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Over the past 2 months, a trend has been detected in medication errors. The preferred method of presenting data to the nursing Quality Council will identify the nurse by:

• A.A coding system with the key attached to the report
• B.A confidential coding system
• C.Name
• D.Initials

Each department in a hospital self-monitors and reports hand hygiene data each quarter. Results typically fall within the 58-72% range, with the exception of Respiratory Therapy, which consistently reports 100% compliance. Which of the following steps should a healthcare quality professional take next?

• A.Validate that the Respiratory Therapy results are accurate.
• B.Require departments not achieving at least 95% compliance to develop corrective action plans.
• C.Recognize theRespiratory Therapy department for its outstanding compliance.
• D.Provide remedial hand hygiene training for the lowest scoring departments.

A healthcare quality professional identifies a need to improve compliance with colon cancer screening among primary care patients. Which of the following interventions should be used?

• A.Measure the number of patients who complete an annual screening.
• B.Develop a clinical pathway for managing high-risk patients.
• C.Improve documentation of patient education on cancer risk factors.
• D.Send reminders to patients six months before required screening.

An organization has established an ambulatory diabetic management program. Which of the following will best define a successful outcome of the program?

• A.decreased hospital admission rates
• B.increased compliance with follow-up visits
• C.decreased frequency of missed appointments
• D.increased patient satisfaction

Which of the following is true regarding critical values?

• A.defined by law
• B.provided by accrediting agencies
• C.specific tonursing units
• D.determined by the organization