General Systems Theory was originally described in 2002.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2The clinical guidelines for management of incontinence developed by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO):
a. Reflect practice that is fiscally directed and sound.
b. Articulate practice recommendations de-veloped from synthesis and review of evidence.
c. Are intended to increase awareness of is-sues in incontinence management.
d. Reflect a compilation of information from a variety and range of sources related to incontinence.
Question 3The strategic development department of the hospital has gathered data on length of stay, condition severity levels, and standards of practice for stroke patients, total hip replacement pa-tients, and total knee replacement patients.
Data are being compared with other hospital data, national databases, and professional organization guidelines for the care of these types of patients. This practice or strategy is referred to as: a. analogizing.
b. benchmarking.
c. comparing.
d. data exchanging.
Question 4The nursing education department is revising its orientation curriculum for nurse externs. A consultant has been hired to revise the program completely.
When the curriculum is completed, most of the prior curriculum and activities are found to be the same. This is an example of which of the following decision-making distortions? a. Anchoring trap
b. Confirming evidence trap
c. Framing trap
d. Status quo trap
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