Match the steps a group may follow when using the FOCUS PDCA. Organize them in chronological order.
A. Step One
B. Step Two
C. Step Three
D. Step Four
E. Step Five
A. find a process to improve
B. organize a team that knows the process
C. clarify the current knowledge of the process
D. understand the causes of special variation
E. select the process improvement
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A) Attempt a finger sweep to remove the foreign body from the child's airway. B) Perform back blows and chest thrusts. C) Perform abdominal thrusts. D) Transport the child in a restrained car seat with his mother by his side.
All of the following statements are true of intraoperative blood salvage except
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On inspection of an electrocardiographic rhythm strip, you note the following occurring in sus-tained "bursts" over 2 to 3 min: a rate of 195;
regular rhythm; P waves and PR intervals not easily discernible; normal QRS complexes (a few are widened). What is most likely the problem? a. Ventricular tachycardia b. Premature ventricular contractions c. Atrial fibrillation d. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
What must be carefully documented for each patient visit for the physician to receive payment?
A. procedures B. diagnoses C. encounter notes D. both diagnoses and procedures