The Family of a Patient with a Traumatic Brain Injury

question 4

Multiple Choice

The family of a patient with a traumatic brain injury asks why the bed side rails are padded.What should the nurse explain to the family?

• A) "There is a risk for seizure activity after a head injury."
• B) "The padding prevents injury when turning the patient."
• C) "The padding prevents the patient from climbing out of bed."
• D) "The padding ensures the side rails are kept elevated at all times."

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Definitions:

Plantwide Overhead Rate

A single overhead rate calculated by dividing total manufacturing overhead costs by the total measure of activity across the entire plant.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly traceable to the product being produced, including costs related to indirect materials, indirect labor, and other indirect expenses.

Activity-Based Costing

An accounting method that assigns costs to products or services based on the activities required to produce them, aiming for more accurate cost allocation.

Idle Capacity

Unused production capability in a given period, often resulting in inefficiency and increased costs.