A nurse in the ICU is responding to a patient who has just gone into cardiac arrest. A moment later, the nurse is notified that another patient has just gone into anaphylactic shock due to a drug allergy
She is conflicted as to what to do, as she is the only nurse available at the moment to tend to both patients. Which component of a healthy work environment is lacking in this scenario?
A) Effective decision making
B) Appropriate staffing
C) Authentic leadership
D) Meaningful recognition
B
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The nurse is checking the informed consent for a 17-year-old who has just been married and expecting her first child. She is scheduled for a cesarean section. She is still living with her parents and is on her parents' health insurance
When obtaining informed consent for the cesarean section, who is legally responsible for signing? A) Her parents B) Her husband C) The patient D) The obstetrician
What is the cause of gestational hypertension?
a. Too much salt b. A toxin c. Unknown d. Diabetes
Within the citizens ladder of participation framework, which level of community involvement is considered the lowest level of participation?
a. Delegated power c. Informing b. Partnership d. Consultation
A child is undergoing rapid sequence intubation and is receiving atropine. The nurse understands that this agent is used to:
A) lessen the vagal effects of intubation. B) reduce intracranial pressure. C) induce amnesia. D) provide short-term paralysis.