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Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
What historical event first led to the recognition of the contribution of blacks to nursing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Mary Seacole's efforts to care for soldiers during the Crimean War. Mary Seacole was a Jamaican nurse who provided medical care to soldiers during the Crimean War. Her contributions highlighted the important role that black individuals played in nursing. This event marked the first significant recognition of the contributions of blacks to the nursing profession.
Explanation of why other choices are incorrect:
A: Florence Nightingale's acceptance of black nurses into the first nursing school - While Florence Nightingale is known as a pioneer of modern nursing, her acceptance of black nurses into nursing schools did not specifically lead to the recognition of the contribution of blacks to nursing.
B: The contributions of black nurses at the Pennsylvania Hospital, the first hospital in America - While black nurses may have made contributions at Pennsylvania Hospital, this event did not lead to the initial recognition of the contribution of blacks to nursing.
D: The work done by wives of wealthy black nobles who carried food and medicine from
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is having difficulty keeping up with the six assigned patients and serving on the ethics committee. In order to take charge of both personal and work life, the nurse focuses on improving physical energy by: (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because taking a deep breath and remaining calm helps the nurse develop patience, which is essential for managing stress and workload effectively. By staying calm, the nurse can think more clearly, make better decisions, and handle challenging situations with composure. This approach can improve the nurse's overall well-being and productivity.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because:
A: Positive affirmations are helpful but may not address the root cause of the nurse's fatigue and workload issues.
C: Staying hydrated is important for maintaining energy levels, but it may not directly address the nurse's ability to manage workload and personal life balance.
D: Eating healthy snacks and taking breaks are important for maintaining energy levels, but they may not directly address the nurse's ability to stay calm and patient in stressful situations.
Question 3 of 5
A clinical nurse leader (CNL) enters the workforce and hopes to use her interdisciplinary skills to participate on a quality improvement committee. The coordinator of the quality group invites the CNL to join the group. Which type of power is demonstrated by the coordinator of the group?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Legitimate. The coordinator's power is based on their legitimate authority to invite individuals to join the quality improvement committee. Legitimate power is derived from one's position or role within an organization, giving them the right to make decisions and direct activities. In this scenario, the coordinator's invitation is based on their legitimate authority as the leader of the quality group.
Choice A: Coercive power involves the use of threats or punishment to influence others, which is not evident in the scenario.
Choice B: Transformational power focuses on inspiring and motivating others to achieve a common goal, which is not explicitly demonstrated in the scenario.
Choice C: Laissez-faire power involves a hands-off approach to leadership, allowing individuals to make their own decisions without much guidance, which is not applicable in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
A group of local volunteers respond to a tornado. Volunteers have completed an emergency response course and are able to assist with triage of injured citizens. They also participate in local health fairs to teach residents how to react during tornadoes. The responders are members of the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Medical Reserve Corps (MR
C).
Step 1: The MRC is a community-based program of volunteers who are trained to respond to public health emergencies.
Step 2: The volunteers in the scenario have completed an emergency response course and are assisting with triage and educating the public, aligning with the MRC's mission.
Step 3: The MMRS focuses on responding to mass casualty incidents, not necessarily public health emergencies like tornadoes. NDMS is a federally coordinated system for medical response in disasters, not typically focused on community-based responses. CCRF is a reserve force within the U.S. Public Health Service, not specifically focused on community emergency response.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is removing a saturated dressing from an abdominal incision and must cut the tape to remove the dressing. The nurse accidentally cuts the sutures holding the incision, and evisceration occurs. In quality improvement, this incident is best identified as a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: sentinel event. A sentinel event is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological harm to a patient. In this scenario, the accidental cutting of sutures leading to evisceration constitutes a serious harm to the patient, making it a sentinel event. This event requires immediate investigation, analysis, and implementation of preventive measures to ensure patient safety.
A: Root cause refers to the underlying reason for a problem, not the event itself.
C: Variation in performance is related to inconsistencies in processes, not a specific critical incident like evisceration.
D: Causal factor is a contributing element to an event, but it does not capture the severity and significance of a sentinel event like evisceration.