The nurse manager has assigned a new graduate to provide care to ...

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The nurse manager has assigned a new graduate to provide care to a client who is in cervical traction. The new graduate states that she has never cared for this type of patient. What should the nurse manager do?
 
  a. Tell the new graduate that she will be suspended if she refuses the assignment.
  b. Refer the new graduate to the unit's policy and procedure manual.
  c. Contact the supervisor and request that the new graduate be assigned to another patientcare unit.
 d. Reassign the patient to a more experienced nurse.

Question 2

It is important for the nurse manager to comply with certain rules of an interview. Which of the following is a question that cannot be asked during the interview? Select all that apply.
 
  a. The applicant's race or religion
  b. The applicant's previous employment
  c. The applicant's children
  d. The applicant's responsibilities at the previous job
  e. The applicant's obvious disability

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Answer to Question 1

D
When a new graduate nurse refuses an assignment because of lack of experience, the best course of
action for the nurse manager is to reassign the patient to a more experienced nurse. The nurse manager
recognizes that assignments should be based on staff education levels, scope of practice, experience,
and patient acuity.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E

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Correct Legally, questions cannot be asked about race or religion. There are laws written to protect people against discrimination.
Legally, questions cannot be asked about marital status or family. There are laws written to protect people against discrimination.
Legally, questions cannot be asked about disabilities. There are laws written to protect people against discrimination.
Incorrect This can be asked during an interview.
This can be asked during an interview.