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lracut11

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse for a busy medical unit mistakenly administers a wrong medication to a patient. After assessing this error, the nurse classifies the error as a(n):
 
  A. poisoning accident.
  B. equipment-related accident.
  C. procedure-related accident.
  D. accident related to time management.

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A registered nurse for more than 15 years was concerned when she learned that her hospital was going to let unlicensed nursing assistants start IVs on patients. She knew that this was in violation of the scope of nursing practice in her state.
 
  Which of the following organizations define the scope of nursing's professional functions and responsibilities? A. The Joint Commission
  B. State Board of Health
  C. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  D. State Nurse Practice Acts


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Sierray

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
A poisoning accident is related to inhaled or ingested substances. An equipment-related accident results from misuse, disrepair, malfunction, or electrical hazard. An accident related to time management deals with the nurse's inability to follow an organization's policy and procedures.

Answer to Question 2

D
State Nurse Practice Acts have the most influence over nursing practice by defining the scope of nurses' professional functions and responsibilities.


lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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