Which of the following bases of power are considered positional power?
a. Information
b. Referent
c. Coercive
d. Reward
e. Expert
A, C, D
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Which principle or principles from the ANA Code of Ethics would be most appropriate for the nurse to apply while caring for this patient? Select all that apply. A) The nurse practices with compassion and respect unrestricted by considerations of the nature of the health problem. B) The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient. C) The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient. D) The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving health care environments.
A young adult patient whose family history contains many first- and second-degree relatives who have had colon cancer wants to know if yearly colonoscopies would be a good idea. The best response by the nurse would be to encourage the patient to
a. ask the physician about the colonoscopies. b. not worry because risks are low at his or her age. c. search for a company to provide screening. d. talk to the doctor about genetic screening.
An unfamiliar infectious process has occurred in your institution. What is the most appropriate resource available for you to access for patient care information and teaching?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) B) American Medical Association (AMA) C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) D) American Nurses Association (ANA)
Before the age of 4 months, an infant is likely to spit out semisolid foods because of:
1. An acute sense of taste 2. An inability to chew 3. A lack of hand–eye coordination 4. The up-and-down motion of the tongue when sucking