A nurse is discussing the Pareto principle (80/20 rule), which leads to the idea of total quality management. Which statement indicates an adequate understanding of this principle?
a. Peter Pareto c. Phillip Crosby
b. Joseph Juran d. Edward Deming
B
Joseph Juran is one of the forefathers of quality initiatives. He stressed the meaning of the Pareto principle and how it applies to improving quality in all organizations.
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a. Trypsin c. Amylase b. Chyme d. Surfactant
A 70-year-old woman who experiences frequent leg pain due to sciatica tells her nurse, "I've been hearing a lot about how well acupuncture works for chronic pain and I think I might give it a try."
How can the nurse best respond to the woman's statement? A) "That sounds like an excellent idea and I'd encourage you to go ahead with it.". B) "Before you begin the treatment it's likely best to get your physician's permission.". C) "A lot of these types of treatments are unproven and even dangerous, so be very careful.". D) "Perhaps I can tell you about the risks, benefits, and limitations of acupuncture first.".
A nurse administers a wrong dosage of medication causing the patient to have a convulsion. What component of professional negligence is represented in this scenario?
A) Duty to use due care B) Failure to meet standard of care C) Foreseeability of harm D) A direct relationship between failure to meet the standard of care (breach) and injury can be proved.
The culture of the patient-clinician partnership always includes:
a. requirements found in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. b. guided discovery. c. involvement of technology specialists and social media activists. d. epatients and clinicians working in collaboration towards shared goals.