Question 1 of 5

In orientation, a new graduate is surprised to learn of workplace violence in health care agencies and asks, "What kind of violence is common in hospitals?" The educator describes workplace violence as: (select all that apply)

A. care of patients admitted who are victims of domestic violence. B. experienced nurses withholding pertinent information from coworkers to portray them as incompetent. C. coworkers participating in an employee assistance program (EAP) to learn more about anger management for adult children living at home. D. care of persons being held for treatment prior to be incarcerated for committing homicide.

Question 2 of 5

A registered nurse (RN) is assigned as charge nurse for the first time. She knows to consult the state board of nursing to determine scope of practice for licensed practical nurses (LPN) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). She also realizes there are common policies which exist in most state practice acts that include:

A. the RN is held accountable for the decision to delegate, but responsibility rests only with the delegatee. B. the RN may only delegate tasks that are not in the scope of practice of the LPN if the delegatee is certain they are competent to perform the task. C. since the LPN is licensed, they practice professional nursing. D. to determine what tasks can be safely delegated, the RN must first assess the patient.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing an exercise program as part of a health promotion program for older adults with osteoporosis. Which question would retrieve the most valuable information about health practices?

A. "Do you exercise?" B. "Do you like to exercise?" C. "When do you exercise?" D. "What exercise practices do you participate in?"

Question 4 of 5

What historical event first led to the recognition of the contribution of blacks to nursing?

A. Florence Nightingale's acceptance of black nurses into the first nursing school B. The contributions of black nurses at the Pennsylvania Hospital, the first hospital in America C. Mary Seacole's efforts to care for soldiers during the Crimean War D. The work done by wives of wealthy black nobles who carried food and medicine from house to house during the Middle Ages

Question 5 of 5

Mandatory overtime and reduction in RN staff have resulted in decreased client satisfaction and a sentinel event. Management is unwilling to discuss a change in staffing, and collective bargaining interest is sparked. During the pre-election period, what actions by management are prohibited? (select all that apply)

A. Seek individuals to spy on coworkers who are possible union supporters. B. Photograph employees participating in information sessions about unionization. C. Visit managers outside work to gain their perception of popularity of unionization. D. Threaten that, should the union win, the company will relocate when there is no intention to relocate.

Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing PDF

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN