A Nurse Is Developing Objectives for a Charter Group of Nurses

question 46

Multiple Choice

A nurse is developing objectives for a charter group of nurses from a national association. Which characteristics should the nurse expect to encounter when working with this semiformal group?

• A)The group has a formal structure, with voluntary, selective membership and structured activities during meeting times.
• B)The group has a formal structure, with structured activities, leadership selection from above, and easily recognized basic objectives.
• C)The group has an informal structure, with voluntary, selective membership and negotiable day-to-day operating standards.
• D)The group has an informal structure, with superimposed rules and managers who are symbols of authority.

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Definitions:

Contamination

The presence of an unwanted substance or microorganism which makes something impure or hazardous.

Aseptic Technique

A set of practices in healthcare and laboratory environments aimed at preventing contamination by pathogens, to minimize the risk of infection.

Sterility

The state of being free from living microorganisms; in a medical context, it refers to materials or environments that have been made sterile to prevent infection.

Surgical Procedure

A medical intervention involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage, arrest disease, or improve body function.