Which of the following is a health-promotion driving tip for older adults?
a. Avoid driving for a few days after the start of a new medication.
b. Keep the radio on for increased stimulation.
c. Refrain from using the rear-view mirror and turn the head instead.
d. Wait to drive in the evening and night to avoid daytime traffic.
Question 2Max is a nurse on the 7 PM to 7 AM shift on the orthopedic floor. He is the most experienced nurse on the unit during this shift, with 6 years of nursing experience.
Max usually acts as charge nurse during his shift while caring for a group of patients. Recently, there has been an influx of new graduates working on his shift. Some nights, he is expected to orient a new nurse, act as the charge nurse, and mentor other new nurses working on the floor. He is concerned that with all of the new nurses, there are not enough mentors for all of them, resulting in less than optimal care delivery. Which type of stress is he experiencing? a. Role ambiguity
b. Role incongruity
c. Role overload
d. Role underload
Question 3The nursing chief executive officer (CEO) works in a major rehabilitation and subacute facility network. Her span of control refers to the number of:
a. miles in which the network resides.
b. ancillary staff accountable to her.
c. nurses and non-nurses reporting to her.
d. inpatients that the facilities service.
Question 4A nursing unit is frequently short-staffed. Many agency nurses work to fill staff nurse vacancies. The manager has hired many new graduates, but most leave in less than 1 year. This may be the result of a lack of:
a. continuity of care.
b. formal leadership.
c. ethical behaviors.
d. shared assumptions.