In the Event of a Discrepancy in the Count of the Narcotics

question 25

Multiple Choice

In the event of a discrepancy in the count of the narcotics between the day shift and the evening shift, the day nurse is required to:

• A) correct the count to the number of pills counted and sign full name.
• B) write a report and give it to the charge nurse with signatures of both nurses.
• C) notify the pharmacy of the discrepancy.
• D) remain on duty until the miscount is resolved.

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Definitions:

Fallacy Of Inductive Reasoning

The fallacy of inductive reasoning occurs when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence or from specific instances that do not reliably lead to a general conclusion.

Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc

A logical fallacy where it is assumed that because one event followed another, the first event was the cause of the second.

Fallacy Of Division

The erroneous assumption that what is true of a whole necessarily applies to its individual parts or members.

Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc

A logical fallacy that assumes if one event occurs after another, the first event must have caused the second.