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ts19998

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To reduce the incidence of falls in a skilled nursing unit, the nurse manager contacts the risk manager. Risk management is a process that attempts to identify potential hazards and:
 
  a. Compensate for previous injuries.
  b. Eliminate these risks before anyone else is harmed.
  c. Supersede the need for staff members to file incident reports.
  d. Discipline staff members who have been involved in previous incident reports.

Question 2

Which of the following is a general definition for the term physical fitness?
 
  a. Ability to exercise for 30 minutes without respiratory distress
  b. Attainment of cardiovascular health
  c. Flexibility of the joints and back muscles
  d. Performance-related and health-related attributes associated with healthy lifestyle


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pikon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Risk management involves taking proactive steps to identify and eliminate risks and liability.

Answer to Question 2

D


ts19998

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Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
:D TYSM

steff9894

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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