The nurse manager plans to develop a picture of a moment in time that depicts whether the unit is achieving its goals. This can be done by developing which of the following?
a. Storyboard c. Album with patients' pictures
b. Dashboard d. Photographs of the unit
B
The nurse manager would most likely develop a dashboard. The purpose of the dashboard is to provide
a visual pulse of how a unit or department is achieving its goals. The dashboard is considered a
picture of a moment in time because the unit can change within days or weeks, which will impact the
unit's outcomes displayed on the dashboard.
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a. hospitalized only if they demonstrated violent behavior. b. geographically isolated from family and community. c. discharged before receiving adequate treatment. d. used as subjects in pharmacologic research.
The patient must stay in bed for a bed change. Which actions will the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply sterile gloves. b. Keep soiled linen close to uniform. c. Advise patient will feel a lump when rolling over. d. Turn clean pillowcase inside out over the hand holding it. e. Make a modified mitered corner with sheet, blanket, and spread.
What approximate amount of caffeine does a person have to consume to experience caffeinism?
A. 150 to 300 mg b. 220 to 420 mg c. 550 to 700 mg d. 800 to 1000 mg
The nurse educator is presenting information about the APIE method of charting as it will be implemented by the facility in a few weeks. Which statements by the participants indicate an appropriate understanding of this method of charting?
Select all that apply. 1. "I will only need to chart by exception with this method." 2. "Only subjective data are included in the assessment portion." 3. "The 'P' refers to the chief problem of the client." 4. "The activities implemented to manage the client's needs will be documented in the 'I' section." 5. "The 'E' refers to the evaluation that occurs after an intervention is implemented."