Author Question: As a nurse and member of the Professional Practice Committee at your institution, you will be asked ... (Read 58 times)

naturalchemist · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

As a nurse and member of the Professional Practice Committee at your institution, you will be asked to review policies and to make suggestions for changes. The components of the review will include

a. evidence of the current practice, and a lit-erature review to determine current best evidence.
b. a nursing literature review.
c. evidence of outcomes.
d. comparison studies.

Question 2

Which of the following are Decentralized or Shared governance interactions?

1. Hierarchical communication
2. Occurs at point of care/service
3. Direct communication
4. High staff input
5. Synergistic work environment
6. Collegiality, collaboration, partnership
a. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
b. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
c. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
d. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

patma1981 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Evidence of the current practice, and a literature review are used together to determine current best evidence are necessary as part of the review process for establishing and/or maintaining best practices.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Decentralized or Shared governance interactions are
Knowledge-based
Occurs at point of care/service
Direct communication
High staff input
Integrates equity, accountability, and authority for staff and managers
Synergistic work environment
Cohesive goals/purpose, ownership
Collegiality, collaboration, partnership