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You are responsible for preparing a deceased newborn for the family to view. Which of the following descriptions represents the best way for you to prepare the newborn?
 
  a. naked and wrapped in a sheet c. in a diaper and small hospital shirt
  b. clothed in an outfit of clothes d. in a diaper and wrapped in a blanket

Question 2

When a medication error is made, malpractice has occurred only if:
 
  a. an expert witness can convince a jury that it is malpractice
  b. the medication is a prescription drug and not over the counter
  c. there are damages such as pain and suffering
  d. the client receiving the medication was a child



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Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. In preparing a deceased newborn for the family to view, it would be totally inappropriate to present the newborn naked and wrapped in a sheet.
B Correct. When preparing the deceased newborn for viewing by the parents, it is important the newborn be washed and dressed appropriately. This helps parents see their deceased newborn as a child. Clothing the infant in an outfit and wrapping it in a blanket selected by the parents helps the family take ownership of the deceased and the loss.
C Incorrect. In preparing a deceased newborn for the family to view, it would be inappropriate to present the newborn in a diaper and small hospital shirt.
D Incorrect. In preparing a deceased newborn for the family to view, it would be inappropriate to present the newborn in a diaper and wrapped in a blanket.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. Medical negligence or malpractice may or may not require expert witnesses capable of convicing a jury that malpractive has occurred.
B Incorrect. Medical negligence or malpractice does not discriminate based upon a medication being prescription or over the counter.
C Correct. A medication error resulting in pain and suffering is medical malpractice, and a medication error not resulting in pain and suffering is not medical malpractice.
D Incorrect. Medical malpractice does not discriminate by the age of the client.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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