If a Verbal or Phone Order Is Necessary in an Emergency

question 22

Multiple Choice

If a verbal or phone order is necessary in an emergency, the order:

• A) must be taken by an RN or LPN.
• B) must be repeated verbatim to confirm accuracy.
• C) documented as a written order.
• D) does not need further verification by the provider.

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Definitions:

Error Variable

It represents the difference between observed and theoretical values in statistical models, attributable to randomness or unforeseen factors.

Standard Deviation

A calculation that determines the spread or inconsistency among values in a series, illustrating how far these values stray from their central value.

Significance Level

A statistical threshold used to determine whether a hypothesis should be rejected, often denoted by alpha (α), representing the probability of rejecting a true null hypothesis.

Predicting Length

The act of forecasting or estimating the duration or size of an object or event based on data or models.