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Ethics & Issues in Contemporary Nursing Questions

Question 1 of 5

What effect did the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest have on health care?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" raised awareness about the mistreatment of vulnerable populations in mental health institutions. It highlighted the need to uphold the rights of such individuals.

A is incorrect because the movie did not specifically lead to an increase in funding for mental health care or a shift to institutional care.

C is incorrect because while the movie portrayed nurses advocating for patients, it did not necessarily lead to a widespread perception of nurses as advocates for vulnerable populations.

D is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that funding for nursing traineeships was eliminated as a direct result of the movie.

Question 2 of 5

Nurses on a unit provide personal hygiene, administer medications, educate the patient and family about treatments, and provide emotional support. These nurses provide patient care based on which nursing delivery system?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A:
Total patient care.
Total patient care system involves one nurse being responsible for all aspects of care for a specific patient, including personal hygiene, medication administration, education, and emotional support. This system ensures continuity, individualized care, and better communication between the nurse, patient, and family. Partnership nursing (
B) involves collaboration between the nurse and patient, team nursing (
C) involves a team of healthcare providers working together, and functional nursing (
D) involves dividing tasks among different healthcare professionals, none of which fully align with the comprehensive care provided in total patient care system.

Question 3 of 5

When practicing in a compact state:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because in a compact state, the mutual recognition model allows nurses to practice across state lines without obtaining additional licenses. This model ensures that patients' rights are protected by requiring nurses to adhere to the nurse practice act of the state where the patient is located. This promotes nursing mobility while maintaining regulatory standards.

A is incorrect because nurses must follow the nurse practice act of the state where they are practicing, not necessarily the largest state. C is incorrect because nurses do not have to pay for a license in all participating states under the mutual recognition model. D is incorrect because the nurse practice act outlines the scope of practice, not necessarily the list of skills that can be performed across state lines.

Question 4 of 5

An RN with excellent assessment and psychomotor skills would derive power on the basis of which source?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Expert. An RN with excellent assessment and psychomotor skills derives power from their expertise in the field. They are respected and trusted for their knowledge and abilities, giving them influence over others. Rewards (
A) and coercion (
B) are forms of power derived from external factors like incentives or threats, not skills. Legitimate power (
D) comes from one's position or title, not necessarily from skills. In this case, the RN's power comes from their expertise, making choice C the most appropriate answer.

Question 5 of 5

A staff nurse provides care based on intuition and always seems to be in control of her personal and professional life, serving on the board of the state nurses association, serving as the nursing unit's representative on the ethics committee, and coaching her daughter's soft ball team. Many of the staff observes how she manages time and provides care. This nurse's power comes from which type of power?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Referent power. Referent power is based on an individual's personal characteristics that others admire and seek to emulate. In this case, the nurse's ability to manage time effectively, maintain control in her personal and professional life, and serve in various leadership roles demonstrates her influence over others through admiration and respect. It is not legitimate power (
B) as her authority does not stem from a formal position. It is not information power (
C) as her power is not derived from possessing or sharing specific knowledge. It is not connection power (
D) as her influence is not based on her network or relationships but rather on her personal qualities.

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