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Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing PDF Questions
Question 1 of 9
Certain groups of individuals are opposed to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) based on religious beliefs that prohibit circumcision and blood transfusions. These individuals believe the PPACA is unconstitutional because it:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the main argument against the PPACA in relation to religious beliefs is the mandate requiring all U.S. and legal residents to secure health insurance. This mandate conflicts with the religious beliefs of certain groups that oppose specific medical procedures like circumcision and blood transfusions. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not directly address the issue of religious opposition to specific healthcare practices mandated by the PPACA. B pertains to Medicare and Medicaid plans, C relates to preventive services participation, and D refers to health practices outside Western medicine, which are not the primary concern for the opposing groups.
Question 2 of 9
The first step in the nursing process and in the problem-solving process is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: gather information. This step is essential as it allows nurses to collect data, assess the situation, and make informed decisions. Identifying the problem (A) comes after gathering information. Considering consequences (C) and implementing interventions (D) are later steps in the process once information has been gathered. Gathering information is foundational to problem-solving as it provides the necessary data to understand the situation fully and determine the appropriate course of action.
Question 3 of 9
A nurse is interested in learning the phases of the disaster continuum and realizes it has many similarities to the nursing process. To better understand the phases of a disaster, which is true when comparing the phases of the disaster continuum to the nursing process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the preparedness phase of the disaster continuum aligns with the assessment and planning steps of the nursing process. In both situations, assessment involves identifying potential risks or needs, while planning entails developing strategies to address those risks or needs. Preparedness in disasters is about assessing vulnerabilities and creating plans to mitigate risks, which is akin to the initial steps in the nursing process. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately match the phases of the disaster continuum with the corresponding steps in the nursing process. B incorrectly associates recovery with planning, C incorrectly links recovery with implementation, and D incorrectly pairs response relief with evaluation.
Question 4 of 9
A nurse manager is concerned with restocking the emergency cart, creating the staff schedule, requesting floor stock from pharmacy, and checking the orders on patient charts. Which type of leader accurately describes this nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Transactional. This type of leader focuses on routine tasks, maintaining order, and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. In this scenario, the nurse is primarily concerned with daily operational tasks like restocking supplies and checking orders, which align with transactional leadership. Situational leadership focuses on adapting to different situations, transformational leadership inspires change and innovation, and contemporary leadership encompasses various modern leadership styles.
Question 5 of 9
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 (MRC). 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 6 of 9
One workplace issue "the nursing shortage" is caused by several complex issues, including:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: an aging nursing workforce. This is because as nurses age, many are retiring or reducing their work hours, leading to a shortage of experienced nurses in the workforce. This issue is further exacerbated by the increasing demand for healthcare services due to population growth and aging populations. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Movement of nurses into acute care settings may shift the distribution of nurses but does not directly cause a shortage. B: The use of unlicensed assistive personnel may impact the workload of RNs but is not the primary cause of the nursing shortage. C: While Baby Boomers may have contributed to the overall number of nurses, it does not directly explain the current shortage.
Question 7 of 9
During a community health fair the disaster medical assistance team (DMAT) informs participants that every community must be ready to provide disaster care. A participant asks, "In a disaster, the local community cannot possibly be effective, so why not have a plan to call federal agencies immediately to provide relief?" The correct response by the DMAT is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because communities are indeed the first responders in any disaster. Local resources are typically the first to mobilize and provide immediate assistance due to their proximity to the affected area. Federal agencies may take time to arrive on the scene, so it is crucial for communities to have their own disaster response plans in place. Choice A is incorrect because the federal government can become involved in disasters even without known terrorist activities, especially in large-scale disasters. Choice C is incorrect as it oversimplifies the roles of different agencies in disaster response. Choice D is incorrect because state and federal agencies may still provide assistance even if local health care facilities are operational.
Question 8 of 9
Which type of data analysis results in the non-numerical organization of data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Qualitative. Qualitative data analysis involves organizing non-numerical data into themes, patterns, or categories. This type of analysis focuses on the quality and characteristics of the data rather than numerical values. Descriptive analysis (A) involves summarizing and presenting numerical data. Inferential analysis (B) involves making predictions or inferences about a population based on sample data. Quantitative analysis (D) involves working with numerical data to derive insights and conclusions. In this question, the focus is on the non-numerical organization of data, which aligns with qualitative analysis.
Question 9 of 9
Physical therapists are represented by a union, nurses are represented by a separate union, and pharmacists have yet another union within a single agency. This type of union representation is known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: occupational unionism. This type of union representation categorizes workers based on their occupation or profession rather than industry. In this scenario, physical therapists, nurses, and pharmacists each have their own specialized union based on their specific professions within the single agency. Summary of incorrect choices: B: Industrial unionism refers to unions that represent all workers within a particular industry, regardless of their specific occupation or profession. C: Union shop refers to a workplace where all employees must join the union after a certain period of employment, not the type of union representation described in the question. D: Power sharing is a concept related to governance and decision-making processes, not specific to union representation based on occupation.