Stakeholders developing a new community-oriented clinic plan want to include a quality assurance (QA) program. Which of the following would be the first step in measuring the structure component?
a. Criteria that will be used to measure quality
b. Philosophy and objectives of the organization
c. Requirements of accrediting agencies
d. Standards the QA program wishes to achieve
ANS: B
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Which of the following is the most appropriate goal for this diagnosis? a. The patient's wound drainage will de-crease in 2 days. b. The patient will report decrease in inci-sional pain by discharge. c. The progression of infection will be con-trolled or decreased. d. The patient will describe signs/symptoms of wound infection.
Which strategy to manage planned change is nonparticipative and undemocratic?
1. Normative-reeducative 2. Empirical-rational 3. Power-coercive 4. Legitimate power
The nurse notices that the patient has a first-degree AV block. Everything else about the rhythm is normal. The nurse should:
a. prepare to place the patient on a transcutaneous pacemaker. b. give the patient atropine to shorten the PR interval. c. monitor the rhythm and patient's condition. d. give the patient an antiarrhythmic medication.
Which process or condition is likely to have resulted in the arterial blood gas values listed below? pH 7.48, HCO3– 22 mEq/L, PCO2 28 mm Hg, PO2 98 mm Hg
A. Diarrhea for 36 hours B. Anxiety-induced hyperventilation C. Complete tracheal obstruction suffered as a result of aspirating a hot dog D. Diabetic ketoacidosis as a result of a urinary tract infection in a person with long-standing emphysema