Many barriers exist to increasing the number of organ donors to meet today's growing need. Which of the following are barriers related to hospital factors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Limited resources
b. Lack of interest
c. Failure to approve protocols
d. Nurses' attitudes
e. Delay in termination of life support
B, C, D, E
A recent study of hospital donation practices and their impact on organ donation outcomes revealed gaps in knowledge of organ donation; brain death; referral criteria; and at times, a poor relationship between the hospital and the organ procurement organization. It is important that nurses are knowledgeable about the organ donation process. Nurses must assess their own beliefs that pertain to organ donation because the attitude of the nurse and care given to the family can impact the outcome of the donation.
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a. The patient has free access to the chart and may make and circulate copies of it to representing officers of the law b. The patient may review the chart and ask for explanations regarding the information therein c. The patient does not have access to the chart or the information therein d. The chart is available only to official officers of the court
During report, a nurse complains about a 3-year-old boy, saying "He sure knows when to pour on the tears. There's nothing wrong until he sees you; then the tears start, but they stop as soon as you leave or his mother comes
He's just spoiled because they have a nanny at home who waits on him hand and foot." This is an example of a. lack of understanding of child development. b. frustration that the mother is not present. c. assessment of the child's behavior. d. stereotyping because the child has a nanny.
What is the primary purpose for the disciplinary function of the Board of Nurse Examiners?
A) To regulate and control the morality in nursing B) To punish an offending nurse C) To assure public safety D) To identify and suspend nurses who abuse drugs and/or alcohol
Which factors affect stroke volume? (Select all that apply.)
a. Contractility b. Climate c. Age d. Preload e. Afterload