A Nurse Is Implementing Quality Performance Standards in a Public

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse is implementing quality performance standards in a public health department.Which of the following best describes the importance of this action?

• A) Quality performance standards are used to guide improvement in the public health system.
• B) Quality performance standards rigidly control public health.
• C) Quality performance standards guide administrators to monitor public health at the national level.
• D) Quality performance standards can be used as hiring guidelines for nurses.

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Definitions:

Seeking Change

The process of actively pursuing modifications or improvements in personal, professional, or societal aspects.

Dissatisfying

Causing discontent or discomfort; not meeting an individual's expectations or desires.

Existing Group

A set of individuals who are currently assembled as a team or cohort within an organization or for a specific purpose.

Sole Basis

The only reason or foundation upon which a decision or action is based.