In Orientation, a New Graduate Is Surprised to Learn of Workplace

question 23

Multiple Choice

In orientation, a new graduate is surprised to learn of workplace violence in health care agencies and asks, "What kind of violence is common in hospitals?" The educator describes workplace violence as: (select all that apply)

• A) care of patients admitted who are victims of domestic violence.
• B) experienced nurses withholding pertinent information from coworkers to portray them as incompetent.
• C) coworkers participating in an employee assistance program (EAP) to learn more about anger management for adult children living at home.
• D) care of persons being held for treatment prior to be incarcerated for committing homicide.
• E) statements such as "The new nurse has book sense but can't perform an admission physical without the help of everyone on the unit."

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Definitions:

Adolescence

A developmental phase following childhood, marked by physical, psychological, and social changes leading to adult maturity.

Exhibitionist

A person who behaves in ways intended to attract attention or display themselves.

Victim

An individual who suffers harm, injury, or loss as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.

Ignoring

Intentionally paying no attention or showing indifference to someone or something.