The nurse understands that some factors affect health care ...

[cmoore54]

The nurse understands that some factors affect health care delivery by creating new opportunities for the healthcare sector. Which would affect healthcare delivery?
 
  A) Advances in technology requiring specialized personnel
  B) Healthcare literacy programs
  C) Changing demographics that increase the need for new jobs
  D) Managed care frameworks that coordinate clients and insurance plans

Question 2

The director of nursing at a university-based hospital is interested in assisting the nursing staff to comply with American Nurses Association (ANA) nursing research standards.
 
  Which does the director plan to establish in order to comply with the ANA standards?
  A) A nursing practice council to develop a quality improvement program.
  B) A nursing practice council to determine nursing performance reviews.
  C) A nursing practice council to examine current practice.
  D) A nursing practice council for determining nursing educational needs.

[heinisk01]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Constant change is the new norm in medicine. Scientific knowledge related to health care is rapidly increasing and leading to more sophisticated technology. Information management systems have been created and are continually being refined. Such systems support bedside charting, monitoring, laboratory testing, and use of online evidence-based guidelines to provide appropriate care. New discoveries often modify how and where care may be provided. Many advances in technology require specialized personnel, creating new opportunities for individuals seeking employment in the healthcare sector.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

A nursing practice council compares current practice against nursing research to determine the best evidence-based practice for the hospital as suggested by ANA standards. A peer-review committee establishes standards to determine the performance of staff. A council to determine educational needs fits in with the quality improvement. It would review errors reported and suggest educational programs as well as ask the staff for their educational preferences. A quality improvement program monitors client care based on outcomes and also investigates errors and makes suggestions for prevention.

[cmoore54]

Excellent

[bimper21]

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