A nurse has achieved certification in critical care nursing. What is the most important effect that this certification will have on the nurse's practice?
A) Recognition by peers
B) Increase in salary and rank
C) More flexibility in seeking employment
D) Increased confidence in critical thinking
D
You might also like to view...
Which of the following best describes the principal factor behind ongoing legislation on the federal level related to health care?
a. Change is needed to reflect differences in health needs today. b. Efforts must be put in place to control constantly increasing costs. c. There is a need to focus on the population as a whole. d. Technological breakthroughs should be expanded.
An adolescent is brought to be seen by a caregiver for severe abdominal pain
The patient is diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This is the third time the patient has been treated for PID. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate? A) Contact the necessary authorities to report a suspected case of sexual abuse B) Take the patient to a private room and interview her regarding her sexual history and partners C) Take the caregiver to a private room and tell her that the patient's diagnosis can only come from sexual activity D) Talk to the patient and caregiver together and explain that the condition is often a result of a sexually transmitted infection and discuss the importance of safe sex practices
A nurse has recently been hired by a school to fulfill the role of the school nurse. What was the reason for the initial development of this specialty nursing practice?
a. In-school treatment reduced absenteeism. b. Nurses were cheaper to employ than additional teachers. c. In-school treatment was cost effective. d. Nurses knew when to send young children home.
Thirst activates osmoreceptors by an increase in which blood plasma?
a. Antidiuretic hormone b. Aldosterone c. Hydrostatic pressure d. Osmotic pressure