Which is the most commonly reported "incident" in hospitals?
1) Equipment malfunction
2) Patient falls
3) Laboratory specimen errors
4) Treatment delays
ANS: 2
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A physician is explaining to a group of medical students the concept of Virchow triad as it applies to venous thrombosis
Which of the following clinical observations of a 50-year-old male client is most likely unrelated to a component of Virchow triad? A) The man has decreased cardiac output and an ejection fraction of 30%. B) The man's prothrombin time and international normalized ratio (INR) are both low. C) The man has a previous history of a dissecting aneurysm. D) There is bilateral, brown pigmentation of his lower legs.
A pregnant patient is admitted with excessive thirst and increased urination. For which problem should the nurse focus the care of this patient?
1. imbalanced fluid 2. fluid overload 3. nutritional deficiency 4. insufficient blood flow
The nurse notes rebound tenderness in the client with peritoneal tenderness. What is the correct term for this assessment?
A. Biliary colic B. Murphy's sign C. Blumberg's sign D. Peristaltic waves
Which law protects the public from persons practicing nursing without a license?
a. OBRA b. The Older Americans Act c. A state's nurse practice act d. Criminal law