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PS 103lesson 1 - correct answer ✔x
Human factors is the study of: - correct answer ✔All of the above
Human factors is an established science that uses many disciplines to
understand how people perform under different circumstances. This
engineering discipline deals with the interface of people, equipment, and the
environment.
Which of the following is an example of unconscious processing by the brain?
- correct answer ✔A and C
Optical illusions and mistakes involving look-alike drugs and names reflect
unconscious processing by the human brain. Unconscious processing is a
fundamental part of human cognition that can lead to human error even when
people are trying their best. Safe systems take these known characteristics of
human cognition into account to help people do things the right way.
When attempting to decrease the risk of error, it's important to use human
factors principles because: - correct answer ✔If you understand the factors
that affect human performance on critical tasks, you can design a safer
system.
You visit the local convenience store looking for a refreshing drink on a
pleasant day. You know that you want a new type of cola beverage you've
heard advertised on the radio, and reach into the refrigerator for what you
think is the caffeine-free version of that cola. After you pay, pop the can, and
begin drinking, you find that you purchased the sugar-free version instead
, (whoops!). What most likely contributed to this error? - correct answer
✔Look-alike cans/labels
At the end of a double shift, an experienced nurse with an excellent track
record gives a medication to the wrong patient. Based on human factors
principles, what would you guess was the biggest contributor to this error? -
correct answer ✔The nurse was prone to error because she was tired.
Human factors is the study of: - correct answer ✔All the factors that make it
easier to do work in the right way
You visit the local convenience store looking for a refreshing drink on a
pleasant day. You know that you want a new type of cola beverage you've
heard advertised on the radio, and reach into the refrigerator for what you
think is the caffeine-free version of that cola. After you pay, pop the can, and
begin drinking, you find that you purchased the sugar-free version instead
(whoops!). What most likely contributed to this error? - correct answer
✔Look-alike cans/labels
Which of the following factors can increase human risk for error? - correct
answer ✔All of the above
The best answer is all of the above. All three choices include factors that
impact human performance and can increase risk for error.
At the end of a double shift, an experienced nurse with an excellent track
record gives a medication to the wrong patient. Based on human factors
principles, what would you recommend as the best way to prevent the same
error from recurring? - correct answer ✔Improving medication administration
processes
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