If the Nurse Had an Adequate Understanding of Continuous Quality

question 16

Multiple Choice

If the nurse had an adequate understanding of continuous quality improvement,which of the following statements would the nurse make?

• A)"The accountability for quality is vested in quality circles that function along service lines to improve patient care."
• B)"After quality standards are achieved,the nurse strives to maintain that standard of care."
• C)"Quality standards must incorporate the expectations of patients and their families."
• D)"Systems within the hospital must be reviewed to determine how care can be enhanced."
• E)"Reducing costs to provide for substantial pay increases for nursing staff is an example of continuous quality improvement."
• F)"Computerized electronic documentation systems that provide continuous assessment of patient charges are an example of continuous quality improvement."

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

In hypothesis testing, the hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, suggesting some effect or difference exists.

Non-directional

Pertains to hypotheses or tests that do not specify the direction of the expected differences or relationships.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis positing no effect or no difference; it serves as the default assumption to be tested against the alternative hypothesis.

Directional Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies the expected direction of the relationship between variables, indicating an increase or decrease.