Qsen Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Which are the current NPSGs for hospitals? {Ans: Prevent infection Infection prevention measures are NPSGs. Use alarms safely The safe use of alarms and prevention of alarm fatigue are NPSGs. Use medicines safely The safe use of medicines is an NPSG. Improve staff communication Improving staff communication to report critical test results to the correct person in a timely manner is an NPSG.}In which ways does achievement of the knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) by nurses improve the quality and safety of patient care? {Ans: Nurses adopt low-risk approaches to high-risk situations. The safety KSAs give nurses competency in reducing risk of error in performing patient care. Nurses become adept at using technology to reduce errors. Using the informatics KSAs gives nurses fluency in electronic health records and technology, which allows them to use these tools to provide better care. Nurses involve the patient and family in planning and implementation of care.The patient-centered care domain competency focuses on involving the patient and family in decisions about the patient's care. Nurses look at data with the idea of using it to drive improvements in patient outcomes.The quality improvement competencies involve looking at continuously improving methods of care delivery through