Question 1 of 5

A nurse is interviewing for a job and recently read the American Nurses Association's (ANA) recommendation for questions to ask regarding before accepting employment. Which questions should the nurse ask?

A. Do you have flexible scheduling? B. What are the expectations for advancement? C. How long do staff nurses stay before resigning? D. What is the mission of the parent organization?

Question 2 of 5

The NCLEX examination is created and administered by the:

A. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). B. American Nurses Association (ANA). C. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). D. National League for Nursing (NLN).

Question 3 of 5

The principle of autonomy is best supported by what intervention made available to palliative care patients?

A. Arranging for in-home health care B. Addressing the patient's specific pain management needs C. Helping the patient decide on the details of their advanced plan of care D. Conducting a thorough performance status screening on the patient

Question 4 of 5

A nurse manager is working with the financial officer to develop the budget of the nursing unit for the next fiscal year. The nurse manager tells the financial officer that which of the following pieces of information will affect budget assumptions?

A. The capital budget request for new emergency department equipment has been turned in for consideration by the hospital's administrative team. B. The patient census likely will increase during the next fiscal year because two large physician groups have transferred their admission privileges to this hospital. C. The participatory budgeting approach instituted last year has been helpful in controlling supply costs. D. Zero-based budgeting will help the managers to be more efficient in establishing next year's budget.

Question 5 of 5

Which statement made by an RN regarding delegation indicates the need for additional teaching? (select all that apply)

A. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) can assess vital signs during the first 5 minutes for a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion because a reaction at this time is unlikely. B. An LPN/LVN can administer a PPD (tuberculin skin test) if there is no history of a positive PPD. C. When dopamine is ordered continuously, the LPN/LVN can administer dopamine at a low dose for the purpose of increasing renal perfusion. D. UAPs can transfer a patient who is being discharged home from the wheelchair to the bed if they have received training and demonstrated competency.

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Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN