A Nursing Applicant Is Scheduled for an Interview with the Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nursing applicant is scheduled for an interview with the nurse manager. Prior to the day of the interview, the human resources (HR) department reports that the applicant's references would not recommend her for hire. How should the nurse manager proceed? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) Have HR call the applicant and cancel the interview.
• B) Call the applicant, tell her that the references were poor, and cancel the interview.
• C) Conduct the interview without telling the applicant that the references were poor.
• D) Conduct the interview and tell the applicant that the references were poor.
• E) Conduct the interview and see if the applicant spontaneously explains why the references might be poor.

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Definitions:

Damages in Tort Law

Compensation awarded to a person for loss or injury as a result of the wrongful conduct of another.

Negligence Case

A Negligence Case involves a legal dispute where one party claims harm caused by another's failure to take reasonable care.

Types of Damages

Damages are monetary compensation awarded in civil litigation for loss or injury suffered by the plaintiff, and they can be classified into compensatory, punitive, special, and general damages.

Gross Negligence

A reckless disregard for the safety or lives of others, showing a substantial failure to perform any due diligence or take reasonable precautions.