How could changes in world population affect health?
a. Decreasing populations in third world countries frees up limited resources for the remaining population's needs.
b. Feeding, immunizing, and providing clean water will become an overwhelming task.
c. Massive population increases in some areas will lead to abundant health care in countries with smaller populations.
d. More health care resources can be utilized fighting regional problems based on shifting population dynamics.
A nursing manager has noticed increasing incidents of rudeness and lack of cooperation among co-workers. Which action by the manager is best?
a. Holding a staff meeting and reminding the staff of policies regarding behavior
b. Disciplining the ringleaders in order to make an example for the other staff
c. Having informal meetings to solicit staff opinions on the workplace
d. Announcing that raises will be withheld from staff members engaging in this behavior
A new graduate medical-surgical nurse is interested in joining a professional organization. Which organization should the nurse's manager recommend?
a. National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
b. American Nurses Association (ANA)
c. The unit-based journal club
d. A national political action committee
A nurse sees an advertisement for work shoes that include a sexualizing image of a nurse wearing them. Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Buying the shoes and complaining to the store manager
b. Refusing to buy the shoes and writing a letter of complaint to the company
c. Looking around to see if there are other shoes that fit and are appropriate for work
d. Asking co-workers what they think about this advertisement campaign