Understanding The Essentials Of Critical Care Nursing By Perrin -Test Bank

pare and contrast open and closed critical care units

Understanding the Ess. of Critical Care Nursing (Perrin) --CVC 12/3/08 -- Page 35) According to the Institute of Medicine, technology increases the likelihood of errors in critical care units when:

1. It relies heavily on human decision-making.

2. Devices are programmed to function without double-checks.

3. It makes the workload seem overwhelming to health care providers.

4. There is uniform equipment throughout each facility.

Answer: 2

Explanation: 1. #1, #3, and #4 have not been identified to increase the likelihood of errors in the critical care

unit.

Nursing Process: Evaluation

Cognitive Level: Comprehension

Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care

2. #1, #3, and #4 have not been identified to increase the likelihood of errors in the critical care

unit.

Nursing Process: Evaluation

Cognitive Level: Comprehension

Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care

3. #1, #3, and #4 have not been identified to increase the likelihood of errors in the critical care

unit.

Nursing Process: Evaluation

Cognitive Level: Comprehension

Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care

4. #1, #3, and #4 have not been identified to increase the likelihood of errors in the critical care

unit.

Nursing Process: Evaluation

Cognitive Level: Comprehension

Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care

Learning Outcome: 1-4: Explain