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Cynthia is responding to Beverly's question. Which of the following statements by Cynthia indicates an
understanding of the purpose for quality improvement programs? - Answer Quality improvement
programs improve processes and help to ensure that we are providing safe and effective care for our
clients.
Beverly is asking Cynthia to identify the steps in the adult process. Cynthia states that, after determining
the topic to study, the next step is to... - Answer establish criteria for quality care
Client falls and trauma that occur within the hospital setting are an example of a never-event. What
impact does the occurrence of a never-event have on the health are facility? - Answer The facility will
receive no reimbursement from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the client care
related to the fall/trauma.
Cynthia is responding to Anna's request to provide an example. Which of the following is a nursing-
sensitive outcome? - Answer The occurrence of infection while hospitalized.
Anna is discussing the Magnet Recognition Program with the team. Which of the following information
should Anna include? - Answer Magnet health care organizations must collect data about nursing
sensitive outcomes.
The team is discussing factors that could contribute to the increased fall rate during the fourth quarter.
What type of audit would examine staff adherence to hourly rounding? - Answer Process audit
The group is examining fall rates over the last fiscal year. Which of the following is the most common
reason that clients experience a fall in the acute care setting? - Answer Urgency to use the toilet
Anna is explaining how to measure the rate of falls for a specific unit. When reporting fall rates which of
the following is an appropriate way to calcite this number? - Answer The number of client falls per 1,000
client days