Before Beginning a Continuous QI Project,a Nurse Should Determine the Minimal

question 10

Multiple Choice

Before beginning a continuous QI project,a nurse should determine the minimal safety level of care by referring to which of the following?

• A) The procedure manual.
• B) Nursing care standards.
• C) The litigation rate of unsafe practice.
• D) Job descriptions of the organization.

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Definitions:

Freudian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Denial of Reality

A psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Self-conscious

Experiencing acute awareness of oneself, particularly in social contexts, that can lead to feelings of awkwardness or anxiety.

Impaired Performance

A reduction in the ability to carry out tasks or activities to the usual standard, often due to external or internal factors.