Policies and procedures are two functional elements of an organization that are extensions of the mission statements. The similarities between policies and procedures are both (select all that ap-ply):
a. need regular, periodic reviews.
b. are a means for accomplishing goals and objectives.
c. are general guidelines for decision making about actions.
d. are necessary for the smooth functioning of any work group or organization.
e. must be very detailed as to how to per-form a specific procedure on a specific unit.
A, B, D
The similarities between policies and procedures are that both need regular, periodic reviews and that both are a means for accomplishing goals and objectives. Both are necessary for the smooth functioning of any work group or organization.
You might also like to view...
The ability to think abstractly is often absent in which diagnosis?
A. Depression B. Anorexia nervosa C. Schizophrenia D. Sociopathic personality
On what should the nurse focus when caring for a newborn with exstrophy of the bladder? (Select all that apply.)
A) Preventing infection B) Preventing skin irritation C) Meeting the need for touching D) Reducing the risk for aspiration E) Ensuring an adequate nutritional intake
A patient states, "Ever since I was a kid, I knew I should study, get good grades, and go to medical school. I wanted to be helpful and do good for others.". From this statement, the nurse obtains information to assess this patient's:
a. self-ideal. b. self-esteem. c. self-concept. d. self-actualization.
How do angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as enalapril (Vasotec), work to reduce HF? Select all that apply. ACE inhibitors:
a. prevent the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. b. cause systemic vasodilation. c. promote the excretion of sodium and water in the renal tubules. d. reduce preload and afterload. e. increase cardiac contractility. f. block sympathetic nervous system stimulation to the heart.