Which of the Following Statements Correctly Identifies Factors That Contribute

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly identifies factors that contribute to medication errors?

• A)A nurse who observes the five rights will prevent all medication errors from occurring.
• B)Nurses are always liable when a medication error occurs.
• C)Handwritten orders are more frequently associated with medication errors than are typed orders.
• D)An incorrect dose (based on weight)is ordered,dispensed,and administered to a patient.The administering nurse and ordering clinician would be the only parties held accountable.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.

Visual Impulses

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Eyestrain

Discomfort or strain on the eyes, typically resulting from prolonged computer use, reading without proper light, or any activity that requires intense focus.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that enable color vision and visual clarity in bright light.