What are emerging paradigms that are likely to influence strategic planning for health care in the 21st century?
A) Reduced emphasis on cost containment
B) Reduced regulatory oversight of health care organizations
C) A shift from interdependence of health care professionals to greater autonomy
D) A movement from client-as-customer to population-as-customer
D
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What critical instruction should the nurse give a client about to undergo a skin test for an allergic disorder?
A) Avoid red meat for 48 to 72 hours before the test. B) Avoid strenuous physical activity for 24 hours before the test. C) Avoid antihistamines and cold preparations for 48 to 72 hours before the test. D) Avoid sunlight for 48 to 72 hours before the test.
The IT department is analyzing a process to ensure that healthcare operations will continue 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. What should this process identify as the first line of defense in providing the continuous systems availability that is required in a healthcare setting?
A) Adequate firewall protection B) Software redundancy C) Installing antivirus software D) Hardware redundancy
Which of the following is a characteristic of the patient-centered care model of nursing care delivery?
a. It is easily explained to patients because it is based on traditional models of nursing care. b. Communication among team members is not required to make the model work. c. A multidisciplinary team emphasizes continuum of care and focuses on the patient's right to individualized care. d. It decreases the number of registered nurses required to provide care.
A nurse acts as an advocate for the client's needs and best interests. What principle of bioethics is being demonstrated by the nurse?
A) Fidelity B) Beneficence C) Justice D) Veracity