Data is being monitored on the insertion of peripherally inserted ...

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Data is being monitored on the insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines after a new practice guideline has been implemented.
 
  Critical indicator data such as patient comfort, time of PICC line insertion after the order was written, and measuring of upper arm circumference are being reported to clinicians weekly. This practice is known as ____. a. Audit and feedback
  b. Checks and balances
  c. Examination and dissemination
  d. Investigation and reporting

Question 2

Which of the following exemplifies accountability? Karen, the nurse manager on 5E:
 
  a. Consistently submits her budgets on time.
  b. Gets along well with her staff and with other managers.
  c. Outlines her rationale for reduction of RN coverage on nights to the Nursing Practice Committee after serious patient injury.
  d. Actively solicits ideas regarding schedul-ing from her staff.

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Answer to Question 1

A
Audit and feedback involves ongoing monitoring of critical indicators of practice and providing periodic reporting of data and information back to the clinicians responsible for patient care (Da-vies et al., 1995; Oxman et al., 1995; Schoenbaum et al., 1995).

Answer to Question 2

C
Reliability, dependability, and obligation to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the nurse manager are consistent with responsibility. Accountability refers to being answerable for actions and results.