The first step in applying the quality improvement process to an activity in a clinical setting is to
- A. assemble a team to review and revise the activity.
- B. collect data to measure the status of the activity.
- C. identify a problem for improvement.
- D. set a measurable standard for the activity.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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Joan is a data-entry specialist who types most of the day. She has an increased risk for
- A. Osteomyelitis.
- B. Osteoporosis.
- C. Fracture of the overused area.
- D. Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
- A. Cancer
- B. Diabetes mellitus
- C. Coronary artery disease
- D. Cerebrovascular accident
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
For a patient who is receiving chemotherapy, which laboratory result is of particular importance?
- A. WBC.
- B. PT and PTT.
- C. Electrolytes.
- D. BUN.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A deathly ill patient from a culture different than the nurse’s is admitted. Which question is appropriate to help the nurse provide culturally competent care?
- A. “If you die
- B. will you want an autopsy?”
- C. “Are you interested in learning about palliative or hospice care?”
- D. “Do you have any preferences for what happens if you are dying?”
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
When caring for a client exposed to cyanide, which antidote is an inhalant to convert cyanide into a nontoxic substance?
- A. Methemoglobin
- B. Sodium nitrite
- C. Amyl nitrite
- D. Sodium thiosulfate
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.