To Avoid Transcription Errors, the Current Trend in Hospitals Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

To avoid transcription errors, the current trend in hospitals is to use the Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) .Further instructions should be given to the nurses when which statement is made?

• A)"I don't need to review the new orders for accuracy."
• B)"The orders will go directly to the appropriate departments."
• C)"The risk for transcription errors is less."
• D)"I am still responsible for communicating the changes to the appropriate care givers."

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Definitions:

Paralytic Ileus

A condition where there is a lack of movement in the intestines that can cause a build-up and potential blockage of food material, leading to a temporary stop in bowel movements.

Stomatitis

An inflammation of the mouth and lips, which can cause redness, swelling, pain, and sometimes sores in the oral cavity.

Volvulus

A medical condition in which a loop of the intestine twists around itself and the mesentery that supports it, causing an intestinal blockage.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

A chronic digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining.