A nursing instructor wants to determine whether a nursing student ...

[londonang]

A nursing instructor wants to determine whether a nursing student understands the importance of the Pareto principle. Which of the following responses would indicate that the student understands?
 
  a. It is the principle that 80 percent of unfocused effort results in 20 percent of outcomeresults.
 b. It is a way to record your activities over a period of time to see how your time is spent.
  c. It is the principle that 20 percent of focused efforts equals 20 percent of outcome results.
  d. It is the principle that 80 percent of focused efforts results in 80 percent of focused time.

Question 2

One of three benefits to using data from patient satisfaction surveys is:
 
  a. Having more free time to spend at the patient's bedside.
  b. An increase in number of student nurses.
  c. An increase in patient involvement in care.
  d. Spending less time spent in charting.

[uniquea123]

Answer to Question 1

A
The Pareto principle is based upon the prioritization of work effort through such measures as
managing one's time effectively. The basic premise is that 80 percent of unfocused efforts results in 20
percent of outcome results or that 20 percent of focused efforts results in 80 percent of outcome
results.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A This is not necessarily influenced by better patient satisfaction surveys.
B This is not necessarily influenced by better patient satisfaction surveys.
C One of the clinical benefits attributed to better patient satisfaction surveys is the enhancement of patient involvement in their own care through corrective and preventative measures taken.
D This is not necessarily influenced by better patient satisfaction surveys.

[londonang]

Excellent

[Liddy]

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