Pam, Mazy, and Tim Have Just Received Their Scores on the History

question 15

Multiple Choice

Pam, Mazy, and Tim have just received their scores on the history test they took last week. Mazy and Tim appear pleased with their scores. Pam, however, approaches her teacher and laments, "I am so angry! I studied really hard for this test, and I got a D. The test was just too hard!" According to Gordon, it is best if the teacher

• A) gently criticizes Pam for making excuses for her poor performance.
• B) explains why the test was fair and why Pam likely performed poorly.
• C) helps Pam determine who owns the problem and shows interest in what she is saying.
• D) listens to Pam carefully and arranges for her to take a makeup exam.

Identify actions that constitute boundary violations in nursing.

Know the rights of patients and nurses under healthcare laws and regulations.

Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of nursing actions related to patient safety and legal concerns.

Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities involved when reporting abuse or misconduct.

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Definitions:

Consumer's Actual

The real or existing state of consumption behavior and patterns exhibited by an individual or group, as opposed to their potential or intended actions.

Determined

Showing a firm decisiveness and purposefulness in achieving a specific goal.

Instinctive

Behavior or actions that are innate and driven by natural tendencies or genetic programming, rather than learned experience.

Homeostasis

Homeostasis is the self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability and equilibrium while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.