You are talking to a coworker, Joel, about what you want out of work. He tells you that he learned about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in school and that he believes the hierarchy explains when people will be motivated. Based on class lectures, which of the following responses to Joel is most supported by research?

Marlena is taking on a new role as a manager. She considers the main part of her role to be to support her employees with whatever resources they need to get their work done. She does not closely monitor the work of employees but asks them to come to her if they have any questions or could use some help. The assumptions Marlena has about her workers attitudes are most consistent with:

Dana and SungChul were hired at the same time as managers for a large company. SungChul finds out a year later that Dana makes substantially more than he does for what appears to be the same job.  According to equity theory, which of the following is NOT something SungChul is likely to do to restore equity:

MaryAnn enjoys going to work every day because her job is so exciting. She gets to work with interesting people, solving difficult and important problems. She feels a great deal of accomplishment when she is able to come up with innovative solutions to these problems. MaryAnn’s new boss recognizes MaryAnn’s passion for the job and has decided to reward her with a small monetary bonus for every problem that MaryAnn solves. According to our discussion of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and Self-Determination Theory, what is the predicted outcome of being awarded this bonus?

13.  The health care provider prescribes fluconazole (Diflucan) for a client. When administering this medication the nurse should explain to the client that it is used to treat which opportunistic infection?

29.  A patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus states, “I can’t believe that I have this disease! What is wrong with my immune system?” Which of the following statements by the nurse represents an appropriate response?

28.  The nurse is providing education to a group of patients recently diagnosed with airborne allergies. When teaching ways to limit exposure to the allergens, it is important to provide information on which of the following?

11.  A nurse is reinforcing teaching about vancomycin with a client who has an infection. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

16.  A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old child. The child’s provider has ordered a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine to be administered. Which of the following should cause the nurse to question the administration of this vaccine?

22.  The nurse receives an order to administer Rocephin 1G IM X 1 now. The manufacturer’s instructions include reconstituting the powder with 1% lidocaine. Which of the following reasons would warrant the mixing of the medication this way?