The nurse educator is conducting a class for staff nurses on the ...

[evelyn o bentley]

The nurse educator is conducting a class for staff nurses on the importance of uniform language within health care documentation. Which statement regarding uniform language made by the one of the staff nurses would indicate the need for further instructio
 
  A) Uniform language refers to use of a standardized language across multiple disciplines.
  B) The use of uniform language within the electronic health record only provides benefits to the profession of nursing and the health organization.
  C) The Do Not Use abbreviation list is one example of uniform language.
  D) Continuity of care improves for the client when standardized terminology is used.

Question 2

The nurse manager is reviewing a quality improvement study conducted on a client care issue. List the order in which the steps should be evaluated to determine that the study was completed correctly.
 
  A) Research factors that contribute to better outcomes.
  B) Compare outcomes to benchmarks.
  C) Identify areas for improvement.
  D) Analyzing current protocols of care and associated outcomes.
  E) Implement changes to improve outcomes.
  F) Analyze client outcomes to determine effectiveness of changes.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Uniform language refers to use of a common or standardized language across multiple disciplines. The Joint Commission's list of Do Not Use abbreviations is one example of uniform language. The use of uniform language within the electronic health record can provide benefits to the client, the profession of nursing, and the health organization. Continuity of care improves for the client when standardized terminology is used.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D, B, C, A, E, F

Quality improvement involves analyzing current protocols of care and their associated outcomes, comparing those outcomes to leaders in high-quality care through benchmarking, identifying areas for improvement, researching factors that contribute to better outcomes, and implementing changes to improve outcomes. Client outcomes must then be analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the changes and identify areas for further improvement.

[evelyn o bentley]

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