A Reasoning Heuristic in Which We Judge the Likelihood of Some

question 70

Multiple Choice

A reasoning heuristic in which we judge the likelihood of some event by deciding how much that event seems to be like the larger group or population from which it was drawn is a(n) __________.

• A)association heuristic
• B)availability heuristic
• C)normative heuristic
• D)representativeness heuristic

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Definitions:

Tracheostomy Care

The maintenance and care procedures for a tracheostomy, which includes cleaning and changing the tracheostomy tube and monitoring for complications.

Acute Care Setting

A branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery.

Clean Technique

A method used to prevent contamination and reduce the spread of pathogens, mainly through thorough handwashing and the use of sterile gloves.

Nasogastric (NG) Tube

A tube inserted through the nose into the stomach for feeding or medication administration.