If a nurse is the victim of unresolved sexual harassment, which of the following must be done within 180 days of the incident?

To accomplish a variety of tasks and goals in a unit, time management skills are needed. This includes avoiding to give assistance, or saying no to another nurse with a critical patient and  a critical admission, during your down time. 

Sarah Chen, RN, is the nurse manager of a 32-bed medical-surgical unit. During the night shift, two nurses call in sick, leaving only three RNs for 28 patients. Sarah receives a call from the emergency department about admitting two post-operative patients. The remaining staff express concerns about patient safety. One experienced nurse, Tom, suggests refusing the admissions. Sarah knows the hospital is at capacity, but she’s worried about staff competence and patient outcomes. What risk management component is Sarah implementing by evaluating staffing levels?

Which of the following laws govern nursing practice?

According to OSHA, a competent person is someone who:

Workers’ compensation costs are considered a leading indicator.

A nurse is planning teaching about Lyme Disease as well as a discussion on the prevention of tick-borne illnesses.  After the teaching has been completed, which statement made by the parent indicates the need for further review of the teaching?

A nurse in a pediatric clinic is assessing a 6-year-old child who presents with bright red facial rash resembling “slapped cheeks”. Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?

A nurse is speaking with the mother of a 6-year-old child. Which of the following statements by the mother should concern the nurse about regarding sensory alterations?

A 6-year-old child is scheduled for a venipuncture. Which nursing intervention is most effective in minimizing the physical pain of the procedure?