Test Bank for Leading and Managing in Nursing, 8th Edition Yoder-Wise Latest Updated 2024

Test Bank for Leading and Managing in Nursing, 8th Edition Yoder-Wise Latest Updated 2024 8. What would be the primary emphasis in designing and implementing a quality, safe healthcare environment? a. Evidence-based practice b. Informatics c. Staffing d. The patient ANS: D Focusing on the patient moves care from concern about who controls care to a focus on what care is provided to and with patients, which was an aim identified in the IOM report Crossing the Quality Chasm. TOP: AONE competency: Knowledge of the Health Care Environment 9. The nurse is educating older adult patients on staying safe in the healthcare system. What information does the nurse include in the teaching? a. The need to understand and record all medications being taken. b. Bringing their own linens and other personal items to the hospital. c. Washing hands frequently while in a healthcare environment and using a hand sanitizer. d. Following closely the directions and orders of healthcare providers. ANS: A Patients should be encourage to keep a list of medications they are taking including herbal medications and share those with their healthcare provider. TOP: AONE competency: Knowledge of the Health Care Environment 10. As a nurse manager on the West Surgery Unit, you are interested in increasing patient safety and reducing morbidity and mortality on your unit. What 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% ANS: D The Future of Nursing advocates for having 80% of the nursing population at a baccalaureate-prepared level. This recommendation reflects research that suggests that improved mortality and morbidity rates occur with a better educated work force. TOP: AONE competency: Knowledge of the Health Care Environment 11. On 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. What strategy 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. ANS: D