A group of nurse practitioners is opening a clinic. During a preliminary meeting, they assess their external environment for threats and opportunities. Which of the following would they consider an opportunity?
a. Unionization c. Decreased reimbursement
b. Staffing shortages d. New programs and services
D
New programs and services are considered opportunities. Unionization, staffing shortages, and
decreased reimbursement are considered threats.
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The clinic nurse understands that the advantages of planning include:
a. Assisting staff in critical thinking and im-proving decisions. b. Orienting people to react instead of act. c. Forcing managers to be cost-efficient and effective. d. Focusing on activities, not results.
In the provision of care and the establishment of the therapeutic relationship, the nurse must first
A) Understand the patient's response B) Be aware of one's own personality C) Avoid labeling patients D) Treat the patient with dignity
The nurse is teaching a group of older adults at an assisted-living facility about age-related physiological changes affecting safety. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask this group?
a. "Are you able to hear the tornado sirens in your area?" b. "Are you able to read your favorite book?" c. "Are you able to taste spices like before?" d. "Are you able to open a jar of pickles?"
Which phase of clinical research involves basic science research?
1. Submission of NDA 2. Clinical phase trials 3. Postmarketing study 4. Preclinical investigation