Collecting and evaluating information to assess current processes are known as: A. research utilization. B. change implementation C. evidence-based practice. D. quality improvements. {Ans: C. evidence-based practice Rationale: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process of obtaining and analyzing data to address process changes that may be needed to improve patient care. After the evidence is evaluated, a plan is created to use this evidence, a process known as research utilization (RU). Quality improvement is a process that uses both EBP and RU to improve quality measures and patient outcomes.}Patients that present with a body temperature below 95F should not be removed from the operating room due to an increased risk of hypotension, apnea, sudden cardiac arrest, and __________________________. A. tachycardia. B. alkalosis. C. hyperglycemia. D. acidosis. {Ans: D. acidosis Rationale: "The patient should not be taken from the OR with a body temperature less than 95F. Below this crucial level, the risk for acidosis, hypoglycemia, bradycardia, hypotension, and apnea increases. This metabolic depression and delayed return of activity set the stage for possible sudden cardiac arrest."}Temperature of the OR {Ans: maintained between 68F and 75F (20C and 24C)}A health care facility is considering the purchase of a