Which statement best reflects a basic belief of the National Patient Safety Foundation?
A) The system of health care is infallible.
B) Patient safety is central to quality health care.
C) Limited patient involvement in learning is required.
D) Closed communication leads to continued improvement.
B
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A client has had an upper respiratory infection with pharyngitis. This client could develop rheumatic heart disease as a complication due to which bacteria or virus?
a. MRSA c. group B streptococ-cus b. influenza virus A d. group A streptococ-cus
Medicare Part C allows eligible persons to receive Medicare benefits via the services of private insurance companies through which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Health maintenance organization (HMO) b. Preferred provider organization (PPO) c. Provider-sponsored organization (PSO) d. Private fee for service organization (PFFS) e. Medical service organization (MSO)
Which of the following normally occurs during the cardiac cycle?
A) Right- and left-sided heart activity occur simultaneously. B) Right side of the heart contracts slightly before the left side. C) Left side of the heart contracts slightly before the right side. D) There is no consistency in which side of the heart contracts first.
Once an allergen is identified in a child with allergic rhinitis, what would be the treatment of choice?
a. Use appropriate medications. b. Begin desensitization injections. c. Eliminate the allergen. d. Remove the adenoids.