Policy Changes and Programs to Prevent Medication Errors Include

question 14

Multiple Choice

Policy changes and programs to prevent medication errors include:

• A)storing different drugs in similar packaging.
• B)removing pill-form medications from their original containers prior to administration.
• C)scanning bar codes on patient ID bracelets that return error messages to alert health care professionals if the drug or dosage is not appropriate for the patient.
• D)informing physicians about the importance of writing clearly when using abbreviations such as hs and Q.D.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The progression of learning and development of mental processes, such as thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving, from infancy through adulthood.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, an important developmental milestone in infants.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from approximately age 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical reasoning.

Stage Theory

A theory suggesting that development occurs in distinct stages, each characterized by specific conflicts or challenges.