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The Use of Clinical Systems to Improve Outcomes and Efficiencies Explained well

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8 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A

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A CNL in an outpatient setting starts seeing an increased number of Japanese patients. This is a culture she does not know much about and does not have educational materials to give patients in this language. She goes online to valid websites and learns more about culture and healthcare practices. She discovers that within her health system there are handouts in 12 languages. What knowledge did the CNL demonstrate: A. Health care informatics. B. Health care policy. C. Injury re...

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30 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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A few minutes after the nurse has given an intradermal injection to a patient who is undergoing skin testing for allergies, the patient complains about feeling anxious, short of breath, and dizzy. Which of the actions included in the emergency protocol should the nurse take first? A) Start O2 at 4L/min NC B) Obtain IV access with a large bore catheter C) Administer epinephrine (Adrenalin) 0.3 mL SQ D) Give albuterol (Proventil) 2.5 mg via nebulizer correct answer ans: c A healthcare pro...

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21 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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45-70 year old post-cardiac surgery patients are an example of which 5P? correct answer Patients 6 phases of public policy making correct answer Issue identification and agenda setting Policy formulation Policy adoption Policy implementation Policy evaluation Policy revision or amendment A microsystem's Mission Statement is an example of which of the 5 Ps? correct answer Purpose Accountable care organizations (ACOs) correct answer doctors and hospitals work together as one to im...

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6 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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Behavioral Leadership correct answer the second phase of leadership theory (after trait leadership). assume there are distinctive styles that effective leaders use consistently, good leadership is rooted in behavior Behavioral Leadership: According to Behavioral Leadership what is CONSIDERATION? correct answer a category of leader behaviors that includes building good rapport and interpersonal relationships as well as showing support and concern for subordinates Behavioral Leadership: Ac...

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13 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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*A 16-year-old female with a history of smoking, tanning bed use, and sexual activity presents to the emergency department (ED) with a mole that is continuously bleeding and itchy. The patient is concerned that this might be a sexually transmitted disease (STD) because the mole is on her inner thigh. Upon examination, the mole is asymmetrical, 7 mm big, and has uneven borders. As a CNL, you know these characteristics represent which of the following?* A. Genital herpes B. Human papillomaviru...

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28 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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1. A nurse manager was orienting new staff members to computerized charting. To understand computerized charting, staff members must understand informatics. The three core concepts in informatics are: a. Hardware, software, and printers. b. Data, information, and knowledge. c. Decision making, data gathering, and reporting. d. Wireless technology, voice recognition, and handheld devices. correct answer ANS: B Informatics is the application of technology to all fields of nursing to facilitat...

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59 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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A novice nurse reading a research article should first concentrate on which sections of the article? A. Abstract and discussion B. Study design and methods C. Future implications and acknowledgment D. Introduction and results correct answer Abstract and discussion The abstract section of the article gives an overview of the study, and the discussion section offers suggestions for nursing practice based on the findings of the research study. These two sections often are the easiest for...

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17 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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Bioecological Systems Theory correct answer Describes how environments and systems outside the family influences the development of a child over time. A useful theory for community and public health nurses since it helps identify stresses and potential resources that can affect family adaptation. Can you provide an example of a nursing leader that began education in a faith community? correct answer Reverend Granger Westberg causes of homelessness? correct answer A trend in a growing short...

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31 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) correct answer An agency of the US Department of Health and Human services that aims to improve the outcomes and quality of health care, reduce its costs, address patient safety and medical errors, and broaden access to effective services Blind Review correct answer Someone reviews findings and determines their usefulness (don't know who is the one reviewing) Clinical Nurse Researcher correct answer An advanced practice nurse who is doct...

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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A new nurse is concerned that a task requested by the unit manager is not within the scope of nursing practice. Which piece of legislation is the nurse referring to? A.) Nurse Practice Acts B.) National Quality Indicators C.) Core Measure Requirements D.) National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) correct answer A A nurse in a long-term care facility is going through a rough divorce. One of her patients notices that the nurse has red eyes, is quiet, and is distracted. The patient asks the nu...

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30 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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A hospital standard states, "All intravenous (IV) sites must be rotated every 72 hours." The nurse who assesses and records variations from this standard is fulfilling which role of nursing? a. Infection control b. Quality management c. Coordinator position d. Counselor correct answer B. A new graduate desires a position in labor and delivery; however, no position is available. What is the best advice for this nurse? a. Continue to study to keep skills current and wait for desired ...

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9 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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A manager pushes a staff to seek a promotion, 'it's time to do more in your job', demonstrating which ethical principle? A. Justice B. Beneficence C. Nonmaleficence D. Paternalism correct answer D. Paternalism A nurse educator is teaching a leadership course to a group of new preceptors. Which statements indicate that the preceptors understand the importance of leadership theory? A. "Leadership theory helps guide leaders in problem solving." B. "Leadership theory h...

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38 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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5 Ps correct answer Purpose, patients, process, patterns, professionals. Used when assessing a new microsystem Aaron's sign correct answer Aaron's sign is a referred pain felt in the epigastrium upon continuous firm pressure over McBurney's point. It is indicative of appendicitis. Autocratic leadership correct answer a leadership style characterized by individual control over all decisions and little input from group members. Autocratic leaders typically make choices based on thei...

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15 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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1. What statement is true regarding decision making? A) It is an analysis of a situation B) It is closely related to evaluation C) It involves choosing between courses of action D) It is dependent upon finding the cause of a problem correct answer Ans: C Feedback: Decision making is a complex cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular course of action. Problem solving is part of decision making and is a systematic process that focuses on analyzing a difficult situation. Crit...

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88 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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. A patient is admitted with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The patient has been intubated and is mechanically ventilated. The patient is becoming increasingly agitated, and the high-pressure alarm on the ventilator has been frequently triggered. What action should be the nurse take first? A. Administer midazolam 5 mg by intravenous push immediately. B. Assess the patient to see if a physiologic reason exists for his agitation. C. Obtain an arterial blood gas level to ensure the ...

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72 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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3 Basic Requirements for Change correct answer 1. Planning for change 2. Assessing change forces 3. Implementing the change 4 P's of Marketing correct answer Product (what you're selling) Price (how much it costs) Place (where is product) Promotion ( how do people know about it) 7 Tests of Just Cause correct answer 1. Notice: do employees know the rules and consequences for breaking them 2. Reasonable: necessary rule/punishment for safe, efficient operation of org 3. Investiga...

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25 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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¡A nurse just finished getting report on their patients and is organizing their day. Which patient should the nurse assess first? A.The patient who has been NPO all night and really wants something to eat B.The patient who just returned to the floor from the PACU and their abdominal dressing is now saturated C.The patient with a femur fracture who is in pain and needs pain medications D.The patient who is requesting to go to the bathroom and is unsteady on their feet correct answer B the pa...

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21 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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_____ are vital to good leaders because they are able to take the vision of the leader and achieve the determined goals. a. Managers b. Motivators c. Visionaries d. Followers correct answer: D Without followers, there is no leadership. Followers are vital because they accept or reject the leader and determine the leader's personal power _____ is an influence tactic where another person is given praise or sympathy in an effort to make the other person feel important. a. Assertivene...

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30 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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_______________ it is a field of study that investigates the impact of individuals groups and structures have on behavior within organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledge towards improving an organization effectiveness a. organizational development b. organizational behavior c. people management correct answer B. Organizational behavior 5. Content theories include all of the following theories EXCEPT: a) Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory. b) Alderfer's ERG theory....

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36 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

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