A nurse manager who held a commission in the Army was notified of mandatory military duty and had to go to Iraq to serve for 2 years
After discharge, the nurse returned to the hospital to resume the previous position but was informed that the position was no longer available. The hospital then offered the nurse employment as a staff nurse, which involved a major reduction in salary. The hospital was in violation of which of the following? a. 1964 Civil Rights Act
b. 1974 Taft-Hartley Amendments to the Wagner Act
c. 1935 National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act)
d. 1973 Vietnam Veterans Act
D
The hospital's action was in violation of the 1973 Vietnam Veterans Act. This act was passed to
provided reemployment rights for individuals who leave their place of employment to perform military
duties. According to the act, these individuals are entitled to be restored to their former position or to
"a position of like seniority, status, and pay.". The 1964 Civil Rights Act provided equal employment
standards, and the 1974 Taft-Hartley Amendments to the Wagner Act allowed for employees of
nonprofit organizations to join unions. The original Wagner Act (1935 National Labor Relations Act)
gave employees of private companies the right to organize unions.
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a. Prevent fluid and electrolyte imbalance. b. Prevent nutritional deficiency. c. Prevent skin breakdown. d. Prevent malabsorption.
A nurse trained in another country is seeking licensure in the United States. While becoming familiar with the American legal system, the nurse learns that there are three types of public laws that include which of the following?
a. Constitutional, governmental, and criminal b. Criminal, constitutional, and administrative c. Criminal, tort, and administrative d. Administrative, governmental, and civil
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a. "Your baby has gained too much weight this week. Let's talk about his feeding routine." b. "Yes, he has gained a little too much over the past week. Let's weigh him again next week to see if the weight gain continues." c. "Neonates gain about ounce to 1 ounce a day." d. "He should have gained about 1 pound this past week, so he has not gained enough weight."
The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment. The correct action by the nurse is reflected by which statement? The nurse:
a. Performs the examination from the left side of the bed. b. Examines tender or painful areas first to help relieve the patient's anxiety. c. Follows the same examination sequence, regardless of the patient's age or condition. d. Organizes the assessment to ensure that the patient does not change positions too often.