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The nurse is planning to utilize the core competency use informatics when providing patient care. Which action should the nurse perform when using this core competency?
 
  1. Change the sharps container in a patient's room.
  2. Document the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient.
  3. Discuss the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist.
  4. Search through a database of articles to find current research on wound care.

Question 2

The nurse plans to implement evidence-based practice when providing patient care. Which activities should the nurse perform?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Participate in education and research activities when possible.
  2. Integrate research findings with clinical care to maximize patient outcomes.
  3. Serve on the committee to create critical pathways for patient care.
  4. Reinforce hand hygiene techniques with unlicensed assistive personnel.
  5. Contact Environmental Services to report a malfunctioning infusion pump.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Examples of the nurse using the core competency use informatics include the use of technology to communicate, manage knowledge, reduce errors, and support decision making. The activity of searching through a database of articles to find current research on wound care is an example of use informatics. Changing the sharps container in a patient's room is an example of quality improvement. Documenting the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient is an example of patient-centered care. Discussing the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist is an example of teamwork and collaboration.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2

Participating in education and research activities when possible is an example of implementing evidence-based practice in the provision of patient care. Integrating research findings with clinical care to maximize patient outcomes is an example of implementing evidence-based practice in the provision of patient care. Serving on the committee to create critical pathways for patient care is an example of teamwork and collaboration. Reinforcing hand hygiene techniques with unlicensed assistive personnel is an example of quality improvement. Contacting Environmental Services to report a malfunctioning infusion pump is an example of quality improvement.




rmenurse

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


CAPTAINAMERICA

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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