Fox and Crow Are Both Thirsty

question 177

Multiple Choice

Fox and Crow are both thirsty. They come upon a large crock with some water in it, but cannot lift the pitcher or reach down to the water. There happens to be a bucket of baseballs nearby and Fox steps back to throw the baseballs to try to break the crock. Crow reminds him that this will only spill the water, and uses the more clever solution of dropping the baseballs into the crock to raise the water level to within reach. Fox's problem was

• A) functional fixedness.
• B) attention deficit disorder.
• C) attentional blinking.
• D) over-generalization.

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Definitions:

Medication Telephone Order

A process in which a healthcare provider gives a prescription or medication order over the phone to a pharmacist or nurse.

Read Back

A communication technique where the listener repeats the spoken message back to the sender to confirm accuracy, commonly used in healthcare settings.

Critical Pathway

A specific plan that details the course of treatment for patients with a similar diagnosis or procedure, aimed at improving outcomes by providing a standardized approach to care.

Specifics Of Care

Detailed and individualized considerations and actions tailored to meet the unique healthcare needs of a patient.