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Who would you see first? 1. Patient really needs to go to the toilet/bathroom 2. Verbally abusing relative and patient

This is not a homework question. It's a sample interview question. Bullies, kidding!

I've notice bullies don't pick on people who are laid-back, passive, and don't have a chip on the shoulder. Person who gets the job done. Kinda like an easy-going person with no issues. Like me. Is it just me?

Give it a go. Also use this statement, "I was wondering if maybe you could tell me..." This statement sounds really polite when asking.

In my first post, they are sample interview questions. Based on ABC and Maslow's I have prioritized/ranked them in my first post of this thread. I'm not sure about case scenario 4 and case scenario 6 (forgot to harass the doctors and nurses about them).

What would be a textbook response against a bully nurse? I have search the forums using the keyword "bully" and most of the threads have been talkfests.

Which would you prioritize in each case scenario and why? Case scenario 1 1. Patient with low blood sugar/glucose level 2. Patient to operating theater 3. Patient admission Case scenario 2 1. Patient is distressed and agitated, and wanted your attention 2. Patient for CT/CAT scan 3. Relative of patient is anxious/concerned about patient's condition and wants to talk to you. Case scenario 3 1. Patient complaining of chest pain 2. Patient being loud and aggressive at nurses' station 3. Patient with blood glucose level 11.4 mmol/L Case scenario 4 1. Patient desaturating 2. Patient needs IV cannula re-sited as they have 8am meds due 3. Patient's relative is verbally abusing you, demanding better care of the patient 4. Patient really needs to go to the toilet/bathroom Case scenario 5 1. Patient emergency alarm sounds 2. Patient's IV machine sounds 3. Patient's post op medication is due Case scenario 6 1. Patient's IV cannula tissued (tip of the cannula is no longer in the vein) 2. Patient really needs to go to the bathroom/toilet 3. Patient's relative(s) is/are aggressive I know prioritize ABC and Maslow's. I'm collecting the prioritization ranking for each case scenario (and reasons, if you kindly have the time). I have asked doctors and nurses (the ones who I think won't give me an earful, hahaha) in the wards/units for their answers. Your answers and reasons would be grateful.

"How can you ensure the patient's safety in the hospital?" What would be the best answer to this question? My answer would be to follow the hospital's policies and procedures to ensure the patient's safety. In addition, I would perform within the scope of practice defined in the competency standards for the registered nurse, that is, to perform activities which the nurse is educated and authorised to perform. Such activities would include educating and orientating the patient to the ward/hospital, following the 5 rights of medication administration and so on. Am I in the right track? What would be your answer? Thanks for your time.