The chief nurse executive (CNE) of a hospital frequently visits ...

[audie]

The chief nurse executive (CNE) of a hospital frequently visits with on-staff physicians, both in a formal and informal manner. What is the primary purpose of this interaction?
 
  1. This interaction is a job requirement of the CNE.
  2. The CNE believes that socializing with physicians builds social status.
  3. This interaction can help to build strong, positive work relationships with the medical staff.
  4. Interacting with physicians helps to strengthen the image of nursing.

Question 2

Which statement, made by a staff nurse, reflects correct identification of the primary goal of quality improvement (QI)?
 
  1. This process will save us money.
  2. I like that this intervention saves time.
  3. It seems as if the physicians like our new charting system.
  4. My patients do better since we are using this system.

[irishcancer18]

Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation: 1. This may be true, but it is not the most important reason for this action.
2. This may be true, but it is not the most important reason for this action.
3. While all of these options may be in some ways true, the most important reason for this socialization is to build a strong, positive relationship with the medical staff.
4. This may be true, but it is not the most important reason for this action.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 1. Quality improvement may save the hospital money, especially in the long term, but this is not the primary goal of the process.
2. Quality improvement may result in more efficient work, but this is not the primary goal of the process.
3. While quality improvement may result in everyone being happier and more satisfied with care, this is not the primary goal of the process.
4. The primary goal of the QI process is to improve patient outcomes.

[audie]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[Liamb2179]

Gracias!