An educator wants to determine if the nursing students know the work of W. Edwards Deming. Which statement by the students would indicate that the students know the focus of Deming's work?
a. Pioneer of the continuous quality improvement movement
b. Quality expert known for his studies on surgical and ambulatory care
c. Father of risk management
d. Guru of the PDSA movement
A
W. Edwards Deming is one of the primary pioneers of the continuous quality improvement movement.
Some of the contributions to the science of improvement made by Deming are appreciating a system,
understanding variation, and applying knowledge and psychology.
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1. The battery generally lasts for 20 years or longer but will need to be surgically replaced when it wears out. 2. The battery is located in a small box the client can hang on your belt. 3. The battery doesn't need to be changed because it will last forever. 4. There is a small cord the client connects to the pacemaker and that plugs into the wall.
Which of the following best describes why home health care has continued to grow until very recently? (Select all that apply.)
a. Consumers prefer home care, so they will personally pay for it. b. Demographicsâ€"there are more elderly persons in U.S. society. c. Home care does not cost much more than institutional care. d. Insurance companies are encouraging home care. e. Medicare is encouraging home care rather than institutional care. f. Physicians prefer to visit clients in their homes rather than institutions.
During a health fair the population health nurse notes that a child of a family renovating an older home is demonstrating fatigue. What action should the nurse encourage the parents to take?
1. Eat more foods with protein. 2. Have the child go to bed earlier. 3. Screen the child for serum lead levels. 4. Screen the child for hearing difficulties.
The United States, viewed as a "melting pot" of multiple worldwide ethnic groups, has its own unique culture that impacts the health and care of individuals. Which of the following are characteristics common to the U.S
culture? (Select all that apply.) 1. The culture values independence, self-reliance, and determining one's life. 2. There is a strong emphasis on achievement in jobs, sports, and physical beauty. 3. Constructive criticism is considered personally offensive. 4. The culture favors structured and formal behaviors, speech, and relationships with others. 5. Overconsumption of food in this culture leads to increased obesity and decreased health.