53. A nurse recently accepted employment at a 500+ bed hospi…

53. A nurse recently accepted employment at a 500+ bed hospital as the Quality Management Director.  She has determined that education regarding performance improvement principles is a priority for hospital staff and the physicians.   Which of the following activities is least descriptive of an effective quality program?                                                                       

62. A patient on mechanical ventilation goes into respirator…

62. A patient on mechanical ventilation goes into respiratory distress with an oxygen saturation level of 89%, heart rate of 120 beats/minute, and increased agitation and restlessness. On auscultation, the lung sounds are diminished on one side. What is the priority nursing action the nurse should perform?