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:

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that a business can achieve by increasing the scale of production, leading to a lower cost per unit of output.

Economic Profit

The difference between a firm’s total revenue and its total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choice.

Monetary Payments

Transactions involving the transfer of money in exchange for goods or services.