The quality improvement team reviews the records of clients on a monthly basis to determine whether protocols for pain assessment were followed. Which of the following best describes this activity?
a. Accreditation review
b. Concurrent audit
c. Retrospective audit
d. Utilization review
ANS: C
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1. leave the patches on until they fall off on their own. 2. return in 1 week to have skin reactions assessed. 3. avoid contact with anyone else for 48 hours. 4. return in 48 hours to have the patches removed.
A patient admitted with heart failure has had arterial blood gases drawn. Which findings would the nurse expect? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Low PO2 2. pH under 7.35 3. pH over 7.45 4. Normal values 5. High PO2
The term used to describe sexual changes that occur in the transition of a female from middle age to old age is:
A) plateau. B) resolution. C) menarche. D) climacteric.
What is a hypersensitivity reaction that produces an allergic response called?
a. Hemolytic shock b. Anaphylaxis c. Necrotizing vasculitis d. Systemic erythematosus