Question

Which of the following is NOT an example of a slip?

a. Nurse neglects to change the dose of medication as requested by the resident
b. Physician mistakenly dismisses early signs of congestive heart failure as asthma due to allergies
c. Pharmacist mixes up medication labels causing the wrong medication to be given to a patient
d. Nurse prepares an infusion pump drip and executes every step except pressing the start key to initiate the process
e. All of the above are examples of slips.

Answer 1

Option A, latex allergy, is not an example of type IV hypersensitivity as it is associated with type I hypersensitivity, which involves an immediate allergic response mediated by IgE antibodies.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which option is not an example of a type IV hypersensitivity. Option A, latex allergy, is actually an example of type I hypersensitivity, which involves IgE antibodies and is associated with allergic reactions that can include anaphylaxis. Type IV hypersensitivity, also known as delayed-type hypersensitivity, is a cell-mediated immune response in which T-cells play a critical role. Examples of type IV hypersensitivity include contact dermatitis, as mentioned in option B. When T-cells encounter the allergen, they release cytokines that attract macrophages, leading to tissue damage.

The correct answer is d. Nurse prepares an infusion pump drip and executes every step except pressing the start key to initiate the process. This is not an example of a slip. A slip refers to an unintentional action that occurs when someone intends to do one thing but ends up doing something else due to a lapse in attention or memory. In this case, the nurse's action of not pressing the start key is intentional and not a result of a lapse in attention or memory.