Literature on oppression in nursing has:
a. Verified the presence of behaviors associated with oppression within nursing.
b. Suggested that oppression leads to bullying but has little or no effect on patient outcomes.
c. Failed to establish that oppression is present in nursing groups.
d. Indicated that nurses use oppression negatively.
ANS: A
Oppressed group behavior is apparent when a population is dominated by another group and begins to take on the characteristics of the dominant group (Roberts, 1993), often bullying and abusing their peers. In the twenty-first century, bullying and incivility have become epidemic in both nursing education and clinical settings.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is providing oral hygiene care to a comatose patient. Which of the following regimens would be most effective in decreasing the patient's risk of tooth decay and plaque accumulation?
A) Irrigating the mouth using a syringe filled with a bactericidal mouthwash B) Applying a water-soluble gel to the teeth and gums C) Wiping the teeth and gums with a gauze pad D) Gently stroking the teeth and gums with a lemon and glycerin swab
_____ refers to a process whereby nurses recognize that they have legitimate power and authority to make decisions regarding their practice
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
You are called in to the emergency department as the nurse for the psychiatric emergency team to evaluate a client
Your assessment reveals that 3 months ago the client watched several TV news reports about a local disaster involving the drowning of several children while on a camping trip, as well as heard numerous radio reports and discussions, read several articles with pictures in the local newspaper, and overheard others at work discuss the incident. Earlier today, the client went swimming at the local community pool. Your nursing assessment is correctly guided by the knowledge that for psychologically traumatized clients: a. psychological distress is not limited to only those directly involved in a traumatic event b. PTSD involves voluntarily obsessing with the event and symbolically reenacting the event for others c. the psychological distress indicates guilty involvement in the event in some way d. only clients with a preexisting mental disorder will develop PTSD
A nurse is preparing a client for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). What measure should
the nurse employ? A) Keep the client NPO (nothing by mouth) for at least 4 hours B) Avoid the use of laxatives before the procedure C) Provide the client with only a few sips of water if thirsty D) Determine whether the client is allergic to shellfish