The goal of the health team is to
a. Provide quality care
b. Carry out the doctor's orders
c. Develop care plans for patients and resi-dents
d. Follow agency policies and procedures
A
You might also like to view...
Which nursing action ensures that there is no disruption of oxygen therapy for the client receiving low-flow oxygen by simple face mask?
A. Keeping a small cylinder of oxygen in the client's closet or bedside stand for emergency use in case the central oxygen delivery system fails B. Sealing the edges of the mask to the client's skin with a water-soluble lubricant C. Ensuring that the flaps are closed over the exhalation ports D. Changing to a nasal cannula during meals
The nursing manager is comparing data on average length of client hospital stay for a total hip replacement between two hospitals in order to promote quality improvement. This comparison is an example of which process or step?
1. A process standard 2. An outcome standard 3. Benchmarking 4. An indicator
With what factor(s) is (are) the health and well-being of the community directly correlated?
A. The number of hospitals and other health agencies in the community B. The number of physicians who practice in that community C. The persuasiveness of the community's state legislators in obtaining funds D. The poverty level of the community
Which types of nurses make the best communicators with patients?
a. Those who learn effective psychomotor skills b. Those who develop critical thinking skills c. Those who like different kinds of people d. Those who maintain perceptual biases