A patient has a history of diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarctions, and hypertension. His HgbA1c level dropped from 7.8 to 6.2 2 months after he began a walking exercise program.
The nurse case manager had provided diabetic education and suggested ways to enhance his cardiac reserve. This is an example of: a. nursing empowerment.
b. nursing knowledge.
c. patient expertise.
d. patient participation in care.
Question 2The relationship between output and the goods and services used to produce them is called:
a. acuity.
b. revenue.
c. variability.
d. productivity.
Question 3A process of intentional intervention to create something new is called:
a. altered direction.
b. organizational flux.
c. planned change.
d. status revision.
Question 4In counseling middle-aged adults, an adult learning principle that should be kept in mind is that adults are motivated to learn when:
a. at least 1 week is allowed between learning a skill and practicing the skill.
b. dependence on others to problem-solve is facilitated.
c. information can be stored and retrieved for future use.
d. information is congruent with life experiences.
Question 5A rural-urban health consortium enables physicians in a rural remote setting to consult with specialists in care through electronic conferencing, which includes consultation using intranet radiology images.
This system may be in which phase of electronic medical technology adoption, according to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)? a. 0
b. 1
c. 3
d. 6
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