« previous next »

Author Question: Patient acuity systems have been developed to ____. a. Identify the severity of disease processes ... (Read 53 times)

futuristic

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 638
on: Jul 7, 2018
Patient acuity systems have been developed to ____.
 
  a. Identify the severity of disease processes
  b. Quantify the patients' needs for nursing care
  c. Predict nursing care needs at discharge
  d. Identify potential risks for complications related to their diagnosis

Question 2

Which of the following are the responsibilities of the delegatee in a situation (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Corrective action
  b. Own acts
  c. Accepting the delegation
  d. Appropriate notification and reporting
  e. Accomplishing the task


sylvia

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Acuity systems are used to identify and quantify each patients' needs for nursing care. It consid-ers diagnosis, mobility issues, self-care needs, psychosocial issues, caregiver support, teaching, and medication administration needs. All other options are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D, E
The delegatee accepts accountability for his or her own acts, accepts the delegation, uses appro-priate notification and reporting, and accomplishes the task.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care. A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
Major inner membrane transport systems for respiratory substrates and products Major inner membrane transport systems for respiratory substrates and products
Shallow-water systems are highly productive Shallow-water systems are highly productive
Frontal systems Frontal systems
Alcoholic Liver Disease Alcoholic Liver Disease
Autonomic Nervous Systems Autonomic Nervous Systems
Video: Glycolysis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library