The nurse is providing care at a time that is the most beneficial ...

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The nurse is providing care at a time that is the most beneficial to the client. The nurse is implementing which of the following Joint Commission Dimensions of Quality Performance?
 
  1. Safety
  2. Timeliness
  3. Efficiency
  4. Availability

Question 2

From genetic testing, a fetus is determined to have genetic trisomy. The nurse realizes that the most common trisomy condition is:
 
  1. Down syndrome.
  2. Edward syndrome.
  3. Marfan syndrome.
  4. Patau syndrome.

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Answer to Question 1

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The dimension of timeliness means the degree in which interventions are provided at the most beneficial time to the client. Safety means the degree in which the risk of an intervention and risk to the environment are reduced for both client and health care provider. Efficiency means the degree in which care has the desired effect with a minimum of effort, waste, or expense. Availability means the degree in which appropriate interventions are available to meet the client's needs.

Answer to Question 2

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Down syndrome is caused by an additional chromosome 21. It occurs is approximately 1 in 660 births. Edward syndrome (trisomy 18) occurs in 1 in 3000 births. Patau syndrome (trisomy 13) occurs in 1 in 5000 births. Marfan syndrome occurs from an autosomal dominant trait disorder.