A nurse is developing a simulation lab to be used for continuing education by the staff. Which statements best describes advantages to using a simulator lab? (Select all that apply.)
A) Simulation will be easy to implement.
B) Simulation can help promote client safety and optimal outcomes.
C) Simulation allows learning without risk to the client.
D) Simulation is one way to produce higher competency levels.
E) Simulation will reveal which institutions are best at training new nurses.
To reduce the risks for impaired practice, education of which group would be most important?
A) Practicing nurses
B) Nursing students
C) Nurses preparing for retirement
D) Foreign nurses
A nurse educator is preparing a proposal for establishing a continuing education simulation laboratory. She is applying for a grant to purchase a model that will allow for reprogramming during a simulation.
What will this educator need to keep in mind as she shops around for simulators?
A) Simulators have the expected shelf life of 3 years.
B) Simulators will cost around US15,000.
C) Simulators will be easy to reprogram on demand.
D) The simulator can be rented out to other facilities when not in use.
A nurse has recognized certain events that lead her to suspect that a colleague is diverting client's medications. This nurse is hesitant to say anything due to the past experience of confronting a nurse and then finding herself in more trouble.
What is a common barrier to reporting impaired nurses?
A) Lack of clear protocol for reporting
B) Failure to convince administration of problem
C) Retaliation from the accused
D) Loss of employment due to reporting
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