A New Graduate Is Asked to Serve on the Hospital's

question 12

Multiple Choice

A new graduate is asked to serve on the hospital's quality improvement (QI) committee.The nurse understands that the first step in quality improvement is to:

• A)Collect data to determine whether standards are being met.
• B)Implement a plan to correct the problem.
• C)Identify the standard.
• D)Determine whether the findings warrant correction.

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Definitions:

White Noise

A consistent background noise that masks other sounds, often used to aid concentration or sleep.

Medulla

The base section of the brainstem involved in automatic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay center, channeling sensory information to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.