Author Question: What effect does the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) have on nurses in the workplace? a. A ... (Read 45 times)

pane00 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What effect does the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) have on nurses in the workplace?

a. A newly injured employee is not allowed back to work until completely recovered.
b. A newly injured employee's responsibilities are changed to accommodate the disability.
c. Wheelchair access is provided to all buildings
d. Special accommodations are made for nonEnglish-speaking employees.

Question 2

Nurses considering a position at a unionized hospital should understand the involvement of which organization?

a. National Labor Relations Board
b. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
c. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

pratush dev · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

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A This is not true if accommodations are possible.
B If an accommodation is appropriate and feasible, the facility must provide an opportunity for the employee to return to work.
C This is an accommodation based on the law but not in relationship to the employees.
D Accommodations do not need to be made for this circumstance.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A The National Labor Relations Board was established in 1935 to protect both parties in union matters.
B This is the body that oversees the NCLEX exams and each state board of nursing.
C This is the body to whom an employee might go if he believes he had been unfairly treated or terminated.
D This agency is concerned with the safety of the workers only.