NUR 372 Q&A Bundle

Prospective Payment System - payment mechanisms for reimbursing hospitals for inpatient healthcare services in which a predetermined rate is set for treatment of specific illnesses Diagnosis Related Groups - group of patients classified to establish a mechanism for healthcare reimbursement based on...

Transition to Parenthood Key Points (4) -Parenting is a process of role attainment and transition -Period of change and instability for all families -Ongoing process as parent(s) and infant(s) develop -Use family-centred care to support the family as the primary knowledge source Parental Attachment...

What is healthcare quality? the degree to which health care services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge What is quality improvement? an approach to the continuous study and improvement of the proc...

What is the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)? Non-profit organization Optimizes health for citizens of the US and the world The focus is on quality, safety, innovation What organization created the triple aim? IHI What is the purpose of the Triple Aim? To improve quality and safety and p...

Development of partnerships to achieve the best possible outcomes that reflect the particular needs of the patient What is the definition of collaboration? Nurse-patient, nurse-nurse, interprofessional, interorganizational What are the 4 components of collaboration? Temporary alliance (treaty) Wha...

In Canada, how many births happen every year? 389,912 Birthing individuals who receive positive, continuous support throughout their labour are more likely to (7): 1. Feel more in control of their labour and birth 2. Use pharmacological measures less 3. Require less medical interventions during lab...

What is the infection cycle? Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, means of transmission, portal of entry and susceptible host. Manifestations of infection redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function Lab evidence of infection -elevated WBCs (>10,000/mm^3) -increase in specific types ...

Following assessment of a patient with pneumonia, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance. Which information best supports this diagnosis? a. Weak, nonproductive cough effort b. Large amounts of greenish sputum c. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute d. Resting puls...

Why do we focus on quality and safety? Why? - To decrease medical errors - Medical errors create burden >Financial >Physical >Emotional Financial burdens - Healthcare systems not reimbursed for something that occurred from medical error - Lawsuit payouts - Pt may have to take time off work...

Family-Centred Care Family-centred care recognizes the family as the unit of care -Develop interventions not for the individual but the family unit as a whole How is family defined? It is defined by the childbearing person -Includes people that are significant to the childbearing person -The relati...