Which of the Following Is an Example of a "Wild

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a "wild card" that would greatly affect staffing in an acute-care institution?

• A)Three ill staff members assigned to the same shift who call in sick
• B)A patient who is diagnosed with Ebola virus
• C)Absence of the nurse manager and assigned charge nurse on the same shift
• D)A community disaster that sends 78 patients to the hospital for burns and other trauma injuries

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Definitions:

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A serious condition that affects the lungs, making it difficult to breathe, most commonly seen in premature infants.

Alveolar Rupture

A tear or burst of the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs, which can lead to collapsed lung and other respiratory issues.

Retinopathy of Prematurity

A potentially blinding eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants, involving abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina.

Cryotherapy

A treatment method that uses extremely cold temperatures to freeze and remove abnormal tissue or reduce pain and inflammation.