The use of a new idea or method is the definition of:

A new cancer center is being built in the local hospital. A patient survey has revealed that patients are not certain which caregiver is the registered nurse (RN) during their hospital stay. A group is formed to recommend methods to help patients identify which caregiver is their RN for the new cancer center. Which of the following groups best represents those who should be involved in forming recommendations?

Management information systems describe a broad scope of activities that includes but is not limited to the management of:

The implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) could enhance patient care by facilitating:

The outcomes concept that emphasizes the multidisciplinary process of providing health care is known as outcomes:

A medical-surgical unit reports higher rates of patient satisfaction coupled with high rates of staff satisfaction and productivity. Which of the following is attributed to the data findings?

The future projected demand for nurses is related to the aging population and the increase in:

Jay, a nurse in the intensive care unit, has been caring for a patient with end-stage renal disease, congestive heart failure, and a stroke. The client has had four cardiac arrests in 4 days. Despite the grave prognosis, the client’s family continues to want resuscitation at all cost. Jay knows that further medical care is futile. Jay is at risk for:

A patient is admitted with congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, and dementia. He has a new dark spot on the top of his toes on his right foot. The nurse contacts the primary care physician, consults with the wound care specialist nurse, writes a nursing order for a referral to the diabetic educator, and contacts the discharge planner to facilitate future discharge plans. Which of the following care delivery models best describes how the nurse is providing care?

A hospital organizational culture that assumes customer needs and wants should determine the quality, price, and availability of a product. This type of orientation is: