Contemporary Issues in Nursing

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because when a nurse moves to a new state, they must check the new state's nurse practice act related to licensure for endorsement. This is important to ensure the nurse meets all requirements and regulations for practicing in the new state. Option B is incorrect as licensure is not automatically transferred. Option C is incorrect as certification is different from licensure, and the NCLEX-RN� is typically required for licensure. Option D is incorrect as the American Nurses Credentialing Center is not responsible for determining state licensure eligibility. Checking the new state's nurse practice act is the standard procedure for obtaining licensure endorsement.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Primary nursing care delivery. In primary nursing, one nurse assumes 24-hour responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of a patient. In this scenario, the RN developed and implemented the plan of care and delegated specific tasks to the LPN/LVN. The RN remains responsible for the overall care even while off duty, as evidenced by receiving a call regarding a change in the plan of care. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Modular nursing involves a team of healthcare providers working together, sharing responsibilities, and providing care collectively. C: Team nursing involves a team of healthcare providers with different levels of expertise working collaboratively to deliver patient care. D: Functional nursing divides tasks among different team members based on their skill sets, which is not the case in the scenario provided.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Members are eligible to sit for the licensure examination at a reduced rate. This benefit is specific to the Student Nurses Association (SNA) and is not available in other nursing organizations. It provides a tangible advantage for members to pursue licensure after graduation, which is a critical step in their nursing career. Incorrect choices: B: While leadership skills can be refined by working with other schools of nursing through SNA, this is not a unique benefit that distinguishes SNA from other organizations. C: The National SNA providing discounted rates for study abroad opportunities is a beneficial offering, but it does not address the immediate benefit of reduced licensure examination rates. D: Obtaining a global view of nursing through networking internationally is a valuable experience, but it does not directly relate to the licensure examination benefit provided by SNA.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the nurse is accountable due to the decreased level of staffing. The nurse's decision not to call for help despite knowing the reduced staffing level directly contributed to the patient's injuries. The nurse had a duty of care to ensure the patient's safety, and failing to do so resulted in harm to the patient. The nurse's actions were negligent and breached the standard of care expected in this situation. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because the focus of the question is on the nurse's accountability for the patient's injuries due to staffing levels, not on the patient being the plaintiff, forcefully restraining the patient without orders, or invasion of privacy. These options are not directly related to the nurse's negligence in failing to provide proper care to the patient.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Clinical consultant. In this scenario, the DON is providing guidance and expertise to the ad hoc committee in developing strategies to meet the organization's goal of providing quality patient care. As a clinical consultant, the DON utilizes their clinical knowledge and experience to coach and support the committee in achieving desired outcomes related to patient care. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Transactional leadership focuses on exchanging rewards for performance and does not align with the DON's role in providing clinical guidance. C: Corporate supporter role involves advocating for organizational goals at a higher level and is not directly related to coaching a committee on clinical matters. D: Autocratic leadership style is characterized by making decisions without input from others, which is not demonstrated in the scenario where the DON is coaching and guiding the committee.