Which statement demonstrates an understanding of accountability as it relates to a RN's nursing practice?
A) "I'm accountable for the care I personally delivery."
B) "The LPNs are accountable for the care that I delegate to them."
C) "RNs are accountable for the care provided by the healthcare team they direct."
D) "Accountability varies according to the complexity of the care being given the client."
C
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A. Approximately 10% to 15% of childhood injuries are fractures. B. Bicycle crashes account for many fractures . C. Girls rarely have stress fractures from sports. D. New bone growth is complete in 6 weeks. E. Some fractures can interrupt normal growth.
Which of the following is not correct about the use of simulation as a means of training nurses in academic and hospital settings?
a. can contribute to patient safety b. opportunities to intervene in clinical situations without risk to a patient c. can experience specified scenarios in a supervised safe setting d. uses sensors to detect whether a person has used hand sanitizer in a specific setting
Which of the four phases of pharmacokinetics is concerned with carrier-mediated diffusion?
a. Absorption b. Distribution c. Biotransformation d. Elimination
The healthcare provider prescribes 25 mg of a medication every 8 hours for the client. The next day the dose of medication is changed to 15 mg twice a day. How much has this medication been decreased?
1. 25% 2. 40% 3. 55% 4. 73%