A 76-year-old patient who is recovering from pneumonia, was found lying on the floor next to the
commode. How will the risk management team use the incident report filled out on Mrs. Harris?
A) The risk management team will synthesize and analyze all reports of a similar nature to
develop better standards for patient care.
B) The risk management team will probably not review this incident report as the patient was
not injured.
C) The risk management team will determine if there is negligence, which requires a report to
the Board of Nurse Examiners.
D) The risk management team will consult with the hospital attorney prior to taking any action.
Question 2
What is the starting point for a risk management evaluation?
A) When a patient is injured
B) When a trend is noted on a nursing unit that suggests substandard care
C) When a lawsuit is filed
D) When an incident report is completed
The most abundant elements found in living organisms
Taking a Patient’s Axillary Temperature
Schematic of an automated external defibrillator (AED) attached to a patient.
An infant lying in the crib, looking at the mobiles hanging above him.
The medical assistant will provide patient education regarding the daily use of diabetic glucose ...
A chest X-ray showing pneumonia characterized by the patch of gray-white areas.