Quality Improvement Basics
What is defined as proactive, systematic actions aimed at improving client outcomes in healthcare delivery?
Quality Improvement (QI) [focuses on the client]
What must be completed for any event that is inconsistent with the desired or normal operation in healthcare?
Incident report
What part of the respiratory system includes the nasopharynx and oropharynx?
upper airway
The term for the flow of air into and out of the lungs
ventilation
This mask is used to provide high concentrations of oxygen
nonrebreather mask
This nursing action can help improve oxygenation by clearing the airway
suctioning
Which approach focuses on reactive measures to improve healthcare delivery and centers around care providers?
Quality Assurance (QA) [focuses on the providers]
This type of event causes serious injury or death to a client and requires a root cause analysis.
Sentinel Event "Never Event" [med errors, wrong site surgery, client suicide]
This structure conducts air from the throat to the bronchi.
trachea
This is the process by which blood is delivered to the alveolar capillaries for gas exchange
Perfusion
This method involves a machine delivering constant air pressure to keep the airway open
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
This technique involves coughing and deep breathing to prevent pneumonia
huff coughing
What is the systematic process required by The Joint Commission for all sentinel events that aims to identify the cause and prevent future occurrences?
Root Cause Analysis
This term refers to any event that could have resulted in harm but did not
near miss
These small air sacs are the primary site of gas exchange
alveoli
What is the role of the brainstem in respiratory function?
monitoring oxygen and carbon dioxide levels
This delivery system allows for precise oxygen concentrations by changing the color-coded barrels.
Venturi Mask
This breathing technique helps to release trapped air in the lungs
pursed-lip breathing
What is the first step in the evidence-based practice process?
Identifying the Problem
This individual is often responsible for reviewing incident reports in a healthcare facility.
risk manager
The structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
diaphragm
This procedure helps to enhance clearance of secretions from the lungs
chest physiotherapy (CPT)
This device is used to encourage deep breathing and prevent atelectasis
incentive spirometer
What is PDSA?
Plan, Do, Study & Act
This structure connects the pharynx to the trachea and contains the vocal cords
larynx
This structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing
epiglottis