This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A nurse is learning about quality improvement measures taken by the hospital. Root cause analy-sis ... (Read 82 times)

abc

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 543
A nurse is learning about quality improvement measures taken by the hospital. Root cause analy-sis is a process for identifying the cause of an error. What is the greatest benefit to establishing the root cause?
 
  a. Prevention of future similar incidents
  b. Identification of the responsible person
  c. Allows corrective action to be taken
  d. Identification of cause

Question 2

A nurse decides to use the ethical principle of utilitarianism to make clinical decisions. This prin-ciple is based on the greatest good for the greatest number. Which situation would most likely cause an ethical dilemma for this nurse?
 
  a. Triaging a disaster scene
  b. Maintaining ventilatory support on a pa-tient with six children
  c. Evacuation of all mobile patients during a flood
  d. Allowing a patient with influenza to return home from the clinic after diagnosis



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

connor417

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The purpose of investigations of errors is to prevent incidents in the future. The options are not the greatest benefit to the process.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A patient with influenza could infect family members and cause harm. The other options would not cause conflict for this nurse.




abc

  • Member
  • Posts: 543
Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Wow, this really help


aliotak

  • Member
  • Posts: 326
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

Did you know?

Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

Did you know?

The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.

Did you know?

The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library