which organization publishes the national patient safety goals

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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. Which organization publishes the National Patient Safety Goals?

A. The Joint Commission
B. Medicare
C. The American Nurses Association
D. The Institute of Medicine

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

2. Which assessment is NOT a nonverbal sing of pain?

A. Decreased attention span
B. Grimacing
C. Increase in heart rate
D. Reported pain of 5/10

Correct answer: D

Rationale:

3. The quality and risk nurse in the local hospital is performing a hospital survey on sentinel events. Which statements would the nurse use to best describe a sentinel event?

A. Operating room event involving the use of unsafe equipments
B. Specific events that enable a hospital to maximize reimbursement
C. An unexpected event involving death or serious physical or psychological injury
D. An event that can cause serious injury to a client that should never happen in a hospital

Correct answer: C

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4. What intervention by the nurse would be the best to prevent deep vein thrombosis after a fracture of the hip?

A. Encouraging bedrest
B. Applying antiembolism stockings
C. Tell the client to take anticoagulants
D. Teaching about smoking cessation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The best intervention to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after a fracture of the hip is to apply antiembolism stockings. These stockings help promote circulation and prevent blood clots from forming in the legs due to immobility. Encouraging bedrest is not recommended as it can increase the risk of DVT. While anticoagulants are used in some cases, the primary prevention method is mechanical prophylaxis like antiembolism stockings. Teaching about smoking cessation is important for overall health but is not directly related to preventing DVT in this scenario.