Chapter 15 Pre-Lecture Quiz

Evaluation that is conducted by using direct observation of nursing care, patient interviews, and chart review to determine whether the specified evaluative criteria are met is known as ___________ evaluation.

concurrent

The documentation of a judgment summarizing data interpretation and patient outcome achievement is an _____________ statement.

evaluative

Quality by inspection focuses on finding opportunities for improvement and fosters an environment that thrives on teamwork.

false

The following would be considered an example of a psychomotor outcome: "Before discharge, patient will verbalize the need to quit smoking cigarettes."

false

In the nursing process, evaluative criteria are the patient _______ developed during the planning step.

outcomes

The evaluation of one staff member by another staff member on the same level in the hierarchy of an organization is known as ________ review.

peer

A _____________ of nursing practice is established by authority, custom, or consent, and reflects a level of performance accepted by and expected of nursing staff.

standard

A national study of more than 1,700 health care professionals found that the majority of physicians and nurses surveyed had seen coworkers take shortcuts that could have been dangerous to patients.

true

Evaluative criteria are measurable qualities, attributes, or characteristics that specify skills, knowledge, or health status

true

The focus of a process evaluation is the nature and sequence of activities carried out by nurses who are implementing the nursing process.

true