The governing body provides for internal structures and resources, including staff members, that support safety and quality through
A. selection of the chief executive responsible for managing the hospital
B. identification of a nurse leader at the executive level who participates in decision making
C. provision for the recruitment and retention of staff members
Ans: A. selection of the chief executive responsible for managing the hospital
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There are two types of medications listed in the PDR—legend and:
a. prescription. b. controlled substances. c. illicit street drugs. d. nonlegend.
What is a coping mechanism often seen in children reacting to trauma?
a. adaptation b. denial c. regression d. trivializing
What are the independent patient transfers?
a. __________________________________________________________________ b. __________________________________________________________________ c. __________________________________________________________________ d. __________________________________________________________________