John Is a Circulating Nurse in the Operating Room

question 1

Multiple Choice

John is a circulating nurse in the operating room.He is usually assigned to general surgery,but on this day he is assigned to the orthopedic room.He is unfamiliar with the routines and studies the doctor's preference cards before each patient.The fourth patient comes into the room and John prepares a site for a biopsy using a Betadine solution.The surgeon prefers another solution.He notices what John has done and immediately corrects him by rudely insulting John.Which of the following is the most appropriate approach to conflict resolution in this example?

• A)Collaboration
• B)Compromising
• C)Avoiding
• D)Withdraw

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A pairing method in education where two stimuli are constantly linked; the response, originally triggered by the second stimulus, is over time triggered by just the first stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.

Drug Injection

The act of administering a drug into a person's body using a syringe and needle, typically intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly associated with an unconditioned stimulus.