After the Second Week of Orientation the New Nurse Witnesses

question 9

Multiple Choice

After the second week of orientation the new nurse witnesses the death of a child in the ED. Which role should this nurse's preceptor focus on at this time?

• A) Orientation of the nurse to protocols associated with this death
• B) Socialization of the nurse to the staff
• C) Counseling the new nurse
• D) Serving as a role model

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Definitions:

Amine Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters derived from amino acids that play significant roles in mood regulation, alertness, and the neuronal communication, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.

L-dopa

L-dopa is a chemical precursor to dopamine, used as a medication primarily for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonias.

Tyrosine

An amino acid that serves as a precursor to several important neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

Metabotropic Receptor

Embedded membrane protein with a binding site for a neurotransmitter linked to a G protein; can affect other receptors or act with second messengers to affect other cellular processes, including opening a pore.