County Hospital has purchased a computerized reporting system for reporting incidents, including acts of violence. Violence reports are aggregated, trended, and used to mitigate future incidences of workplace violence
This type of management framework is _____ management. a. risk
b. threat
c. total quality
d. human resources
C
Total quality management (TQM) comprises the general processes of setting standards, collecting information, assessing outcomes, and adjusting policies. TQM and risk management share the goals of problem elimination, performance enhancement, and eliciting total organizational commitment.
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a. "Stop that now. No one did anything to provoke an attack by you.". b. "If you try that again, you will be placed in seclusion immediately.". c. "Do not hit anyone. If you are unable to control yourself, we will help you.". d. "You know we will not let you hit anyone. Why do you continue this behavior?"
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A) constricts peripheral blood vessels B) reduces muscle spasms C) increases blood flow to tissues D) increases the local release of pain-producing substances E) reduces the formation of edema and inflammation. F) alters tissue sensitivity (producing numbness)
A patient is taking oral contraceptives and is experiencing manifestations. Which manifestation should the nurse report to the primary care provider?
A) Abdominal pain B) Small amount of breakthrough bleeding C) Light menstrual flow D) Cramping during menses