According to Health Psychologists, Which of the Following Would Be

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to health psychologists, which of the following would be the BEST advice to offer someone who wants to lose excess weight?

• A) "Avoid complex carbohydrates like potatoes and pasta."
• B) "Permanent weight loss requires a lifelong change in eating and exercise habits."
• C) "Your self-esteem will increase dramatically if you can successfully lose weight."
• D) "Once you lose your excess weight, you will experience a big reduction in your appetite for food."

Apply the seven rights of drug administration to ensure the safe delivery of medications.

Understand the concept and implications of sentinel events in healthcare settings.

Utilize technology and strategies endorsed by safety organizations to reduce medication errors.

Implement patient safety strategies on both the individual (point of care) and organizational levels.

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Definitions:

Heart Attack

A medical emergency involving the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle, causing tissue damage or death.

Automated External Defibrillator

A portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia, and is able to treat them through defibrillation.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, an emergency life-saving procedure performed when the heart stops beating, involving chest compressions and ventilation.

Arrest

The act of legally detaining someone based on the suspicion of their involvement in a criminal activity.