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Nurses in a hospital are asked to provide input on decisions regarding architectural changes for their units. Based on research on private versus shared rooms, the nurses should opt for which design?
 
  1. Wards of four patients in order to facilitate speed of care delivery.
  2. Double rooms, which the patient prefers due to decreased expense.
  3. Double rooms, which make the patient feel more secure.
  4. Private rooms, to decrease nosocomial infection rates.

Question 2

Which situation must be avoided in order for the organization to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act?
 
  1. Failure to meet any request of need of a disabled employee.
  2. Asking questions about the severity of the disability during the hiring process.
  3. A focus, during the hiring process, on whether the job candidate can perform essential job functions.
  4. A specific definition of the functions of the position, including amount of time allowed for each function.



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. This is not a factor in favor of shared rooms.
2. This is not a factor in favor of shared rooms.
3. This is not a factor in favor of shared rooms.
4. In addition to other factors, private rooms have been found to decrease the rates of nosocomial infection.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Only those requests and needs that can be met reasonably need to be provided.
2. Questions about the severity of the disability are not allowed during the hiring process.
3. This should be the primary focus of the hiring decision.
4. Job definition and functions should be specified, along with the amount of time typically expected for performance of the functions.





 

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