A Patient Is Being Prepared for Splenectomy

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient is being prepared for splenectomy. What is the purpose of the order for a vitamin K injection?

• A)It corrects clotting factor deficiencies.
• B)It replaces vitamin K lost during night sweats.
• C)It corrects a dietary deficiency.
• D)It helps correct underlying anemia.

Understand fixed-cost fallacy and its implications.

Evaluate decisions based on opportunity costs, ignoring sunk costs.

Understand the impact of automated service technologies on cost structures.

Identify and analyze the fallacies in cost accounting and decision-making.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli that when removed after a response, increase the likelihood of that response being repeated in the future.

Rewards

In psychology, positive reinforcements or incentives given to encourage desired behaviors.

Tokens

In behavior therapy, tangible items given as rewards for performing certain behaviors or achieving specific objectives, part of a token economy system to reinforce desired behavior.

Token Economies

A behavioral therapy technique where desirable behaviors are reinforced with tokens that can be exchanged for privileges or treats.