While Passing Noon Meds, an RN Notes That One of Her

question 10

Multiple Choice

While passing noon meds, an RN notes that one of her patients did not receive his 0600 dose of antibiotic during the prior shift. She calls the prior nurse to try to determine whether the medication was given or not, then fills out an occurrence or care aberrance report, and follows through as institutional policy indicates. What is the best explanation for why the RN who found the error took action?

• A) Because the prior nurse needed to know she made an error
• B) Because she is accountable for not contributing to the error by ignoring it
• C) To keep the patient from suing the hospital
• D) To keep herself out of trouble

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Definitions:

Security Interests

A lawful demand or security interest on assets that have been offered as a guarantee, typically to ensure the repayment of a borrowed sum.

Time of Perfection

The point at which a security interest is legally established against third parties, typically by filing or possession.

Time of Attachment

The point at which an interest, typically a security interest, becomes legally binding on the asset to which it attaches.

Right of Redemption

A legal right that allows a debtor to reclaim their property or mortgaged estate after paying off their debts, even after foreclosure.