Author Question: In planning a new wing, the nurse manager complies with the workplace safety requirements of the ... (Read 37 times)

rayancarla1 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

In planning a new wing, the nurse manager complies with the workplace safety requirements of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Which of the following groups is considered to be at high risk for violence in the workplace?

a. Pediatric staff
b. Postsurgical unit staff
c. Emergency Department staff
d. Medical oncology unit staff

Question 2

Shared governance has far-reaching implications for today's health care environment. Patients benefit due to (select all that apply):

a. quicker responses at the point of service.
b. more committed health care professionals.
c. a more stringent model of health care ser-vice.
d. better decisions being made by upper management.
e. nurses being more assured, confident pa-tient advocates.

nekcihc358 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Nurse managers have responsibility for both patient and staff safety. High-risk areas, such as the Emergency Department, require special attention.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, E
The focus of a health care environment that supports shared governance is to provide patient care safely, efficaciously, and efficiently. Patients benefit from a more efficient model of health care service; more committed health care professionals; quicker responses at the point of service; and a more assured, confident patient advocate.