In designing a quality, safe healthcare environment, the primary emphasis needs to be on:
a. Evidence-based practice.
b. Informatics.
c. Staffing.
d. The patient.
Question 2As a nurse manager on the West Surgery Unit, you are interested in increasing patient safety and reducing morbidity and mortality on your unit. Which of the following recommendations would be consistent with the IOM The Future of Nursing report?
a. Careful screening of nursing staff for substance use and abuse
b. Increased RN staffing on the unit
c. Salary and benefits that reflect nursing accountabilities
d. Increase in the percentage of baccalaureate-prepared nurses to 80
Question 3On the West Surgery unit, you want to institute a new system for checking armbands that evidence suggests may increase safety in medication administration. The system involves technology.
Which of the following strategies may assist with rapid adoption of the technology and system?
a. Employ a centralized decision-making approach.
b. Use simulators for initial practice to build confidence.
c. Bring in a nurse consultant who is familiar with the technology.
d. Use early adopters among the staff as leaders and role models in implementation.
Question 4During review of back injuries, it is determined that a large number of injuries are occurring in spite of mechanical lifts being used. Furthermore, it is determined that some lifts are outdated. In addressing this concern, the unit manager:
a. Meets individually with nurses who are observed to be using the lifts incorrectly to review the correct procedure.
b. After consultation with the staff about the review, orders new lifts to replace older ones that are malfunctioning.
c. Blames the system for inadequate funding for resources.
d. Reviews the system of reporting incidents to ensure that appropriate reporting is occurring.
Question 5The IOM Health Professions Education report highlighted patient safety concerns as:
a. A normal risk in professional practice.
b. A result of disciplinary silos.
c. A reflection of frontline staff.
d. Related to systems errors.
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