A charge nurse is concerned by a nurse's recent behaviors. Which of the following behaviors by the nurse indicates that they are is experiencing burnout?
Does not report known medication error
Frequently calls in sick
Takes regular lunch breaks
Sets firm professional boundaries
The Correct Answer is B
Rationale:
A. Not reporting a medication error could be indicative of various issues, but it is not specific to burnout.
B. Frequently calling in sick can be a sign of burnout, as it may reflect chronic stress, exhaustion, or a lack of engagement with work.
C. Taking regular lunch breaks is a healthy practice and does not indicate burnout.
D. Setting firm professional boundaries is a positive behavior and helps prevent burnout rather than indicating it.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Rationale:
A. A drug recovery support group can be beneficial for ongoing support but does not specifically address the work-related needs of a nurse returning to practice.
B. An early-release incarceration program is not relevant to the context of a nurse returning to work after completing treatment for substance abuse.
C. An Alternative-to-Discipline (ATD) program is designed to support healthcare professionals returning to work after treatment for substance use disorders. These programs focus on monitoring and supporting the nurse while ensuring public safety.
D. An involuntary long-term residential treatment is not applicable to a nurse who has already completed a treatment program and is preparing to return to work.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Clients with active tuberculosis should not be placed in a room with other clients, even if they require droplet precautions, as TB requires airborne precautions.
B. While PPE protocols are important, the most critical precaution for TB is ensuring the client is in the correct environment to prevent airborne transmission.
C. Wearing gowns, masks, and gloves is important, but the most essential measure is the room's ventilation system.
D. Active tuberculosis is an airborne infectious disease, so the client should be placed in a private room with a negative pressure ventilation system to prevent the spread of the bacteria through the air.