Which Approaches Should Be Included When Teaching Medication Safety to an Older,homebound

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which approaches should be included when teaching medication safety to an older,homebound adult? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Always dispose of expired medications in the toilet or the sink; never throw them in the trash can.
• B)Never share medications with others.
• C)If a medication is not finished as prescribed,save it for future use.
• D)Keep medications in their original containers.
• E)Always request childproof containers,even if the patient has trouble opening the lids.

Interpret the intricacies of legal theories such as res ipsa loquitur and their role in negligence litigation.

Understand the concept of negligence, including duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.

Recognize the defenses available in negligence cases, such as contributory negligence, comparative negligence, and the assumption of risk doctrine.

Distinguish between different types of damages in negligence cases, such as compensatory and punitive damages.

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Definitions:

Governor Adjusting Screw

A component in machinery that allows for the adjustment of the governor, which regulates the engine speed by controlling fuel intake.

Cutout Pressure

The pressure level at which a pressure switch deactivates, or a safety valve opens to prevent excessive pressure build-up in a system.

PMI

Project Management Institute, a global organization that offers certifications and promotes standards for project management.

Relay Valve

In air brake systems, a valve that receives a control signal and then uses a local supply of air to send out to actuator devices. Most relay valves replicate the signal pressure valve to the out circuit, but some are designed to amplify or modulate the signal.