What is the most significant contribution of information technology to patient safety?
A) It is most effective in preventing medication errors but has less effect on other types of
mistakes.
B) It provides a means of tracking sentinel events so that they can be studied.
C) It can document error reports and identify effective remedies.
D) It can provide readily available information to assist nurses in maintaining safety.
B
You might also like to view...
Which assessment finding should the nurse expect to observe on an immobilized patient?
a. Increased serum glucose levels b. Decreased urine excretion c. Positive nitrogen balance d. Increased serum potassium levels
A woman who has just discovered she is pregnant states that the first day of her last menstrual period was July 10. What will be her expected date of birth (EDB)?
a. April 10 b. April 17 c. May 10 d. October 17
An older patient has a significant amount of dental plaque. What can the nurse include when instructing the patient about brushing the teeth and gums?
1. Use a foam swab and brush three times a day for 3 to 4 minutes. 2. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush at bedtime and brush for 1 minute. 3. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush twice a day for 3 to 4 minutes. 4. Use a medium to hard-bristled toothbrush and brush twice a day for 3 to 4 minutes.
The nurse is caring for a patient with ventricular tachycardia. Which care should the nurse prepare to provide to this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. immediate assessment and probable emergency intervention by the nurse 2. cardioversion, if sustained and symptomatic 3. administration of a potassium channel blocker 4. close observation for one hour prior to calling the physician 5. defibrillation to convert the rhythm in the awake patient