Ethics & Issues in Contemporary Nursing

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse caring for a Hispanic child admitted with diarrhea notices the child is wearing red yarn around the wrist. The nurse compliments the child's "jewelry," knowing it is believed to prevent:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: mal ojo. In Hispanic culture, red yarn around the wrist is believed to protect against mal ojo, or "evil eye." This belief stems from the idea that envy or admiration can lead to negative energy being directed at a person, particularly children, causing harm or illness. By complimenting the child's "jewelry," the nurse is acknowledging and respecting the cultural belief in warding off mal ojo. Summary: - A: Mal ojo is the correct answer as the red yarn is believed to protect against it. - B: Susto is a condition related to fright or soul loss, not associated with red yarn. - C: Bilis refers to bile and is not relevant to the red yarn. - D: Empacho is a digestive illness, unrelated to the red yarn tradition.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse gives Dilantin intravenously with lactated Ringer's solution containing multivitamins. The drug precipitates and obstructs the only existing line. When the team leader informs the nurse that these drugs cannot be mixed, the nurse states, "Everyone just pushes the medicine slowly. No one checks for compatibility. There isn't even a compatibility chart on the unit." Which type of logical fallacy has influenced the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Appeal to common practice. The nurse's argument that "everyone just pushes the medicine slowly" and that "no one checks for compatibility" is based on the common practice in the unit rather than on scientific evidence or guidelines. This logical fallacy assumes that just because something is commonly done, it must be correct. In this case, the nurse is disregarding the importance of checking drug compatibility and following proper protocols. Incorrect choices: A: Ad hominem abusive - This choice involves attacking the person making the argument rather than addressing the argument itself, which is not evident in the scenario. C: Appeal to emotion - This choice would involve using emotions to manipulate the audience rather than relying on logic or evidence, which is not the case in the scenario. D: Appeal to tradition - This choice would involve arguing that something is right or good because it has been done that way for a long time, which is not explicitly stated in the scenario.

Question 3 of 5

During the relief response phase of a disaster resulting from a "dirty bomb":

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because during the relief response phase of a "dirty bomb" disaster, victims are likely to suffer from burns and poisoning due to radiation exposure. Providing treatment for burns and poisoning is crucial to saving lives and preventing further health complications. Choice B is incorrect because emergency plans coordination typically occurs during the preparedness phase, not the relief response phase. Choice C is incorrect as reconstruction usually takes place in the recovery phase, which follows the relief response phase. Choice D is incorrect as collecting food stores is more related to preparedness or immediate response, not specifically during the relief response phase.

Question 4 of 5

Managers at an acute care facility value the contributions of their aging nursing workforce and make recommendations to accommodate for an aging nursing workforce. They institute for which changes? (select all that apply)

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because placing supplies on the nursing unit helps accommodate aging nursing workforce by reducing physical strain from frequent trips to supply rooms. This change supports ergonomic principles and promotes efficiency. Choice B may not directly address the physical challenges of aging nurses. Choice C addresses a different issue unrelated to accommodating aging nurses. Choice D, while important, focuses on one specific aspect of accommodation and may not be as universally beneficial as having supplies readily available.

Question 5 of 5

In the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) examination test plan, client needs form the organizing framework of the examination with questions in four categories: safe and effective care environment, health promotion and maintenance, psychosocial integrity, and physiologic integrity. Certain processes are then integrated throughout the categories of client needs. Which process is integrated into all client need categories?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 1. Infection control is crucial in ensuring safe and effective care for all clients. 2. Infection control measures are essential in preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings. 3. Infection control is relevant in promoting and maintaining health by preventing illness. 4. Psychosocial integrity can be compromised by infections, making infection control important in this category. 5. Physiologic integrity involves preventing and managing infections through proper protocols. 6. While teaching/learning, health promotion, and pharmacology are important, they are not integrated into all client need categories like infection control.

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