1. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) developed the Magnet Recognition Program for hospitals to address quality patient care. What is the significance of achieving magnet status?
a.Excellence in quality patient care and recruitment and retention of nurses
b.Excellence in research, patient care, and retention of physiciSELECTED ANSWER
c.Excellence in recruiting nurses, early discharge, and effective billing
d.Excellence in recruitment and retention of ancillary caregivers

2.The chief purpose of evidence-based practice is to
a.offer a problem-solving approach to systematically research clinical evidence directed toward a specific patient problem.
b.prepare the nurse to conduct specific research in patient care practices.
c.prepare the nurse for employment in an evidence-based research center.
d.research clinical evidence that covers the entire aspect of a specific problem.

3.Which statement reflects an important principle to be applied by the nurse who is developing a relevant clinical question regarding a specific patient concern, using PICO?
a.The type of question will determine which resources to access.
b.A systematic approach determines which questions will be asked.
c.The clinical question is formulated at the conclusion of the literature search.
d.Background questions are identified at the conclusion of the literature search.

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Question 1 ANS A Magnet recognition is one of the manyStudy responses to the call for quality of care of the ANCCs Magnet Recognition Program The sign... View the full answer