The Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) Receives a Call That the Candidate

question 29

Multiple Choice

The chief nurse officer (CNO) receives a call that the candidate for a nurse opening has arrived, but that the unit manager who was to have interviewed the candidate had to work an unscheduled night shift and is unavailable. Which action by the CNO is appropriate?

• A) Inform the candidate the interview will have to be rescheduled.
• B) Have the HR department refer the candidate to a nurse on the unit.
• C) The CNO should conduct an initial interview and arrange for a second interview with the manager.
• D) The CNO should call the manager and conduct an interview via a conference call.

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Definitions:

Na+

A symbol representing sodium ions, which are essential electrolytes in the body, playing key roles in nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and fluid balance.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which blood cells are suspended, consisting largely of water, proteins, and dissolved substances.

Intracellular Cation

Positively charged ions found within the cells, playing critical roles in cell function, including in the generation of electrical impulses.

K+

Potassium ions, essential for various cellular functions including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.