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littleanan · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

. Historically nurses have had limited power in the healthcare system. How can a nurse best exercise power to move the provision of healthcare in a positive direction?

A) By participating in shared governance
B) By providing evidence-based care
C) By establishing collaborative relationships with physicians
D) By becoming accredited in a specialty area

Question 2

A hospital is currently undergoing scrutiny in terms of a number of hospital healthcare outcomes. Which of the following would be considered an outcome?

A) The ratio of care providers to managers and administrators in the hospital
B) The incidence of nosocomial infections in the hospital
C) The demographics of the population that the hospital serves
D) The major sources of revenue for the hospital

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
One of the most effective ways for nurses to effect change in the healthcare system
is by taking advantage of opportunities to participate in shared governance. Accreditation,
collaboration, and high-quality care are all positive actions, but they are less directly related to
the exercise of power and influence.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Outcome measures are specific, measurable aspects of healthcare that show the
effectiveness of the system as a whole. An example of an important outcome measure is the
incidence of nosocomial infections in a care setting. The staffing mix, the demographics of the
community, and the revenue sources of the hospital may be important data but they are not
considered to be outcomes.