Which of the Following Are Components of the Institute for Healthcare

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are components of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's (IHI's) ventilator bundle?

• A) Interrupt sedation each day to assess readiness to extubate.
• B) Maintain head of bed at least 30 degrees of elevation.
• C) Provide deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis.
• D) Provide prophylaxis for peptic ulcer disease.
• E) Swab the mouth with foam swabs every 2 hours.

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Definitions:

Wheelchair

A mobility aid consisting of a chair mounted on wheels, used by people for whom walking is difficult or impossible due to illness, injury, or disability.

Disclosing Stigma

The process of revealing a characteristic or condition that might lead to social discrimination and judgment.

Illness Behavior

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Diagnosis

The identification of the nature and cause of a health condition through examination of symptoms and often diagnostic tests.