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Jipu 123 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A student nurse wishes to know which model provides a way for the nurse to organize information needed not only to care for the patient but also to evaluate the care provided.

The nurse educator explains that this is which of the following models? a. Model for Improvement c. Mayo Clinic
b. University of Colorado Hospital d. Samaritan Hospital Quality Practice

Question 2

A patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction on oxygen per nasal cannula for his diagnosed influenza is complaining of shortness of breath with an oxygen satura-tion of 88. Which action by the RN is best?

a. Increase the oxygen concentration.
b. Ask respiratory therapy to administer an albuterol treatment.
c. Notify the health care provider.
d. Determine if anxiety could be causing the shortness of breath.

kingfahad97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The University of Colorado Hospital Model provides a framework that nurses can use to organize
data/information needed to not only care for individual patients but also to evaluate the care rendered.
The Model for Improvement utilizes a plan-do-check-act or plan-do-study-act format.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A This action should be delayed until assessing any change after the bronchodilator administration.
B The respiratory therapist should administer a bronchodilator as the first action to assess the patient's response before determining the next action.
C This action should be delayed until assessing any change after the bronchodilator administration.
D This is probably not responsible for the change in condition.