An ICU manager is discussing a nurse's frequent absences and tardiness, which the nurse explains results from unreliable child care. The nurse states, "None of the other nurses mind if I am late or have to miss a shift
My kids are important to me. I'd do the same for any of them." This is an example of which situation? 1. Enriched job environment
2. Organizational practices
3. Absence culture
4. Generational differences
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Rationale 1: Enrichment of the job environment makes the job challenging and rewarding, which encourages employee attendance and participation.
Rationale 2: Organizational practices are such things as on-site child care that can influence an employee's motivation to work.
Rationale 3: Absence culture on this unit is tolerant of absences.
Rationale 4: While there may be some differences in how generations view punctuality and attendance, it is not clear that is an issue in this situation.
Global Rationale:
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of these would the nurse highlight as the most common cause of meningitis in newborns? A) Streptococcus group B B) Haemophilus influenzae type B C) Streptococcus pneumoniae D) Neisseria meningitides
When answering the phone in a patient's home, you should:
a. Give the patient's name and your name b. Identify yourself by name and title c. Simply answer with "hello" d. Give your name and the name of the agency you work for
Dr. Cooper notices some irregularities in Alex's heartbeat. After a thorough examination, he diagnoses Alex with ventricular arrhythmia. Dr. Cooper advises Alex to start taking a Class 1A antiarrhythmic drug in an extended-release tablet form once every 12 hours. On being asked about the drug's mechanism of action by an assistant, Dr. Cooper states that the drug slows conduction in the heart and prolongs the cardiac refractory period. Based on the information provided in this scenario, which of the following drugs has Dr. Cooper most likely prescribed?
A. Esmolol B. Procainamide C. Sotalol D. Amiodarone