Sandra, an RN on the surgery unit, is assisting with a procedure ...

[Medesa]

Sandra, an RN on the surgery unit, is assisting with a procedure in the patient examination room. The physician orders a medication to be given through IV.
 
  Sandra questions the order, based on her knowledge of the patient's history and of other medications that the patient has been given. The physician reiterates the order and Sandra refuses to give it. In this instance, Sandra is de-monstrating: a. Autonomy.
  b. Accountability.
  c. Authority.
  d. Best practice.

Question 2

Avolio states that there are four factors that cover the components of authentic leadership: balanced processing, internalized moral perspective, relational transparency, and self-awareness.
 
  What is occurring when analyzing data rationally before making decisions?
  A) Balanced processing
  B) Internalized moral perspective
  C) Relational transparency
  D) Self-awareness

[jennafosdick]

Answer to Question 1

A
In this situation, Sandra is exemplifying autonomy, which is the act of making independent deci-sions in the best interests of the patient, based on her knowledge and experience. This is analog-ous to the example in the text where the workers on the manufacturing floor have the indepen-dence to say Stop the line when something is wrong. Key to the concept of autonomy is deci-sion making and the level of independence that is given. Accountability refers to achievement of outcomes, and authority refers to the capacity to make decisions.

Answer to Question 2

A

[Medesa]

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