A Factory Worker Had a Chemical Inadvertently Splashed into His

question 12

Multiple Choice

A factory worker had a chemical inadvertently splashed into his right eye. An eyewash was used at the work site. Which nursing assessments are important to include? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Visual acuity
• B) Presence of pain, blurred or halo vision, or lack of vision
• C) Type of chemical
• D) Presence of nystagmus
• E) Presence of contacts or use of eyeglasses

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement Schedule

A reinforcement strategy where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, which typically leads to high and steady response rates.

Principle of "Sameness"

This term refers to the cognitive process of recognizing and treating different stimuli as equivalent or having the same meaning or category.

VI 30 Schedule

A variable interval schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded, on average, every 30 seconds.

Operant Chamber

A laboratory apparatus used in behavioral psychology to study animal behavior by manipulating consequences of their actions.