The nurse manager, making hiring decisions, would consider which applicants as protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act and amendments?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. A person required to wear a hand brace for 3 weeks
2. A person who takes medication for schizophrenia
3. A person who wears glasses
4. A person who used a wheelchair for 1 year as a child
5. A person who has cancer
2,4,5
Rationale: Transitory impairments (those with an actual or expected duration of 6 months or less) are not included in this definition.
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a. Less anxiety b. More participation in care c. Less likelihood of complaints d. More compliance with treatment goals e. More satisfaction with treatment outcomes
A nurse in the ambulatory care setting is preparing to do an interview with a non-English-speaking client. The nurse secures an interpreter. In order to have the most effective interview, the nurse should do which of the following? (Select all that apply
a. Look and speak to the interpreter b. Use technical terminology to ensure accu-racy c. Allow more time for the interview d. Watch the client's nonverbal communica-tion e. Have the interpreter check whether the client understands the communication
The nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a terminal patient. The patient's caregiver is assisting with the health history. Which question asked during the family history should the nurse direct at the caregiver?
1) "Have you ever provided care to a patient who is dying?" 2) "Do you have Medical Power of Attorney?" 3) "Who will be helping you provide care to your family member?" 4) "Do you work full-time outside of the home?"
When washing your hands, you should stand so that:
a. Your uniform touches the sink b. Your hands touch the sink c. Your body touches the sink d. Soap and faucets are easy to reach