Leadership M6A1 Module 6 Quiz (Ch 23 - 25)
A client was treated in the hospital for a stroke and was the client's family members
assert that the client was discharged too early and did not receive sufficient
rehabilitation. The client's early discharge may have been attributable to:
the effect of diagnosis-related groups.
Which of the following would be considered sentinel events that should be reported to
The Joint Commission. Select all that apply.
A client experiences nephrotoxicity and requires dialysis because of a medication error.
A client with dementia falls and suffers a hip fracture while trying to walk to the
bathroom.
A client experiences a transfusion reaction after receiving the wrong type of packed red
blood cells.
A nurse-manager is focusing on management controlling functions that are associated
with quality control. What task best addresses this goal?
Periodically evaluating the unit mission and philosophy
A nurse-manager is overseeing an organization that uses the nursing minimum data set
(NMDS). What will the use of the NMDS achieve?
Standardizing the collection of nursing data for use by multiple users
The nurse is admitting a new client and is reviewing the results of the medication
reconciliation. What data will be included in the client's medication reconciliation? Select
all that apply
The medications that the client was taking prior to admission
The list of medications the client has been prescribed by the admitting physician
Which action is associated with the nursing leadership role in quality improvement
Inspiring staff to establish and maintain high standards regarding patient care
What role has The Joint Commission assumed in ensuring quality at the organizational
level?
Standardizing clinical outcome data collection
In order to improve the likelihood that errors in the health-care system will be reported,
nurse-managers should
foster a climate where analysis of errors is not solely focused on blame.