Author Question: The legal nurse consultant (LNC) felt more than a little stressed after being cross-examined by both ... (Read 72 times)

maegan_martin · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The legal nurse consultant (LNC) felt more than a little stressed after being cross-examined by both the prosecuting attorney and the defendant's attorney in intricate detail at a deposition. Which of the following actions should be taken next by the LNC?

a. Get together with friends and share the experience
b. Go out and have a stiff drink to relax and get over the stress
c. Pray the case does not go to trial when the LNC will have to go through all this again
d. Review the written transcript for accuracy

Question 2

Which of the following has been a common result in countries with a severe HIV/AIDS epidemic?

a. Birth rate is high, but life expectancy is only 35 to 40 years.
b. Free clinics have begun distributing condoms to stop the spread.
c. International aid has begun to lower the infection rates.
d. Missionaries are establishing orphanages within their churches.

at · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
During the deposition, the LNC will present the facts of the case and be questioned by attorneys from both sides. This process may be quite lengthy and stressful. It is essential that the LNC be prepared, having reviewed the case and all related materials very thoroughly. Following this process, the LNC will be given a written transcript of the deposition; this needs to be carefully reviewed for accuracy. It is not appropriate for the LNC to share this experience with friends. Consumption of alcohol will not help the nurse address the stressors that are being encountered. Reviewing the transcript for accuracy should decrease the level of stress experienced by the nurse and decrease the worry about this case going to trial.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In countries severely affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, life expectancy has dropped to 35 to 40 years. In these countries, the working age population has dwindled while the birth rate has risen. International aid, orphanages, and condom distribution may be present in these countries; however, the main problem is that the birth rate is high and life expectancy is short.