The nurse manager poses the following question to a group of staff nurses, "What changes can we make that will result in improvement?" The nurse manager's question is an integral part of which of the following?
a. TQM c. FOCUS
b. PI d. PDSA
D
This question is one of three that are utilized at the beginning of each application of the PDSA
(plan-do-study-act) methodology for improvement. Other questions include "What are we trying to
accomplish?" and "How will we know that a change is an improvement?"
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A nurse is aware that the number of people in the United States who are living with disabilities is expected to continue increasing. What is considered to be one of the factors contributing to this increase?
A) The decrease in the number of people with early-onset disabilities B) The increased inability to cure chronic disorders C) Changes in infection patterns resulting from antibiotic resistance D) Increased survival rates among people who experience trauma
Inhibition of the intestinal CYP3A4 enzyme interferes with bioavailability of affected drugs with the result of:
1. Decreased blood levels of the drug 2. Increased blood levels of the drug 3. Malabsorption of energy nutrients 4. Malabsorption of vitamins and minerals
Ordered: Morphine 4 mg/ h IV. On hand: Morphine 50 mg/ 100 mL NS What is the hourly flow rate?
A. 8 mL/h B. 4 mL/h C. 50 mL/h D. 1 mL
The primiparous patient is at 42 weeks' gestation. Which order should the nurse question?
1. Obtain biophysical profile today. 2. Begin nonstress test now. 3. Schedule labor induction for tomorrow. 4. Have the patient return to the clinic in 1 week.