B) Societal demographics, economics, and legislation
C) Core measures, diversity, and regulation
D) Evidence-based practice, system errors, and environment
B
Societal demographics, economics, and legislation
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The hospital has been sued for the actions of a nurse employee. The hospital proves that the nurse was not providing care within the scope of employment as a nurse. Can the hospital still hold liability in this case?
1. Yes, if the plaintiff can prove the nurse was incompetent and that the hospital was aware of the incompetence. 2. Yes, the hospital is automatically liable for the action of any employee. 3. No, at this point the nurse is considered a "lone ranger" and the hospital is not liable for the nurse's actions. 4. No, the doctrine of ostensible authority relieves the hospital of liability related to a rogue employee.
A wound with drainage and foul odor should be cleansed with
A. Normal saline B. Hydrogen peroxide C. 20% acetic acid D. Betadine
A nurse is educating adolescents on how to prevent infections. What statement by one of the adolescents indicates that more education is needed?
A) "I will wash my hands before and after going to the bathroom." B) "I don't wear a condom when I have sex, but I know my partners." C) "I always eat fruits and vegetables, and I sleep eight hours a night." D) "When I have an infection, I rest and take my medications."
The amount of medication in this syringe is ________ (include correct unit of measurement). 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).