Author Question: The leadership of a private hospital have chosen to begin the process of accreditation in order to ... (Read 55 times)

tiara099

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 588
The leadership of a private hospital have chosen to begin the process of accreditation in order to enhance the credibility and status of the hospital.
 
  The accreditation process and necessary performance improvements that the hospital will undertake will most likely occur under the auspices of what regulatory body?
  A) Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
  B) The Joint Commission
  C) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  D) The state Department of Public Health (DPH)

Question 2

The nurse discusses medication use with the older adult who has arthritis, asthma, and glaucoma. Which of the following information should be included in the teaching?
 
  A) Use over-the-counter cold medications as needed.
  B) Apply the dorzolamide (Trusopt) drops 1 minute after the pilocarpine.
  C) Avoid stool softeners and laxatives.
  D) Take ibuprofen as directed for the arthritis pain.



coreycathey

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Only the ibuprofen recommendation is warranted. Cold remedies can contain mydriatic agents that increase intraocular pressure; straining in an effort to defecate can also increase it. Eye drops should be separated by 5 minutes.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates’s recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library