Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing PDF

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Authority. Authority refers to the credibility and expertise of the source or author of the information. Without listing contact information and author credentials, the website lacks transparency regarding who is providing the information, which undermines its credibility. This can lead to potential inaccuracies or biases in the content. Objectivity (B) pertains to presenting information without bias, Usability (C) relates to how easily users can navigate and access information, and Currency (D) refers to the timeliness of the information. While these are important criteria, the missing authority undermines the overall reliability and trustworthiness of the website.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Multiple-response item, comprehension level. This question requires the nurse to understand the medication label information and convert the dosage from mg to mL. It tests comprehension by assessing the nurse's ability to apply knowledge to a practical situation. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Hot-spot item, application level - Hot-spot items require the selection of a specific area on an image, not applicable in this scenario. C: Chart/exhibit item, analysis level - Chart/exhibit items typically involve interpreting data from charts or exhibits to analyze information, not relevant to this question. D: Drag-and-drop item, knowledge level - Drag-and-drop items involve matching or categorizing information, which does not apply to this question's context.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Mary Seacole's efforts to care for soldiers during the Crimean War. Mary Seacole was a Jamaican nurse who provided medical care to soldiers during the Crimean War. Her contributions highlighted the important role that black individuals played in nursing. This event marked the first significant recognition of the contributions of blacks to the nursing profession. Explanation of why other choices are incorrect: A: Florence Nightingale's acceptance of black nurses into the first nursing school - While Florence Nightingale is known as a pioneer of modern nursing, her acceptance of black nurses into nursing schools did not specifically lead to the recognition of the contribution of blacks to nursing. B: The contributions of black nurses at the Pennsylvania Hospital, the first hospital in America - While black nurses may have made contributions at Pennsylvania Hospital, this event did not lead to the initial recognition of the contribution of blacks to nursing. D: The work done by wives of wealthy black nobles who carried food and medicine from

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: by licensure and by endorsement. When a nurse holds a license in one state and wishes to practice in another state not participating in a compact agreement, they can typically obtain licensure in the second state through endorsement, which allows them to practice without retaking the licensure examination. This process involves the second state recognizing the nurse's credentials from the original state and granting them a license upon payment of a fee. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because: B: Mandatory continuing education is a requirement for maintaining licensure but not typically for obtaining initial licensure in a new state. C: Being "grandfathered" usually refers to exempting individuals from new requirements based on previous qualifications, which is not applicable in this scenario. D: Sunset legislation refers to laws that automatically expire unless reauthorized, which is not relevant to the process of obtaining licensure in a new state.

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.