___________________________________________________________ Violence in the Healthcare Workplace
F inal E xam
VIOLENCE IN THE HEALTHCARE WORKPLACE
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41. Which of the following is NOT a term used in the workplace violence literature? A) Mobbing
44. Why might workplace violence in the home healthcare industry go undetected at an even higher rate than other healthcare or human service sectors? A) Home healthcare workers are less likely to disclose abuse because of zero-tolerance policies for workplace violence. B) The definition of workplace violence tends to be more ambiguous in this sector and has resulted in minimal monitoring systems. C) In many ways, the “behind closed doors” nature of home health care offers minimal immediate occupational and organizational support. D) Home healthcare workers have been trained in the area of workplace violence and therefore are cognizant of the remedies they can take.
B) Workplace abuse C) Workplace bullying D) Perpendicular violence
42. A newspaper account depicts a story of a home health attendant who, when conducting a home visit, was robbed and injured. The home attendant stated she did not know the attacker. What type of workplace violence would OSHA categorize this incident as?
A) Type I B) Type II C) Type III D) Type II and III
45. Overall, domestic violence accounts for
approximately what proportion of workplace violence incidents? A) One-sixth B) One-quarter
43. Nurse S had been experiencing problems in the obstetrics department of the hospital where she is employed. One of her nursing colleagues was gossiping behind her back, keeping charts of her patients from her, and withholding important information. It is as if this colleague is “out to get her.” What type of workplace violence might this be categorized as?
C) One-third D) One-half
46. Which of the following is a factor that may impede disclosure of workplace violence? A) Fear that reporting might affect job status B) Constrictive definition of workplace violence C) Perception that workplace violence is not a normal occupational hazard D) All of the above 47. Which of the following occupational factors increases the risk of employees experiencing workplace violence? A) A high-security setting
A) Direct B) Active C) Passive D) Physical
B) Working nighttime hours C) Working in large groups D) All of the above
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