MATCHING Medical Errors Are a Leading Cause of Death in the the United

question 14

Multiple Choice

MATCHING
Medical errors are a leading cause of death in the United States. The National Quality Forum has recommended numerous safe practices that nursing can promote to reduce errors. Match each safe practice with the correct statement.

-Informed consent

• A)Ask the patient to "teach back."
• B)Comply with CDC guidelines.
• C)Ensure that information is documented in a timely manner.
• D)Promote interventions that will reduce patient risk.
• E)Reduce exposure to radiation.

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Definitions:

Deuterostomes

A major division of the animal kingdom in which the anus develops from the first opening in the embryo, followed by the mouth.

Echinoderms

Marine animals characterized by radial symmetry and a unique water vascular system, which includes species such as sea stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.

Embryonic Stages

Phases of development that an embryo goes through from fertilization to birth.

Ardipithecus Ramidus

An early hominin species known for its bipedal locomotion, contributing to our understanding of human evolution.