NursingNursing PracticeConcepts for Nursing PracticePractice Set 8
Questions Bank
Which statement is true regarding the patient's perception of his or her care?
Patent perception is just as important as the outcome of care.
Patient perception is insignificant compared to the outcome of care.
Patient satisfaction has no relation to quality of care.
Patient satisfaction is insignificant compared to the outcome of care.
Two nurses are discussing health care quality. They agree which event contributes to increased health care quality?
Magnet status hospitals
Fewer adverse events
Collaboration of multiple health care agencies
Increased patient education
A student nurse is talking with his instructor. The student asks how quality of care is evaluated. What is the best response by the instructor?
"Quality of care is evaluated by the patient getting well."
"Quality of care is evaluated on the basis of process and outcomes."
"Quality of care is evaluated by the physician's assessment."
"Quality of care is evaluated by the patient's satisfaction."
What are two major foci of The Joint Commission (TJC) in the delivery of health care?
Cost containment; safety
Safety; quality
Quality; assessment
Assessment; evaluation
A student nurse and clinical instructor are discussing quality in health care. The instructor knows the student understands when the student makes which statement?
"Quality is apparent in all health care."
"Quality is an outcome of health care."
"Quality is seen and unseen in health care."
"Quality is achieved by collaboration in health care."