The LPN/LVN Notices That Another Nurse Has Made Errors in Practice

question 20

Multiple Choice

The LPN/LVN notices that another nurse has made errors in practice and judgment over the past few weeks.In addition,the nurse's personality has undergone changes,such as irritability and unpredictability when responding to others.A patient mentioned to the LPN/LVN that when the nurse administered medication for pain relief,it didn't work as well as it had earlier in the day.Based on this information the LPN/LVN should

• A) notify the state board of nursing.
• B) confront the nurse with the observations.
• C) call Employee Health and discuss the matter.
• D) report these findings to the nurse in charge.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response following the cessation of reinforcement.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or punishing unwanted behavior.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as a response to an undesired behavior, intended to discourage future occurrences of such behavior.

Negative Consequences

Results of a behavior that a person finds unattractive or aversive.