The Home Health Nurse Counsels a Family in Making Safe

question 22

Multiple Choice

The home health nurse counsels a family in making safe driving "rules" for their 85-year-old father. Which rule would not be effective in promoting safety?

• A) Limit driving to nearby areas with easy access.
• B) Plan ahead and know where you are going.
• C) Wear prescribed glasses and hearing aids.
• D) Drive below the speed limit to maintain control of the car.

Calculate the probability of the union of two events.

Understand and calculate the probability of complementary events.

Determine the relationship between the probability of events and their independence or exclusivity.

Apply probability concepts to real-world scenarios like job offers, insurance data, and diagnostic tests.

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Definitions:

Auditory Canal

The part of the ear through which sound waves travel toward the eardrum, also known as the external auditory meatus.

Semicircular Canal

One of three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that play a key role in maintaining balance by detecting head movement and rotation.

Cochlear Implant

A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.

Critical Period

A specific time during an organism's development when it is particularly sensitive to certain environmental stimuli, making it easier to acquire certain skills or behaviors.