A Nursing Manager Explains to a Group of Newly Hired

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nursing manager explains to a group of newly hired graduate nurses that maintaining situational awareness means :

• A) being aware of possible problems encountered in patient situations.
• B) remaining aware of patient status and how it can change quickly.
• C) the ability to recover quickly from mistakes once they do occur.
• D) understanding how everyone's role is related to patient outcomes.

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Definitions:

Aphakia

The absence of the lens of the eye, often resulting in reduced vision or blindness, treatable with lenses or surgery.

Hemianopia

A vision disorder characterized by a loss of vision or blindness in half the visual field, usually resulting from damage to the brain or optic pathways.

Macula Lutea

A small, yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and where visual acuity is highest.

Fovea Centralis

A small depression in the retina where visual acuity is highest.