Define ergonomics and give two examples that may apply to the physical environment of a health care facility.
What will be an ideal response?
Define - design of products, processes, and systems to meet the requirements and capacities of those people who use them
Example - furniture and surfaces to work on that prevent injury to employees, noise control, adequate lighting, pleasing aesthetics
(There are many options; look for the student's understanding that the intent is to prevent physical or psychological injury by providing the proper physical work environment.)
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a. 10% b. 25% c. 31% d. 50%
Which one of the following chemical agents can kill a person MOST quickly?
A) Aerosolized agent inhaled into the lungs B) Liquid vesicant that is splashed on the arm C) Solid agent that contact the patient's torso D) Liquid agent that is splashed into the eyes
____ is commonly referred to as the "father of electrocardiology."
A. Albert Einstein B. Ronald Ross C. Willem Einthoven D. Alphonse Laveran
A single order that is administered immediately is called a
PRN order Stat order Standing order Routine order