In what way is the work of nursing associations similar to a business?
A) Both are concerned with seeking a profit as one of the most important goals.
B) Each has a charter, a mission, and legal status in the state in which it resides.
C) Most associations are for-profit organizations and as such are ineligible for tax-exempt status.
D) Associations may not create separate organizations such as foundations.
B
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A hospital patient's medication administration record specifies the parenteral administration of lidocaine before a tissue biopsy to be performed later in the day. What action should the nurse take in response to this order?
A) Obtain an order for epinephrine in order to potentiate the action of lidocaine. B) Contact the prescriber because administration should be performed by a physician or nurse anesthetist. C) Administer a 500 mL bolus of normal saline to ensure adequate vascular volume. D) Assess the patient's need for an antihistamine to be on hold during administration of the lidocaine.
A patient, seen laughing and talking with visitors, asks the nurse for pain medication. Which of the following responses would demonstrate the nurse is functioning within the component of conscious nursing care?
1. Provide the medication as requested and according to organizational policies. 2. Wait until the patient's visitors have left the room and then provide the medication. 3. Provide the medication along with other prescribed medications several hours later. 4. Ask the visitors to leave the room and discuss the patient's pain level before providing the medication.
The nurse, a member of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team, has the remains of several victims of a disaster to be identified and collected. The individuals responsible for this aspect of disaster care would be:
1. Disaster Mortuary Operations Response Teams. 2. Office of Environmental Protection employees. 3. Centers for Disease Control employees. 4. Department of Health and Human Services employees.
The "honeymoon" is a specific phase of reality shock. What should the mentor do during this phase?
a. Share personal transition experiences with the mentee. b. Reinforce the need for the mentee to problem solve. c. Encourage the mentee to try new things. d. Act as the intermediary for the mentee with all staff members.