A new staff member decided he wanted to work in an institution where he could have a voice in policy formation. What type of institution would be the best fit for the staff nurse?
a. Home health agency
b. Magnet institution
c. Elementary school
d. Community-based clinic
ANS: B
Magnet institutions involve nurses at all levels of the organization and give nurses a voice in policy formation.
You might also like to view...
One of the eligibility criteria for Medicare coverage of home care is that the service be considered skilled. To be skilled, service must be under the supervision of any one of the following except
A. Physician. B. Registered Nurse. C. Physical Therapist. D. Speech Therapist.
A nurse is caring for clients as a member of the rehabilitation team. Which activities should the nurse complete as part of the nurse's role? (Select all that apply.)
a. Maintain the safety of adaptive devices by monitoring their function and making repairs. b. Coordinate rehabilitation team activities to ensure implementation of the plan of care. c. Assist clients to identify support services and resources for the coordination of services. d. Counsel clients and family members on strategies to cope with disability. e. Support the client's choices by acting as an advocate for the client and family.
A nurse helps a family understand that once hospice service is initiated, the focus of care changes from rehabilitation and restoration to what type of care?
a. Maintaining the patient at the optimal level b. Assisting with funeral planning c. Relieving the family of care d. Maintaining comfort as death approaches
You document your patient's vital signs into a bedside documentation device and are able to compare your patient's vital signs with patients who have similar diagnoses and similar medications, and who are of a similar age. You are accessing:
a. E-mail. b. Telecommunications. c. A database. d. Technology.