Chapter 1, Preparation For Patient care Activities
Based on Fairchild's Principles and Techniques of Patient Care, 5e
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It's A Wonderful Life's Mr. Gower accidentally fills a medication order with poison. Which of the “Five 'Rights' of Medication Administration” did he not follow?
- A.
Right patient
- B.
Right drug
- C.
Right time
- D.
Right route
- E.
Right dose
Correct Answer
B. Right drugExplanation
Chapter 1, Box 1-9 (page 20)Rate this question:
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- 2.
Luckily, George Bailey realizes Mr. Gower's mistake, and the medication never reaches the patient. What would Mr. Gower's medical error now be classified as?
- A.
Latent error, sentinel event
- B.
Latent error, potential adverse event
- C.
Active error, sentinel event
- D.
Active error, potential adverse event
Correct Answer
D. Active error, potential adverse eventExplanation
Chapter 1, Table 1-6 (page 20)Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which is NOT an element of informed consent?
- A.
Description or outline of the proposed, recommended treatment plan, techniques, or procedures
- B.
Stated or implied guarantee of results
- C.
Expected prognosis or outcome
- D.
Potential or possible consequence of no treatment
Correct Answer
B. Stated or implied guarantee of resultsExplanation
Chapter 1, Box 1-2 (page 7)Rate this question:
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- 4.
Failure to maintain proper documentation and records can result in...
- A.
Delay or denial of reimbursement
- B.
Dismissal or disciplinary action against the practitioner
- C.
Delivery of improper or poor-quality treatment
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
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Which of the following is a form of nonverbal communication (NVC)?
- A.
Appearance
- B.
Facial expressions
- C.
Touch
- D.
Gestures
- E.
All of the above are forms of NVC
Correct Answer
E. All of the above are forms of NVCExplanation
Chapter 1, Table 1-5 (page 17)Rate this question:
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