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The data analysts within a health care organization pull core measure data from patient records on a quarterly basis. This data is then analyzed and collated into a report that is uploaded to TJC for analysis of adherence to core measure requirements. This is an example of:

Nursing outcome databases are critical because nurses must be able to:

Nursing jobs need to be developed that increase nurses’ professional:

A(n) ______ provides logic and order to complex processes for administrators and scientists to consider.

A medical-surgical unit utilizes a group of nurses and patient care assistants to determine ways to reduce the number of falls in the unit. They conduct Internet research to locate best practice interventions. They create fall risk alerts in the unit, and they implement hourly rounding to assess the need for toileting. After putting these small changes into place, they will evaluate the data to determine effectiveness. This project is an example of:

An action plan:

Which of the following nursing care models are hospital based? (Select all that apply.)

When determining that delegation of an element of patient care needs to occur, the nurse delegates with a clear, concise description of the task, including its objectives, limits, and expectations. The nurse allows the delegate to clarify without fear of repercussion. Which of the following five rights of delegation is being demonstrated?

The nursing manager of a telemetry unit has developed a policy in which all nurses automatically are scheduled to have a day off from work on their birthday unless they request to work on that day. He also gives a small gift to each nurse who becomes certified in his or her specialty area. This manager’s actions are positively affecting the _____ of the unit.

If a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) provides discharge teaching, who is ultimately responsible?