Healthstream Quiz 2 Questions & Answers (Graded A)

Which type of human factor is responsible for an error that occurs when a perioperative nurse is experiencing fatigue and/or sleep loss? - ANSWER-Situational arise when a nurse misinterprets a situation or incorrectly applies a rule ex: a nurse misunterorets test results or fails to respond to a device - ANSWER-knowledge based error generally occurs when our attention is diverted and we fails to monitor the actions we are performing - ANSWER-skill-based errors role in medical errors, distraction, fatigue/sleep loss, drugs, juggling multiple activities, stress, boredom, frustration, anxiety, anger - ANSWER-situational factor True or False: The 3 main factors to consider when assessing the patient for allergies are: prior reaction, age, and type of reaction. - ANSWER-False age does not have anything to do with it The 3 main factors to consider when assessing the patient for allergies are: - ANSWER-type heredity Type During the preoperative interview, the nurse should take the following factors into consideration: Select all that apply. - ANSWER-1. physiological status 2. body size 3. mobility 4. pre-exisiting health conditions 5. planned duration 6. type of anesthesia 7. envirnonment