Which of the following is not one of the values, behaviors, or attributes exhibited by a "professional" according to Flexner (1915)?
a. intellectual activities
b. activities based on knowledge
c. techniques are new
d. altruism motivates work
C
A number of authors have defined characteristics that describe a "professional.". Flexner (1915) identified seven characteristics of a professional which are: 1) intellectual activities; 2) activities based on knowledge; 3) techniques are teachable (not necessarily new); 4) altruism motivates the work; 5) activities can be learned; 6) activities must be practical; and 7) a strong organization exists.
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1) A 1-month-old infant admitted for hernia repair 2) A 6-year-old patient admitted for tonsillectomy 3) A 10-year-old patient admitted for an appendectomy 4) A 13-year-old patient admitted for scoliosis surgery
Which of the following is the most reliable method for assessing pain?
A) Asking significant others B) Asking the primary care provider C) Asking the patient D) Observing the patient
Which ethical principle protects human subjects from harm?
a. Beneficence b. Ethics c. Justice d. Respect for persons
A pediatric client is brought to the clinic. The mother of the child states that the child has "vomited twice and had diarrhea all morning". The child is 3 years old and weighs 35 lbs. The mother states that the child's weight was 37 lbs at the doctor's office last week. What actions does a nurse take next? Select all that apply.
A) The child has lost ~5% weight; give the child Pedialyte® and monitor. B) The child has lost ~3% weight; call the health-care provider immediately. C) The child has only vomited twice; give the child Pedialyte® and monitor. D) The child has had diarrhea; give the child ginger ale to settle the stomach. E) The child has had prolonged diarrhea; call the health-care provider now.