A new graduate is asked to serve on the hospitals quality improvement (QI) committee. The nurse understands that the first step in quality improvement is to:

A new nurse is receiving training on a payment classification system used for reimbursement of health care costs by Medicare. This classification system provides fixed, bundled payment to the hospital. The nurse is most likely learning about which of the following?

The nursing student has completed all assigned readings and homework related to the rights of delegation while managing care for multiple patients. Which of the following statements made by the nursing student indicates a need for further teaching?

During orientation, a new nurse learns more about the quality improvement process. The nurse wants to ensure that they provide the highest level of care possible to their clients. Which of the following is the best strategy for the new nurse to implement to help provide high quality care?

The client is admitted for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) with an anticipated admission to the coronary care unit (CCU). In preparation for the client’s hospital admission, implementation of which component will best predict the sequence and timing of care, and direct the course of the client’s hospital stay?

When delegating, the requirement of right _______________ means that the nurse must know the competency level, job description, individual level of skill, and education level of the individual.

The nurse is caring for the postpartum mother experiencing perineal pain and discomfort. Which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the UAP?

Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse assign to the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?

Which statement accurately identifies a concern associated with decentralized staffing

A charge nurse is floated to the rehabilitation unit because the usual charge nurse has a sick day, and the nurse observes the following. On each wing there is a RN/LPN or RN/CNA pair that provides care for a group of 8 clients. The nurse concludes that which care delivery system is being utilized on this unit?