A Nurse Working in the Acute Care Setting Is Preparing

question 37

Multiple Choice

A nurse working in the acute care setting is preparing to use equipment while performing morning assessment of patients. Which option reflects the nurse's duty regarding use of equipment?

• A) Nurses have no responsibility for use or maintenance of equipment.
• B) The nurse is required to select the proper equipment and to use it correctly.
• C) Nurses should modify equipment so that it meets the particular patient's requirements.
• D) Nurses are responsible for cleaning and repairing equipment so that it can be used readily.

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Definitions:

Material Handling

The coordination of material and product flow, safeguarding, storage, and oversight from production, through warehousing and distribution, to the point of use and final disposal.

Obsolescence

The process of a product or technology becoming outdated or no longer used, often due to advancements in the field.

Toyota Production System

An integrated socio-technical system developed by Toyota, aimed at efficiently organizing manufacturing and logistics to improve customer satisfaction and minimize waste.

Total Production Streamlining

The comprehensive optimization of all aspects of the manufacturing process to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.