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1
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The first proposal for the Colleagues in Caring initiative, which has developed into the Tennessee Centers for Nursing was submitted by Drs. Patricia L. Smith and Nancy B. Moody, where were the original offices located?

a) University of Tennessee of Nashville, TN b) University of Tennessee of Memphis, TN
c) East Tennessee State University of Murfreesboro, TN
d) University of Tennessee of Knoxville, TN

A

c) East Tennessee State University of Murfreesboro, TN

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The Tennessee Center for Nursing is?

a) Hospital located in Murfreesboro, TN offering RN/BSN classes
b) None of the above
c) Nursing school in Memphis, TN d) A physicians center that offers nurses advanced training

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b) None of the above

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Which development program uses current resources, scenarios, websites,
conferences, and in depths look at what is currently being practiced in nursing education with simulation models?
a) The Tennessee Graduate Nursing Loan Forgiveness
b) The Tennessee Clinical Placement System
c) The Tennessee Nursing Clinical Simulation Center
d) Partners Investing in Nursing’s Future

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c) The Tennessee Nursing Clinical Simulation Center

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Which program will allow for the learners to get hands on experience while in school to prepare for their nursing future?

a) The Tennessee Clinical Placement System
b) The Tennessee Graduate Nursing Loan Forgiveness
c) Partners Investing in Nursing’s Future
d) The Tennessee Nursing Clinical Simulation Center

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a) The Tennessee Clinical Placement System

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5
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What are some benefits of a smoke free facility?

a. It promotes health
b. Decreases fire hazards
c. Cuts down on damage to materials from smoke and toxins

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Answer: All the above

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What local medical facility is currently nicotine testing for employment?

a. Covenant
b. UT Medical
c. Summit Medical Group

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Answer: Summit Medical Group

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7
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What factor would prevent an individual from passing a nicotine test?

a. Smoking cigarettes
b. Drinking a Coke before the interview
c. Not sleeping well the night before

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Answer: Smoking cigarettes

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8
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What professional organization will assist nurses in rehabilitation with the goal of returning to work?
A. Tennessee Health
B. Human Resource Department
C. TnPAP
D. House supervisor
A

C. TnPAP

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Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of drug abuse?
A. Isolation
B. Coming into work on days off
C. Gossiping with co-workers
D. Lack witnesses to verify the wasting of unused meds

A

C. Gossiping with co-workers

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When does Covenant Health conduct drug and alcohol screenings?
A. Pre-employment
B. After observed behavior which indicates possible impairment
C. After a work related accident whose nature indicates possible impairment
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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The precipitator factors that lead to substance abuse for nurses are being tired, overworked, stressed and in contact with drugs that can be abused. Knowing this information which type of nurse has the highest risk for drug abuse.

a. Student nurses
b. Nurses with 30 years of experience
c. Pediatric nurses
d. Nurses who attend church every Sunday

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Answer: Us. New graduate and student nurses. New graduates and student nurses have the highest risk for drug abuse. They are stressed and overworked and are not prepared with knowledge of risk factors and appropriate coping mechanisms.

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Why would a co-worker not report an impaired nurse? Choose all that apply.

a. Labeled a “Whistle-blower”
b. It’s not in their job description
c. Loyalty
d. Friendships

A

Answers: a,c,d.
It is a nurse’s duty to report an impaired nurse. They are there to provide patient safety. However, nurses may be afraid of being a bad friend, seen as disloyal or be known as a “whistle-blower.”

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How do you protect patients if you didn’t get vaccine?

A

Wear a mask

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What is the rare syndrome that you can get from a flu vaccine?

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Guillain-Barre syndrome

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What is the strain of the flu for this year?

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H3N2

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Name three groups of people who should get the vaccine?

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Children 6mo-5yr, people over 50, pregnant women, people on long-term ASA treatment, people with long-term health conditions (i.e. heart, kidney, lung or metabolic diseases), people with weakened immune systems (AIDS/HIV), those on long-term steroids, cancer treatments, residents of long-term care facilities (nursing homes), healthcare workers

17
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What two religious groups refuse getting vaccines?

A

Christian Scientist, Amish, Extreme legalism, aberrant Theology

18
Q

Hypersensitivity to eggs can lead to what?

A

Allergic reaction

19
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What are side effects from getting the flu vaccine?

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Fever, rash, headaches, hives, seizures, swelling at injection site

20
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Was this year’s flu strain more or less aggressive than compared to past strains?

A

More

21
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More than half of what group of patients was affected by this year’s flu?

A

Predominantly elderly

22
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Who is in charge of implementing the mandatory vaccine?

A

American Hospital Association

23
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What is the purpose of drug testing health employees and Nurses?
A.) To identify suspected users
B.) To increase pay of clean staff members
C.) To fire unwanted employees
D.) As an evidence based tool to prevent harm to patients.

A

D

24
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True or False

The ANA opposes random drug testing?

A

True

25
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Why should hospital employees be drug tested?
A). Improved public relations and protection from litagation.
B). To promote safety of the employees and the employer.
C). To promote a safer work place.
D). All the above.

A

D

26
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Which of these professions does magnet status apply to?

a. Nurses, physicians, and volunteers
b. Nurses only
c. Nurses and maintenance staff
d. All employees of the hospital
A

b. Nurses only

27
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Which of these is true about magnet status?

a. It is costly, but once you get the status, you have it forever.
b. It is free and takes about two weeks to apply for.
c. It is costly, takes a long time to apply for, and you have to reapply every four years. d. It is free, and when you achieve it the government pays for everyone in the hospital to have free pizza.
A

c. It is costly, takes a long time to apply for, and you have to reapply every four years.

28
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To achieve magnet status, nursing care plans are …

a. Carefully evaluated
b. Not evaluated
c. Shredded if they are bad
d. Displayed in frames
A

a. Carefully evaluated

29
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  1. Mandatory overtime is almost universally banned by magnet hospitals.
    a) True
    b) False
A

a) True

30
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  1. It has been reported that approximately what percentage of nurses have considered leaving nursing because of mandatory overtime?
    a) -0.5%
    b) Spring Break!
    c) 100%, duh!
    d) 60%
A

d) 60%

31
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  1. If found guilty of patient abandonment what could potentially happen?
    a) Go on Oprah
    b) Get promoted
    c) Meet Britney Spears
    d) Lose your nursing license
A

d) Lose your nursing license

32
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  1. What is the average paid dollar amount for shift bidding pickups?
    a) Approximately $1,000,000/hour
    b) Approximately 35¢/hour
    c) Approximately $40/hour
    d) Approximately $25/hour
A

c) Approximately $40/hour

33
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Which of the following is NOT a state that has legalized physician-assisted suicide?
A. Montana 
B. Wyoming
C. Washington
D. Oregon
A

A. Montana

34
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Which of the following is a NOT example of CAM?
A. Hydrotherapy
B. Aromatherapy
C. Herbal medicines
D.Botox injections
A

D.Botox injections

35
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The culturally sensitive nurse provides what for the Jehovah witness patient? (select all that apply)
A. A thorough description of any procedures including outcomes.
B. Information about other options for the patient including auto donation and hemodilution.
C. A diet including only fish on Fridays during lent.
D. Discreet care during the patient’s hospital stay.

A

Answers: a, b, d

36
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1) How many states, plus Washington, D.C are adverse event reporting states?

  • 15
  • 35
  • 26
  • 50
A

26

37
Q

2) Who needs a falls risk assessment?

  • No one
  • Select inpatients
  • Everyone
  • Elderly only
A

Everyone

38
Q

What is a risk factor for infection?

  • No risk at all
  • Taking immunosuppressant drugs
  • Elderly
  • Having a lot of money
A

Taking immunosuppressant drugs

39
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4) How are fentanyl patches disposed of after patient use? (According to explanation in presentation)

A

Answer: Fold sticky sides together and flush down toilet before applying new patch.

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