Performance Metrics Must Be

question 21

Multiple Choice

Performance Metrics must be:

• A) Actionable
• B) Qualitative only
• C) Accepted from vendors
• D) Should not be designed by the Steering Committee

Understand the role of cues and inferences in the assessment and diagnosis process.

Grasp the components and steps in the nursing process from assessment through evaluation.

Identify strategies for effective communication during the patient assessment and interview.

Recognize the nurse's responsibilities in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.

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Definitions:

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the incus, one of three ossicles.

Dynamic Equilibrium

A state of balance in a system where there is continuous movement but overall stability is maintained, often used in reference to fluid and electrolyte balance within the body.

Semicircular Canals

Structures in the inner ear involved in maintaining balance and spatial orientation; they detect rotations of the head.

Utricle

A small, fluid-filled sac in the vestibular system of the inner ear, aiding in the sense of balance.