One of the Findings of a Study by Aiken and Colleagues

question 22

Multiple Choice

One of the findings of a study by Aiken and colleagues (2002) was that nurses with the highest nurse-to-patient ratios (fewer nurses for the number of patients) were more likely to describe feelings of (select all that apply) :

• A) grief.
• B) anger.
• C) burnout.
• D) job dissatisfaction.
• E) emotional exhaustion.

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Definitions:

Phencyclidine (PCP)

Substance that produces euphoria, slowed reaction times, and involuntary movements at low doses; disorganized thinking, feelings of unreality, and hostility at intermediate doses; and amnesia, analgesia, respiratory problems, and changes in body temperature at high doses.

Perceptual Changes

Alterations in the way an individual interprets or experiences sensory information.

Nicotine

A stimulant drug found in tobacco products that is both highly addictive and capable of causing both psychological and physical dependency.

3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine

A psychoactive drug, known commonly as MDMA or ecstasy, which has stimulant and psychedelic effects, often used recreationally.