After receiving an injury as a result of negligent care by a physician, the patient brings suit against the hospital, the physician, and all of the members of the health care team who participated in his care
Based on the principle of respondeat superior, the hospital is liable for the actions of whom?
A) Nurse working in her usual assignment at hospital
B) Non-employee physician practicing in the hospital
C) Nurse on temporary assignment from an agency
D) Nurse doing volunteer work at another agency
A
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The patient has an HR of 84 beats/min and an SV of 65 mL. Calculate the CO
a. 149 mL c. 4650 mL b. 500 mL d. 5460 mL
The nurse manager learns that one of the staff nurses on the unit has a substance addiction and is arriving at work under the influence of the substance. Using Watson's theory, how should the nurse manager deal with this staff member?
1. Send the nurse home with instructions not to return until clear of the substance. 2. Call the police and have the nurse arrested for working while impaired. 3. Confront the nurse privately, order drug testing, and suggest a substance-abuse program. 4. Notify the board of nursing and fire the nurse immediately.
Childbirth may result in injuries to the vagina and uterus. Pelvic floor exercises also known as Kegel exercises will help to strengthen the perineal muscles and encourage healing
The nurse knows that the patient understands the correct process for completing these conditioning exercises when she reports a. "I contract my thighs, buttocks, and abdomen." b. "I do 10 of these exercises every day." c. "I stand while practicing this new exercise routine." d. "I pretend that I am trying to stop the flow of urine midstream."
Careful researchers lay out a data analysis plan in advance to guide that progress. What phase involves collection of data on numerous variables?
A) Preanalysis B) Preliminary assessments and actions C) Principal analysis D) Interpretation of quantitative results