A Client Asks the Nurse If the Staff Members Make

question 32

Multiple Choice

A client asks the nurse if the staff members make many mistakes because there are so many posters and signs about safety on the walls. Which response by the nurse is best?

• A)"The nurses here are safe. The posters are directed at certain members of the healthcare team who have been making more mistakes than usual."
• B)"You don't need to worry about posters on the wall. Our primary concern is getting you well."
• C)"We never make mistakes here. We want the public to know that we have client safety goals here."
• D)"There is a potential for errors in all healthcare settings. The posters remind the staff and the clients of the need to work together to prevent them."

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Definitions:

Organization

A structured group of people working together to meet a common goal or to perform a specific function.

Overlearning

involves practicing newly acquired skills beyond the point of initial mastery, leading to better performance and retention.

Method of Loci

A mnemonic technique that involves associating items to be remembered with specific physical locations.

Massed Practice

Massed Practice is a learning method where a skill or knowledge is practiced continuously without breaks, often leading to quick learning but poor retention over time.