You Are Excited by Evidence Supporting the Use of PDAs

question 20

Multiple Choice

You are excited by evidence supporting the use of PDAs at the bedside to improve documentation and patient outcomes.You have disseminated the information through discussions and e-mails and are now ready to begin the process of considering implementation on the unit.To develop positive attitudes toward the use and implementation of the technology,you would discuss your ideas with (Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation Theory) :

• A) Harvey, RN, a technology guru, who enthusiastically tries on all new software.
• B) Berta, RN, who thoughtfully considers evidence and regularly uses it to try new approaches in her practice.
• C) Carol, LPN, who is positive about new ideas but looks to her friends for their ideas about whether or not to try something new.
• D) Ben, a 10-year veteran of the unit, who wonders why technology should be used at all. He says that he will use it when there is no chance of security breaks.

Comprehend the differences between volatile and nonvolatile memory in PLCs.

Recognize the customization capabilities of modular PLCs for specific applications.

Grasp the process and implications of loading a new program into a PLC.

Understand the limitations and compatibilities of PLC programming software among different manufacturers.

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Definitions:

Decentralization

The distribution of decision-making powers from a central authority to lower levels in an organization or across various geographic locations.

Quality Managers

Professionals responsible for monitoring and maintaining the quality of products and services in a company to meet specified standards.

Responsibility Accounting

A system of accounting in which different sections of an organization are evaluated on the basis of their financial performance and managers are held accountable for operational results.

Lower-Level Managers

Managers who are at the first or second layer of the management hierarchy, typically responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and reporting to higher-level managers.