Author Question: Which of the following realities would cause difficult ethical conflicts for a faith community ... (Read 12 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following realities would cause difficult ethical conflicts for a faith community nurse?

a. Best clinical practice may suggest behaviors contrary to the faith community's values and beliefs.
b. Individuals might pressure the nurse to make medical decisions for them.
c. Persons do not always follow the nurse's advice as to appropriate actions.
d. Some political maneuvers within the faith community have implications for the nurse's practice.

Question 2

Which of the following best explains the purpose of the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)?

a. To analyze the cost-effectiveness of health agencies
b. To evaluate and improve clinical performance quality
c. To measure and publicize hospital data on outcomes such as death rates
d. To survey patient satisfaction with care received from health agencies

lkanara2 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The nurse must understand the policies and beliefs of the congregation related to specific health issues. Church doctrine may guide members to adopt values and beliefs that are in conflict with current health care recommendations, such as issues of homosexuality, infertility, birth control, or sex education for youth. The parish nurse must understand that the politics of working within the faith system require acceptance of individual and system values and beliefs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
OASIS is a data set that measures outcomes of adult home care patients to monitor outcome-based quality improvement. These items are used to monitor outcomes, plan patient care, provide reports on patient characteristics for each agency, and evaluate and improve clinical performance. The use of OASIS is mandatory for all Medicare and Medicaid patients receiving skilled care. The primary purpose of OASIS is not to analyze the cost-effectiveness of health agencies. This data set does not publicize hospital data or survey patient satisfaction of care from the health agencies.