The Nurse Manager Has an Adequate Understanding of the Continuous

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager has an adequate understanding of the continuous quality improvement process of Six Sigma when doing which of the following?

• A)Uses Six Sigma to identify errors
• B)Uses Six Sigma to increase profits
• C)Uses Six Sigma to keep standard policies and procedures consistent
• D)Uses Six Sigma to improve patient-provider communication

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Definitions:

Daily Aspirin

The routine intake of a low-dose aspirin, often prescribed to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Metoprolol

A medication used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and heart failure, belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers which work by slowing the heart rate.

Alert and Oriented

A term used in healthcare to describe a patient's state of consciousness and awareness of their environment, time, and identity.

Medication Errors

Mistakes in the prescribing, dispensing, or administration of drugs, potentially leading to harmful effects for the patient.