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altibaby

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A health care organization utilizes the classic model to evaluate the quality of care provided to clients. List the elements of this model used to evaluate quality. (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Length of stay
  2. Structure
  3. Readmission rates
  4. Outcomes
  5. Infection rates
  6. Process

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client for a heart murmur. Which of the following should be included in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Blood pressure
  2. Heart rate
  3. Location
  4. Radiation
  5. Timing
  6. Intensity


amcvicar

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2, 4, 6
The classic model for the evaluation of quality provides for the measurement of structure, process, and outcome variables. Length of stay is a process outcome. Readmission rates are financial outcomes. Infection rates are clinical outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

3, 4, 5, 6
When assessing heart murmurs, the following are evaluated: location, radiation, timing, and intensity. Blood pressure and heart rate are not assessed during the assessment of a heart murmur.


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