Author Question: Which of the following is classified as a patient behavior accident? a. The patient sustained ... (Read 44 times)

Deast7027 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following is classified as a patient behavior accident?

a. The patient sustained burns while smoking in the bathroom.
b. The patient was given the wrong medication by a nurse.
c. The patient fell while being transferred from the bed to the chair.
d. The patient received a shock from electrocautery during surgery.

Question 2

The major source of injury among older adults is

a. falling c. unsafe workplace
b. automobile accidents d. substance abuse

smrtceo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Patient behavior accidents occur when the patient's behavior or actions precipitate the accident, such as by smoking in the bathroom. Therapeutic procedure accidents occur during the delivery of medical or nursing interventions, such as medication errors and patient falls. Equipment accidents result from the malfunction or improper use of medical equipment, such as electrocution and fire.

Answer to Question 2

A
Automobile accidents and substance abuse are sources of injury for the adolescent. Unsafe workplaces are sources of injury for the adult. Falling is a source of injury for the older adult because of being prone to falling in the bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen due to the loss of agility and visual acuity along with dizziness and syncope related to medication side effects.