What is the primary function of an ethical code?
a. A framework for decision making
b. A collection of static rules
c. A group of legally binding values
d. The "ball and chain" of the profession
A
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A. Cocaine use B. Previous cesarean birth C. Previous use of medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) D. Tobacco use E. Young maternal age
The nurse holds original licensure in a compact state and has practice privileges in two remote states. Should practice concerns arise with this nurse, what is the status of the nurse's license?
1. Each state can suspend or revoke the nurse's license. 2. Only the states in which the nurse demonstrated poor practice can act to suspend or revoke the nurse's license. 3. License suspension or revocation can only occur if all three states agree to the action. 4. Only the state in which the nurse holds licensure can act to suspend or revoke that license.
A nurse intern asks the unit manager how nurses can become more politically involved in the consumer movement in health care to support the advancement of nursing service
The nurse manager responds by saying that the majority of nurses can accomplish this by: a. becoming a member of their professional organization. b. becoming a lobbyist to interested government agencies. c. supporting legislation for more government control. d. supporting physicians to direct health care policy.
Fluid in the pleural space characterizes which condition?
a. Pleural effusion b. Atelectasis c. Bronchiectasis d. Ischemia