Exam 17: Personal and Workplace Safety

What is a recommendation from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration for prevention of violence in the workplace?

What are some tools available for the nurse manager to use for conflict resolution? Select all that apply.

Employees who are dependent on drugs or alcohol will exhibit signs that should not be ignored by the nurse manager and colleagues.Which of the following signs would alert the nurse manager that the employee may have a dependency problem?

Most organizations provide assistance to employees with problems that can affect their work performance.They provide assistance with issues ranging from financial issues to personal relationship issues.Which of the following best describes these programs?

What methods can the nurse manager use to address horizontal violence in the workplace? Select all that apply.

The nurse manager works regularly with a nurse who has recently gone through a custody battle with her ex-husband.The nurse manager has become concerned about some of the changes in appearance of the nurse.One evening the nurse comes to work and seems "giddy" and is acting inappropriately.The nurse manager understands that she must take which of the following actions?

In an escalating situation,the nurse should observe certain rules to protect herself from violence.Which of the following are good rules to keep in mind if one is ever in a violent situation? Select all that apply.