QUESTION Sharing decision-making responsibilities may be difficult for some managers for which of the following reasons? A. They believe that empowered staff members have higher levels of job-related tension. B. There is inadequate staffing on the unit. C. There is a lack of time and situational support. D. They may be reluctant to give up […]
QUESTION A young couple carry the gene for a rare genetic disorder that causes severe mental retardation and physiological problems incompatible with life. They have conceived twice, however, both children had the disorder and died within 2 months after birth. They come to the fertility clinic and tell the nurse, “After you harvest the eggs […]
QUESTION A clinic run by volunteer doctors and nurses belongs in which of the following categories? A. Voluntary for profit B. Publicly supported C. Not for profit D. Governmental agency ANSWER: ANS: C
QUESTION A new graduate is considering working at a health-care institution that focuses on core values. It is important for the new graduate to: A. Read the organization’s mission and philosophy. B. Develop a new set of values that blend with the organization. C. Speak with other nurses who work in the institution. D. Both […]
QUESTION Why is it important for a health-care organization to create a culture of safety? A. It reflects the diversity of the patient population. B. Interpreters make it easier to understand patients who do not speak English. C. It can contribute to a decrease in errors. D. Staff are better protected. ANSWER: ANS: C
QUESTION A visitor takes the elevator to the eighth floor to visit her husband who is a patient. The visitor overhears two nurses speaking about her husband. They are discussing his possible prognosis and if he should be told. What ethical principle have the nurses violated? A. Autonomy B. Confidentiality C. Beneficence D. Justice […]
QUESTION Which of the following is a common goal for a health-care organization? A. Survival B. Limited existence C. Cooperation with the competition D. Downsizing ANSWER: ANS: A
QUESTION A nurse is reviewing the health practitioner orders on each of his assigned patients. Which ethical principle is the nurse practicing? A. Autonomy B. Beneficence C. Nonmaleficence D. Justice ANSWER: ANS: C
QUESTION During the hand-off in the critical care unit, the day shift nurse tells the night nurse that the patient who was admitted for hepatitis and a subarachnoic hemorrhage is an alcoholic and a heroin addict. The patient is difficult and should be “grateful that his health insurance will pay for this. He doesn’t deserve […]
QUESTION A nurse is caring for a patient who has a malignant brain tumor. The patient has undergone several surgeries and radiation therapy to treat the tumor. The health-care provider recommends another surgery. After the health-care provider leaves, the patient tells the nurse he does not want any more treatments. In the role of patient […]
