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jasdeep_brar · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

What determining indicators evaluate the manner in which care is delivered in a quality improvement program?

a. Structure indicators
b. Team indicators
c. Process indicators
d. Client indicators

Question 2

The patient is to receive multiple medications via the nasogastric tube. The nurse is concerned that the tube may become clogged. To prevent this, the nurse

a. Irrigates the tube with 60 mL of water after all medications are given.
b. Checks with the pharmacy to find out if liquid forms of the medications are available.
c. Instills nonliquid medications without diluting.
d. Mixes all medications together to decrease the number of administrations.

pratush dev · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Process indicators are quality indicators that evaluate the manner in which care is delivered.
Structure indicators evaluate the structure or systems for delivering care; an example is adherence to checking that emergency carts are adequately stocked.
Team indicators do not exist in this context.
Client indicators would actually be outcome indicators. Outcome indicators evaluate the result of care delivered.

Answer to Question 2

B
Avoid crushed medication if liquid is available. Irrigate with 30 mL of water before and after each medication per tube. Dilute crushed medications if not liquid. Read pharmacological information on compatibility of drugs and formula before mixing medications.