The Standard for Best Practice Recommended by the Joint Commission

question 22

Multiple Choice

The standard for best practice recommended by The Joint Commission for acute myocardial infarction includes administration of aspirin on emergency department arrival based on data supporting what medication action?

• A)Aspirin will decrease the size of the heart blockage.
• B)Aspirin will prevent platelet aggregation.
• C)Aspirin will decrease the pain level.
• D)Aspirin will prevent deep venous thrombosis.

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Definitions:

Unexamined Ethnic Identity

A state where an individual has not critically explored or reflected upon the cultural, historical, and social significance of their ethnic background.

Majority Culture

The dominant cultural practices, values, and beliefs of the primary or most influential group within a society.

Native Culture

The traditions, customs, languages, and artifacts of a group of people who are indigenous to a specific geographical region.

Assimilation

The process in which people understand an experience in terms of their current stage of cognitive development and way of thinking.