A Nurse Is Using the First Stage of the Outcomes

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is using the first stage of the Outcomes and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) outcomes analysis.Which of the following best describes what the nurse is doing?

• A) Comparing an agency's performance to a national sample
• B) Reporting data on patient care to a national registry
• C) Stabilizing a client's condition to continue to receive funding
• D) Documenting client assessment data and findings

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Definitions:

Flashbulb Memory

A highly detailed, exceptionally vivid 'snapshot' of the moment and circumstances in which a piece of surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard.

Retention Cue

A retention cue is a stimulus or reminder that aids in the recall of information from memory.

Vivid Memory

A particularly clear and detailed memory of an event or moment, often with emotional significance, that remains strong over time.

Ignoring Base Rates

Involves disregarding statistical information in favor of anecdotal evidence when making judgments.