Chapter 12: Ethical Issues in Leadership, the Organization, and Approaches to the Delivery of Care Keatings: Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following organizational activities should be guided by ethical standards? a. Recruitment practices b. Leadership practices c. Resource allocation d. All are correct ANS: D Feedback A
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Incorrect—All of the above should be guided by ethical standards. Organizational and clinical systems and processes must meet the same ethical standards as does practice. These systems include human resource policies, such as recruitment and retention, leadership practices that involve support and mentorship for staff as well as succession planning, and ethical resource allocation. Incorrect—All of the above should be guided by ethical standards. Organizational and clinical systems and processes must meet the same ethical standards as does practice. These systems include human resource policies, such as recruitment and retention, leadership practices that involve support and mentorship for staff as well as succession planning, and ethical resource allocation. Incorrect—All of the above should be guided by ethical standards. Organizational and clinical systems and processes must meet the same ethical standards as does practice. These systems include human resource policies, such as recruitment and retention, leadership practices that involve support and mentorship for staff as well as succession planning, and ethical resource allocation. Correct! All of the above should be guided by ethical standards. Organizational and clinical systems and processes must meet the same ethical standards as does practice. These systems include human resource policies, such as recruitment and retention, leadership practices that involve support and mentorship for staff as well as succession planning, and ethical resource allocation.
DIF: Cognitive level: Synthesis 2. During the night-shift report, the nurse notes that a colleague does not seem to be able to
stay awake. Despite prompting, the colleague remains drowsy, and the nurse suspects substance abuse. The nurse reports this to the charge nurse. Which of the following describes the charge nurse’s responsibility? a. The charge nurse should fire the employee immediately. b. The charge nurse should send the employee home immediately. c. The charge nurse should send the employee for drug testing immediately. d. The charge nurse should suspend the employee with pay immediately.
