Not Hiring Someone Who Would Have Been a Poor Performer

question 8

True/False

Not hiring someone who would have been a poor performer is a true negative.

Recognize the impact of patients' social histories on pain management strategies.

Appreciate the significance of obtaining a patient's medical history and recent drug use in pain management.

Make informed decisions about medication orders and the importance of verifying dosages and frequencies.

Understand the unique considerations in pain management for infants and young children.

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Definitions:

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Veins

Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart, typically carrying deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart, except for pulmonary and umbilical veins.

Elastic Vessels

Blood vessels, such as arteries, that contain elastic fibers in their walls allowing them to stretch and recoil, aiding in the maintenance of blood pressure.

High Pressure

A condition where the force exerted by a fluid (such as blood or air) against the walls of its container (such as blood vessels or airways) is greater than normal.