A nurse accepts the opportunity for professional growth, which involves a move to a different
hospital and managing a different patient population.
Which statement best reflects the
competency of this nurse who has defined career goals and has been practicing as a registered
nurse for two years in preparation for an opportunity to attain theses goals?
A) The nurse will need to go back to nursing school for training.
B) Since this career change was part of the nurse's planned career goals, competency needs have
been acquired and kept up to date.
C) The nurse is able to adapt skills competence from the current environment to the new
environment due to demonstrated and certified expertise.
D) It is not possible to transfer competencies from one type of setting to another.
B
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A nurse is preparing a presentation on coronary heart disease (CHD) for a community women's club. Which statements should the nurse include in the presentation?
Select all that apply. 1. The epigastric pain and nausea experienced with a heart attack are often attributed to heartburn. 2. Common symptoms of myocardial infarction (MI) include shortness of breath and fatigue. 3. Women are more likely to have an unrecognized myocardial infarction. 4. Weakness of the legs and back often precede a heart attack. 5. The mortality rate of young women having an MI is 50 % lower than that of men.
If one of the parents of a child who has been abused is found to be the abuser, what would you suggest as a long-term intervention for that parent?
A) Returning to school to learn more about children B) Participating in an organization such as Parents Anonymous C) Placing the child in a home with a relative until parents are capable of handling her D) Seeking intensive psychotherapy to gain a better understanding of why abuse is occurring
Ms. Khan is in the hospital for a respiratory infection and is coughing excessively. Outside her door, the nursing assistant sees a sign posted for airborne precautions. Prior to providing care for Ms. Khan, the nursing assistant knows the nursing assistant must follow transmission-based precautions and use PPE. This includes
A. Performing hand hygiene and donning the appropriate mask. B. Wearing gloves at all times. C. Wearing a gown only when changing Ms. Khan's linens. D. Donning gloves, a gown, and a mask for all care.
What is the advantage of recruiting from outside the organization?
A) Promotes long-term retention of employees B) Tends to increase the number of candidates C) Provides well-motivated candidates D) Attracts well-qualified candidates