Author Question: The Emergency Department nurses' decision to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining is ... (Read 29 times)

madam-professor · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

The Emergency Department nurses' decision to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining is being driven by a desire to:

a. Establish the staffing pattern that will be used.
b. Determine the hours that one is willing to work.
c. Create a professional practice environ-ment.
d. Protect against arbitrary discipline and termination.

Question 2

Which of the following is a pregnancy risk factor for chromosomal abnormalities?

a. Fetus with ultrasound showing increased neck thickness
b. Father with history of alcoholism or substance use
c. Mother older than 25 carrying more than one fetus
d. Parents younger than 18 years of age

chinwesucks · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Historically, nurses were reluctant to unionize. However, concern with safety of care and quality of care, especially when tension is present in a work environment, makes unionization more de-sirable. U.S. Supreme Court rulings have provided for RN-only units and protection to practice according to what the profession and licensure status require nurses to do.

Answer to Question 2

A