A new graduate has accepted a position at a hospital that is ...

[michelleunicorn]

A new graduate has accepted a position at a hospital that is considered a high-performance organization. The hospital most likely has which of the following characteristics?
 
  a. Discourages the use of technology
  b. Refuses release time to all nurses for continuing education
  c. Focuses only on the hospital's internal environment
  d. Empowers nurses to use self-directive and personal initiative

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the guidelines developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) for the identification and treatment of pressure ulcers. The nurse notes that the guidelines include several categories of care.
 
  Which of the following is not necessarily one of those categories? a. Skin care c. Mechanical loading
  b. Early treatment d. Nutritional assessment

[nital]

Answer to Question 1

D
High-performance organizations empower their employees to use self-directive and personal initiative.
This type of organization brings out the best in people and produces sustainable high performance.
High-performance organizations encourage the use of technology, focus on both the internal and
external environment, and are supportive of their staff's involvement in continuing education.

Answer to Question 2

D
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) developed evidence-based guidelines for
the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. These guidelines categorized preventive care into three
areas: 1) skin care and early treatment, 2) mechanical loading and support surfaces, and 3) education.

[michelleunicorn]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[Bigfoot1984]

Gracias!