Author Question: All of the following are grounds for immediate dismissal except: a. Failing to pursue further ... (Read 65 times)

V@ndy87 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

All of the following are grounds for immediate dismissal except:

a. Failing to pursue further medical help for a patient; patient dies.
b. Selling narcotics obtained from the unit supply of narcotics.
c. Restraining a patient in bed for 7 hours, unsupervised, as punishment for hitting a staff member.
d. Grabbing the unit manager and threatening further physical harm after a poor performance appraisal.

Question 2

A nurse manager must be familiar with the agency's policies regarding termination. Termination procedures include which of the following?

a. Following specific procedures from other organizations
b. Having an attorney present at the termination meeting
c. Having adequate written documentation to support the action
d. Having a friend present during the termination meeting

qytan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Situations that may warrant immediate dismissal include theft, violence in the workplace, willful abuse of the patient, harassment, and chemical abuse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
All steps should be followed, including full appropriate detailed documentation and following the procedures of the organization.