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A facility decided to implement Standard Precautions 1 year ago, but
compliance has been poor. In addition to assessing the causes for poor
compliance, the most effective way for the organization to improve
compliance is to
A.
stock personal protective equipment (PPE) in the clean utility room.
B.
initiate return demonstration as a part of staff competency.
C.
show a videotape on Standard Precautions quarterly.
D.
review and revise handwashing policies and procedures.
EXPLANATIONS:
A. Providing equipment does not necessarily improve compliance.
B. Including return demonstration in competency testing ensures that
staff understand proper technique.
C. Showing a videotape does not necessarily improve compliance.
D. Reviewing and revising handwashing policies and procedures does
not necessarily improve compliance.
,Healthcare quality professionals can best communicate
organizational values and commitment through
A.
establishing a multidisciplinary task force.
B.
disseminating monthly newsletters.
C.
creating a mission statement.
D.
leading by example.
EXPLANATIONS:
A. Establishing a task force does not communicate organizational values
and is not ongoing.
B. Newsletters may be one way of communicating, but are a passive
form of communication.
C. A mission statement is a passive form of communication. Leading by
example is the best way to communicate values stated in the mission.
D. Demonstrating and practicing expected values are the best ways to
communicate organizational values.
,A critically ill patient is admitted and requires a specialized procedure;
however, the surgeon does not have privileges at the facility. Which of
the following documents will be most helpful in identifying the course of
action the hospital should take?
A.
patient safety manual
B.
risk management plan
C.
medical staff bylaws
D.
surgical policies and procedures
EXPLANATIONS:
A. See explanation C.
B. See explanation C.
C. Medical staff privilege rules are defined in the medical staff bylaws.
D. See explanation C.
, Measuring the time it takes a nurse to perform a procedure
addresses which of the following aspects of care?
A.
monitoring
B.
process
C.
outcome
D.
structure
EXPLANATIONS:
A. Monitoring is an observance of the process, outcome, or structure.
B. Process is the systematic approach to the delivery of medical care.
C. Outcome is the result of the medical care provided to patients.
D. Structure involves the resources available for medical care delivery.