In an effort to provide evidence-based care, the nurse manager of ...

[darbym82]

In an effort to provide evidence-based care, the nurse manager of the unit informs the staff that they will be benchmarking their wound care practices with that of the major medical center in the area.
 
  The staff recognizes that they will be doing which of the following? a. Measuring their wound care practices against one of their hospital's toughest competitors,a recognized leading hospital in the area
 b. Competing with another hospital to determine who provides the better care
  c. Comparing the number of cases of wound care in their hospital with the number of casesin the other hospital
 d. Working harder for longer hours each shift

Question 2

A patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction on oxygen per nasal cannula for his diagnosed influenza continues to experience shortness of breath and has no ECG changes. What is the next best action by the RN is best?
 
  a. Call the patient's wife to have her sit with him to calm him.
  b. Ask the UAP to obtain a blood glucose level.
  c. Call the Rapid Response Team.
  d. Ask the charge nurse to check on the other patients.

[Edwyer]

Answer to Question 1

A
Benchmarking is defined as the continuous process of measuring products, services, and practices
against the toughest competitors or those customers recognized as industry leaders (The Joint
Commission, 2009; Camp, 1994). The purpose of benchmarking is not to compare number of cases,
compete with the other hospital, or for the staff to work harder.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A This does not address the cause of the change in condition.
B This does not address the cause of the change in condition.
C The Rapid Response Team (RRT) should be called to assess the patient's condi-tion.
D This does not address the cause of the change in condition.