What does the morale principle of autonomy govern?
A) A person's right to make his or her own decision
B) Truth telling
C) The obligation to do good and prevent harm
D) What is right and fair
Question 2When interviewing a candidate for a nursing position who has an Aboriginal background, you recognize that the candidate's lack of eye contact reflects the candidate's:
a. Lack of confidence.
b. Professional behavior.
c. Cultural sensitivity.
d. Ethnicity.
Question 3There is no decrease in the effectiveness of vaccines in a child with a mild infection at the time of vaccination.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4The process of delegation may be undermined in the health care setting as one member of the team moves work in a downward direction. What are some of the reasons for delegatees to resist responsibility (select all that apply)?
a. Lack of ability to direct
b. Fear of criticism for mistakes
c. Overwhelming workload
d. Lack of confidence
e. Lack of resources
Question 5Before beginning her own nursing agency, a nurse worked with other temporary nursing agencies in nine states. This career style is known as:
a. Linear.
b. Spiral.
c. Steady state.
d. Entrepreneurial/transient.
Question 6Agnes informs you that she has been having respiratory problems and skin irritation since she started working on your unit. What question should you pose to Agnes in order to assess why she is experiencing these symptoms?
a. Are you allergic to latex gloves?
b. Have you been very anxious lately?
c. Have you been using alcohol swabs?
d. Where did you work before coming here?
Question 7Nurses begin to phase into retirement beginning at age _____ years.
a. 50
b. 55
c. 60
d. 65
Question 8The nurse manager is concerned about the negative ratings her unit has received on patient satisfaction surveys. The first step in addressing this issue from the point of view of quality im-provement is to:
a. Assemble a team.
b. Establish a benchmark.
c. Identify a clinical activity for review.
d. Establish outcomes.
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