Answer to Question 1
2
Explanation: 1. A concurrent audit is conducted during the clients course of care and examines care being
given to achieve a desired outcome and recommends change as needed. A peer review occurs
when practicing nurses determine the standards and criteria that indicate quality care and then
assess performance against these standards. Utilization reviews are based on the appropriate
allocation of resources and are not specifically directed at nursing care. A retrospective audit is
conducted after a clients discharge and involves examination of a large number of cases.
Answer to Question 2
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Staff nurses are responsible for prioritizing care for the clients for whom they provide care.
Rationale 2: Staff nurses act as liaisons between clients and other health care professionals.
Rationale 3: Staff nurses work to coordinate care provided by other health care professionals.
Rationale 4: Staff nurses may have input into budget development but do not have direct responsibility for the process.
Rationale 5: Staff nurses have the responsibility of delegating tasks to nonprofessional staff.
Global Rationale:
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The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
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