Which of the following would a consumer use to compare the performance of health plans?
A) Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)
B) Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA)
C) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
D) National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
A
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In the days since the accident, the care team has been pleased with the trajectory of the man's recovery, and they estimate that he will require parenteral nutrition for 2 to 3 months. Which of the following access devices is most likely appropriate for this patient's nutritional needs? A) Implanted port B) Tunneled central catheter C) Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) D) Nontunneled central catheter
The test of competence can be found in which of the following sections of the Mental Capacity Act 2005?
a. Section 1 b. Section 2 c. Section 3 d. Section 4
The nurse recognizes that there needs to be a change in practice on the unit to improve the client outcomes. Which is the quickest method the nurse should consider to change current practice?
A. Literature review. B. Quality improvement project. C. Document patient outcomes. D. Research.
A 9-year-old client asks the nurse, "Why do I need to sleep?" The nurse's most age-appropriate, informative response is:
1. "Everyone needs to sleep to feel rested." 2. "It gives your body a chance to really rest." 3. "You'll be able to do so much better in school if you're rested." 4. "Your body needs to rest in order to grow and be really healthy."