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Jenna Dallison
on Oct 12, 2024
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Equipment-related accidents are risks in the health care agency.The nurse assesses for this risk when using which of the following?
A) IV pumps.
B) A measuring device that measures urine.
C) Computer-based documentation.
D) A manual medication-dispensing device.
Equipment-Related Accidents
Incidents that occur due to the malfunctioning, misuse, or failure of equipment, often resulting in injury.
IV Pumps
Electronic devices that deliver fluids, such as medications and nutrients, into a patient's body in controlled amounts.
Medication-Dispensing Device
A machine or tool designed to accurately dispense prescribed drugs to patients.
- Comprehend the essentiality of personal and environmental safety measures in the care of patients.
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations in patient safety and injury prevention.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the essentiality of personal and environmental safety measures in the care of patients.
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations in patient safety and injury prevention.
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