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Workplace Violence Exam Quizzes & Ans 2023Which area of nursing is at highest risk for incurring violence? - Answer emergency room nurses
violent acts (including physical assaults and threats) directed toward persons at work
or on duty - Answer workplace violence
where is the number one place workplace violence occurs? - Answer in healthcare
includes overt and covert behaviors ranging from offensive or threatening language to homicide - Answer violence
What are examples of threatening actions? - Answer -waving fists, throwing objects, or threatening body language
-verbal or written threats
-physical attacks: slapping, hitting, biting, shoving, kicking, pushing, beating
What are examples of violent assaults? - Answer -rape
-homicide
-attacks with weapons (knives, firearms, bombs)
aggressive and destructive behavior of co-workers against each other; also called bullying, interpersonal conflict - Answer horizontal violence
includes behaviors from ignoring to rolling eyes, yelling, personal attacks - Answer incivility
What are some consequences of workplace violence? - Answer -physical injuries
-disability
-psychological trauma
-death
-increased stress
mistrust of administration
-exacerbate a hospital work environment
-absenteeism
-turnover
-HC costs of injured workers
What are some factors that contribute to violence in healthcare? - Answer -volatile individuals
-understaffing
-long waits
-working alone
-poor environmental design
-lack of training
-inadequate securirt
-substance abuse
-access to firearms
- poor lighting
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