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Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
A group of local volunteers respond to a tornado. Volunteers have completed an emergency response course and are able to assist with triage of injured citizens. They also participate in local health fairs to teach residents how to react during tornadoes. The responders are members of the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Step 1: The MRC is a community-based program of volunteers who are trained to respond to public health emergencies. Step 2: The volunteers in the scenario have completed an emergency response course and are assisting with triage and educating the public, aligning with the MRC's mission. Step 3: The MMRS focuses on responding to mass casualty incidents, not necessarily public health emergencies like tornadoes. NDMS is a federally coordinated system for medical response in disasters, not typically focused on community-based responses. CCRF is a reserve force within the U.S. Public Health Service, not specifically focused on community emergency response.
Question 2 of 5
When focusing on addressing issues identified by the 2000 Institute of Medicine report, the nursing faculty will access information associated with which initiative?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Quality and Safety in Nursing Education. This initiative aligns with the Institute of Medicine report's focus on improving quality and safety in nursing education. The QSEN initiative provides resources and guidelines for nursing faculty to integrate quality and safety competencies into their curriculum. Choice B (COPA) is focused on competency outcomes and performance, which is not directly related to addressing the issues identified by the Institute of Medicine report. Choice C (NONPF) is specific to nurse practitioner faculties and may not cover the broader scope of issues highlighted in the report. Choice D (ACE) focuses on evidence-based practice in academic settings but does not specifically address the quality and safety concerns identified in the report.
Question 3 of 5
What was the purpose of the Nurse Reinvestment Act of 2002?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the Nurse Reinvestment Act of 2002 aimed to address the nursing shortage by focusing on nurse retention and safety enhancement grants. This legislation provided funding for programs to support nurses in their roles, improve working conditions, and ultimately retain experienced professionals in the field. This choice aligns with the primary goal of the act and its intended impact on the nursing workforce. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the main purpose of the Nurse Reinvestment Act. Choice A is not mentioned in the act and does not address the broader issue of nursing shortage. Choice B promotes unlicensed caregivers, which goes against the act's focus on professional nurses. Choice D is specific to pediatric nursing training grants and does not encompass the Act's comprehensive approach to nurse retention and safety enhancement.
Question 4 of 5
During the night, a patient fell in the bathroom and sustained a hip injury. The patient was very upset because of being unable to attend a granddaughter's wedding in 2 days. The team looked at the process and determined that the patient had been medicated with a narcotic, had urinary urgency so had not taken the time to put on shoes, failed to turn on the light because the door to the hall let in some light, and stumbled over a towel that had been placed to collect water leaks caused by construction that was in progress to replace damaged sinks. Which factor was a special cause variation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Improper construction that caused the leak and towel placement. This is a special cause variation because it is an external factor outside the patient's control that directly contributed to the incident. The construction causing water leaks and the placement of a towel to collect water created a hazardous environment leading to the fall. The other choices, A, B, and C, are common cause variations as they are related to the patient's behavior or medical condition which could have been managed or controlled within the usual process.
Question 5 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)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because workplace violence in health care agencies commonly includes violence towards staff by patients or visitors, especially in cases where patients are victims of domestic violence. This type of violence can manifest as physical aggression, verbal abuse, or threatening behavior. The other choices are incorrect because B describes workplace sabotage, C focuses on personal development unrelated to workplace violence, and D describes a scenario unrelated to violence towards staff in a healthcare setting.
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