When addressing the issue of impaired nursing practice, which factor would be of primary importance? ...

When addressing the issue of impaired nursing practice, which factor would be of primary importance?
 
  A) Health of the impaired nurse
  B) Type of substance being misused
  C) Process for reporting
  D) Safety of the clients

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A nurse suspects that a colleague is chemically dependent. Before reporting the colleague, which step would be most important for the nurse to do?
 
  A) Offer the colleague help
  B) Suggest the colleague find a treatment program
  C) Check the state board of nursing's reporting requirements
  D) Talk to others to confirm the suspicions

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All nurses face the same situations, challenges, stress, and fatigue when on the job. Education is recognized as one of the elements that can help prevent and recognize substance abuse.
 
  What has been recognized as an untapped source that may be able to help?
  A) Teach self-care strategies to help nurses cope
  B) Offer special incentives to encourage nurses to avoid substance abuse
  C) Offer yoga classes after work to help nurse to distress before going home
  D) Provide the nurse with safe alternates such as power drinks and snacks while on the job

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Which point best reflects the view of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) about simulation?
 
  A) It is a valid replacement for clinical practice.
  B) Clinical practice is complemented by it.
  C) Simulation can negate the professionalism of practice.
  D) Ample research is available to support the use of simulation.