Discussion .In Portugal, employers are not allowed to terminate employees. In Japan, employers are required to measure the waistlines of their employees, and anyone whose waist exceeds the allowed size is put on a diet by their employer. Full-time e
In the following sample GEM table, ICD-9-CM codes 649.50, 649.51, and 649.53 __________ ICD-10-CM ...
In the following sample GEM table, ICD-9-CM codes 649.50, 649.51, and 649.53 __________ ICD-10-CM codes. Sample ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM General Equivalence Mapping (GEM) ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code and Description ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code and
The tongue is depressed and the patient says ah to view:
The tongue is depressed and the patient says ah to view: A) the posterior pharynx and tonsils B) the tonsils and septum C) the anterior pharynx and tonsils D) the auditory canal
Four team leaders on a medical unit are meeting with the nurse manager to review CQI data for the last quarter. The data concerns medication errors, falls, and nosocomial infections. The QI Department provided data in the form of a graph. The nurse m
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on the Future of Nursing states which of the following?
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on the Future of Nursing states which of the following? 1. Society must promote rights for nurses. 2. The view of nursing should be positive and realistic. 3. Nurses need to be permitted to use their educatio
Health Care Reform includes which of the following changes?
Health Care Reform includes which of the following changes? 1. Free preventive services for women 2. Standardized reporting of health care coverage so that consumers can compare plans 3. Support for transitional care 4. Assurance that everyone ca
The first year as a nurse will be challenging. What can the nurse do in the first year to ensure success?
The first year as a nurse will be challenging. What can the nurse do in the first year to ensure success? 1. Build effective relationships 2. Manage a good impression 3. Appraise other job prospects 4. Adopt the right attitudes 5. Master skills
Today, various generations work together to provide care. In order to be successful and work as ...
Today, various generations work together to provide care. In order to be successful and work as cohesive teams, what must these nurses do? 1. Place staff in positions fitting their character 2. Demonstrate active and assertive communication 3. Hav
What efforts have been made to improve relationships between clients and nurses?
What efforts have been made to improve relationships between clients and nurses? 1. Introduce self by name and role when first meeting 2. Wear all white 3. Perform as a handmaiden 4. Wear a visible RN name tag 5. Bedside report
One possible future includes which of the following wildcards?
One possible future includes which of the following wildcards? 1. Plausible occurrences 2. Unforeseen events 3. Probable future 4. Extension of the past
What reforms did the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enact?
What reforms did the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enact? 1. More affordable coverage 2. Stronger Medicare program 3. Stronger consumer rights and protections 4. Stronger Medicaid program 5. Less taxing for programs such as Medicaid
What are the warning signs of too much stress? 1. Physical illness 2. Prolonged anxiety 3. Clarification of roles 4. Abrupt changes in mood 5. Feeling of helplessness
A nurse manager notes that staff members are struggling with caring for an increased client load ...
A nurse manager notes that staff members are struggling with caring for an increased client load while a new management system is being implemented. What managerial action would help reduce this stress? 1. Asking a nursing faculty friend to use the
Grievances can usually be classified as what? 1. Interference of agency 2. Violations of federal and state law 3. Contract violations 4. Failure of management to meet responsibilities 5. Violation of agency rules
A nurse works in a federal hospital that is beginning the collective bargaining process with the ...
A nurse works in a federal hospital that is beginning the collective bargaining process with the nurses. The nurse is disappointed to discover that which concern cannot be addressed in negotiations? 1. Work hours 2. Job responsibilities 3. Wages
A hospital emergency operations plan (EOP) includes what components?
A hospital emergency operations plan (EOP) includes what components? 1. Activation response 2. Practice drills 3. Security plan 4. Communication plan 5. Community vulnerability
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) established criteria for a healthy work ...
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) established criteria for a healthy work environment. This includes what criteria? 1. Appropriate staffing 2. Skilled communication 3. Improved salaries 4. True collaboration 5. Personal cha
Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees are eligible to take a leave if they what?
Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees are eligible to take a leave if they what? 1. Substitute personal time for leave time 2. Worked for the employer for at least 12 months 3. Worked at least 1,250 hours during the prev
In order for coaching to be effective, the nurse must be what?
In order for coaching to be effective, the nurse must be what? 1. Able to understand coaching 2. Psychologically able to accept coaching 3. Able to follow up 4. Open to the process 5. Capable of changing performance
A manager has been informed by a reliable RN that an assistant lied about bathing a client. The ...
A manager has been informed by a reliable RN that an assistant lied about bathing a client. The manager calls the assistant into the office with a written warning. Why is this action inappropriate? 1. The RN should issue the warning. 2. The first w
The RN has had recent difficulty finishing and documenting client care during the assigned shift. ...
The RN has had recent difficulty finishing and documenting client care during the assigned shift. The nurse has historically had very good appraisals, and the climate of the unit has not changed. Which would be the best approach to correct recent beh
The manager has appointed a nurse to complete staffing. The nurse knows that the goal of staffing is ...
The manager has appointed a nurse to complete staffing. The nurse knows that the goal of staffing is to provide what? 1. Effective/efficient nursing care 2. Appropriate numbers/mix of nursing staff 3. Client assessment data 4. Opportunities/chan
________ has the benefits of increasing ________ and job satisfaction, improving efficiency, ...
________ has the benefits of increasing ________ and job satisfaction, improving efficiency, increasing the ________ of the staff, and providing a means to manage ________ in the census.
The manager is preparing for an interview and is most interested in collecting information about the ...
The manager is preparing for an interview and is most interested in collecting information about the potential hire. What fundamental questions does the manager want to know? 1. Will the applicant work overtime? 2. When will the applicant indicate
