The Instructor Tells an SP/VN, "You Have Functioned at a Substandard

question 34

Multiple Choice

The instructor tells an SP/VN, "You have functioned at a substandard level of clinical performance recently. Now you have a chance to redeem yourself. I'm assigning you to a complex nursing situation. I expect you to function without asking for assistance." What is the most accurate assessment of the instructor's action?

• A) The action will enable the instructor to determine whether the student should pass or fail the course.
• B) The instructor is accountable for making an unsafe patient care assignment.
• C) It is an acceptable teaching practice to challenge students to higher levels of performance.
• D) The instructor should be investigated for fraud by the state board of nursing.

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Definitions:

Electrocardiogram

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to show abnormal rhythms and detect heart problems.

Sinoatrial

Referring to the sinoatrial node, a natural pacemaker of the heart that regulates the heartbeat by generating electrical impulses.

Stress Test

A medical test that assesses cardiovascular health and function during physical exertion.

Cardiac Catheterization

A diagnostic and therapeutic procedure that involves inserting a catheter into the heart through blood vessels to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions.