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mckennatimberlake · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

The Institute of Medicine's report Keeping Patients Safe: Transforming the Work Environment of Nurses determined that which of the following factors in nurses' work environments may have a significant negative impact on patient outcomes?

a. Education level c. Status
b. Experience d. Culture

Question 2

You are a new nurse that is looking for your first nursing job. You are aware of some key elements to consider when choosing a first nursing job. Which is not necessarily one of those key elements?

a. patient fit c. scheduling
b. work environment d. orientation options

Bison · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
One of the contributors to medical errors discussed by the Institute of Medicine's 2003 report is
counterproductive hierarchical communication patterns that derive from status difference.. Some
medical practitioners, often perceived by others as having a higher status due to their education and
profession, tended to ignore valuable information from nurses or others they perceived as being lower
status members of the health care team, which contributed to an increased tendency toward medical
errors. In addition, nurses also have been found to withhold pertinent information needed for diagnosis
and treatment from medical practitioners.

Answer to Question 2

A
Patient fit would not be an element that you would consider. Some important considerations when
choosing your first nursing position include patient type, work environment, scheduling, and
orientation options.