Which of the Following Would Demonstrate Social Justice When Best

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would demonstrate social justice when best practices of safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) are not followed?

• A) A patient's hospital stay is increased by three days.
• B) A nurse is fired after a patient fell during a transfer from bed to chair.
• C) A patient is suing the physical therapist (PT) for an injury caused by the PT.
• D) The insurance deductible increases for a nurse who had to have three surgeries following an injury at work.

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Definitions:

Matrix

In biology, the inner substance in which cells, tissue components, or structures are embedded; in mathematics, a rectangular array of numbers or other elements.

Spongy Bone

A porous type of bone tissue found at the ends of bones and within the vertebral bones, characterized by a honeycomb-like structure.

Compact Bone

The dense, hard outer layer of bones that provides strength, structure, and resistance to the body.

Bony Plates

Bony plates are rigid structures of dense bone forming the protective external layer or armor on certain animals, such as stegosaurs and armadillos.