Author Question: When organizing tasks, categorizing them according to patient needs/conditions is an effective means ... (Read 17 times)

kaid0807

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 515
When organizing tasks, categorizing them according to patient needs/conditions is an effective means of triaging patient care. Which of the following does not belong?
 
  a. life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions
  b. activities essential for patient safety
  c. activities essential to the plan of care
  d. activities essential to the hospital/organizational regulation

Question 2

Circumstances surrounding health-care work that contribute to workers' susceptibility to homicide and assault include:
 
  A) Working in low-crime areas
  B) Having good hospital security
  C) Experienced staff to deal with problems
  D) Working in large groups



covalentbond

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Answer to Question 1

D
Prioritizing care is one way that nurses have of organizing their patient care duties. Tasks related to life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions (e.g., assessing a patient's ABCs) are always the top priority. Patient safety concerns come second (e.g., availability of crash carts, equipment to help prevent falls or injury). The third area of patient care duties relates to the plan of care and patient comfort, education (e.g., pain medication, patient positioning, diabetes education).

Answer to Question 2

C
Experienced staff to deal with problems



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

Did you know?

The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.

Did you know?

Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library