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natalie2426

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A nurse with 20 years of OB-GYN experience was asked to float to the ER. She refused. Was she correct in this decision and why?
 
  a. Correct. If she did this once, she might be expected to float on a regular basis.
  b. Incorrect. She felt she had enough seniority to not have to float.
  c. Incorrect. She just did not want to float.
  d. Correct. With her lack of experience, she felt she could not safely care for her patients.

Question 2

Federal and state departments of health regulatory agencies have been established to ensure optimal standards and delivery of care. Which action is the jurisdiction of these agencies?
 
  a. Investigation of medication errors
  b. Investigation of patient- or family-reported complaints
  c. Investigation of patient falls
  d. Investigation of staffing shortages



irishcancer18

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Answer to Question 1

D
Sometimes nurses find they are in conflict with their hospital/facility's expectations and standard of
care. Being asked to float to another unit, particularly a specialized one such as an ER, when one has
no experience in that area, can put patients at risk and their safety in jeopardy. By refusing to float to
the ER, the experienced OB-GYN nurse is advocating for the ER patient's rights and safety. When
refusing to comply with a request or assignment such as this, the nurse would be wise to work through
the hospital/facility chain of command and notify the supervisor of their patient safety concerns.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Would be investigated internally.
B These agencies investigate and make judgments on complaints brought by con-sumers of the services and the public.
C Would be investigated internally.
D Would be investigated internally.



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