Question 1

What are the major attributes of health care quality? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Conforms to standards 
B)  Sound decision making 
C)  High acuity patients 
D)  Low health care costs 
E)  Identifies adverse events 
A)  Conforms to standards 
B)  Sound decision making 
C)  High acuity patients 
D)  Low health care costs 
E)  Identifies adverse events A,B,E

Question 2

The focus of quality health care should be on which of the following items? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Excellent services 
B)  Comprehensive communication 
C)  Private hospital rooms 
D)  Health team collaboration 
E)  Culturally competent care 
A)  Excellent services 
B)  Comprehensive communication 
C)  Private hospital rooms 
D)  Health team collaboration 
E)  Culturally competent care A,B,D,E

Question 3

The patient's perception of his or her care is not as important as the outcome of the care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A student nurse is talking with his instructor.The student asks how quality of care is evaluated.The best response by the instructor is "Quality of care is evaluated

Accepted Answer

A)  by the patient getting well." 
B)  on the basis of process and outcomes." 
C)  by the physician's assessment." 
D)  by the patient's satisfaction." 
A)  by the patient getting well." 
B)  on the basis of process and outcomes." 
C)  by the physician's assessment." 
D)  by the patient's satisfaction."

Question 5

Two nurses are discussing health care quality.They agree on the statement that health care quality requires

Accepted Answer

A)  magnet status hospitals. 
B)  fewer adverse events. 
C)  collaboration of multiple health care agencies. 
D)  increased patient education. 
A)  magnet status hospitals. 
B)  fewer adverse events. 
C)  collaboration of multiple health care agencies. 
D)  increased patient education.

Question 6

A student nurse and clinical instructor are discussing quality in health care.The instructor knows the student understands when the student says,"Quality is

Accepted Answer

A)  apparent in all health care." 
B)  an outcome of health care." 
C)  seen and unseen in health care." 
D)  achieved by collaboration in health care." 
A)  apparent in all health care." 
B)  an outcome of health care." 
C)  seen and unseen in health care." 
D)  achieved by collaboration in health care."

Question 7

The focus for The Joint Commission (TJC)is _____ and _____ in the delivery of health care.

Accepted Answer

A)  cost containment; safety 
B)  safety; quality 
C)  quality; assessment 
D)  assessment; evaluation 
A)  cost containment; safety 
B)  safety; quality 
C)  quality; assessment 
D)  assessment; evaluation

Exam 46: Health Care Quality

What are the major attributes of health care quality? (Select all that apply.)

The focus of quality health care should be on which of the following items? (Select all that apply.)

The patient's perception of his or her care is not as important as the outcome of the care.

A student nurse is talking with his instructor.The student asks how quality of care is evaluated.The best response by the instructor is "Quality of care is evaluated

Two nurses are discussing health care quality.They agree on the statement that health care quality requires

A student nurse and clinical instructor are discussing quality in health care.The instructor knows the student understands when the student says,"Quality is

The focus for The Joint Commission (TJC)is _____ and _____ in the delivery of health care.

Development

Functional Ability

Family Dynamics

Culture

Motivation

Adherence

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Thermoregulation

Cellular Regulation

Intracranial Regulation

Glucose Regulation

Nutrition

Elimination

Perfusion

Gas Exchange

Clotting

Reproduction

Sexuality

Immunity

Inflammation

Infection

Mobility

Tissue Integrity

Sensory Perception

Pain

Stress

Coping

Mood and Affect

Anxiety

Cognition

Psychosis

Addiction

Interpersonal Violence

Professionalism

Clinical Judgment

Leadership

Ethics

Patient Education

Health Promotion

Communication

Collaboration

Safety

Technology and Informatics

Evidence

Care Coordination

Caregiving

Palliation

Health Care Organizations

Health Care Economics

Health Policy

Health Care Law

Filters

The focus for The Joint Commission (TJC)is _ and _ in the delivery of health care.