This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A new graduate questions a colleague about organizations that have collective bargaining agents that ... (Read 56 times)

mckennatimberlake

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
A new graduate questions a colleague about organizations that have collective bargaining agents that work for nurses. Which organization would not be included on the colleagues list?
 
  a. National Nurses United c. Unites States Nurses
  b. Service Employees International Union d. Service Employees International Union

Question 2

An agency nurse is assigned to the thoracic surgery postoperative nursing unit. Which of the following would be the best action by the charge nurse?
 
  a. Call the agency to determine her level of experience.
  b. Assign the nurse to patients ready for discharge.
  c. Assign her to pass medications only.
  d. Ask the nurse about her level of experience.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kaillie

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Answer to Question 1

C
Some of the largest collective bargaining agencies/unions working for nurses include the National
Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees and the Service Employees International Union. Other
agents that support nurses are the United American Nurses AFL-CIO, the Teamsters Union, and the
American Nurses Association.

Answer to Question 2

D

Feedback
A This is unnecessary. Asking the RN will provide the information necessary to determine the assignment.
B This is unnecessary. Asking the RN will provide the information necessary to determine the assignment.
C This is unnecessary. Asking the RN will provide the information necessary to determine the assignment.
D Assignments are made based on the nurse's knowledge and skills and the agency nurse should be asked about her experience and background.





 

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

Did you know?

Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library