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A group of nurses is looking to reduce the number of cases of ventilator-associated pneumonia in their hospital. The nurses decide to use the IHI model as their guiding process. Place the following steps in the order in which they should be performed
 
  1. Study the process from start to finish.
  2. Develop a goal statement and determine what will be measured during this process.
  3. Proceed with ventilator care process using standard hospital protocols.
  4. Make changes to the processes as determined by results of the study.

Question 2

A nurse is evaluating the survival rate for victims of Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs) who had used seat belts.
 
  The following data was reviewed: The total number of MVAs was 548, the total number of deaths was 232, the total number of people wearing seatbelts during their MVA was 476, and the total number of deaths in people wearing seatbelts was 117. What is the survival rate in people wearing seatbelts? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. ___________________ _
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3, 1, 2, 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 75





 

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