Author Question: A telltale sign of a chemically impaired nurse is a. an increasing number of practice errors. b. ... (Read 92 times)

student77 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A telltale sign of a chemically impaired nurse is

a. an increasing number of practice errors.
b. an objective, assertive manner.
c. willingness to admit to substance abuse.
d. an effort to seek treatment.

Question 2

The nurse in the workplace has little opportunity to receive positive feedback from peers or supervisors. What can be substituted?

a. A revisit from a former nursing instructor
b. Self-evaluation
c. Seeking compliments from the patient
d. An alcoholic beverage after work

Andromeda18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Making errors in practice is common if a nurse suffers from chemical impairment. An objective, assertive manner is not consistent with chemical impairment. Willingness to admit substance abuse and seeking treatment are also inconsistent, because the impaired nurse usually uses denial.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Learning to objectively review and evaluate one's own performance, remembering to include positive outcomes, is an effective strategy for replacing the positive feedback one becomes accustomed to as a student nurse. A revisit from a former nursing instructor and seeking compliments from the patient are ineffective. Having an alcoholic beverage after work is counterproductive.