RADIOTELEPHONY ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ Chain after Safe Harbor Nurse completion. Answer: Nurse
supervisor/administrator who gave assignment.
Nurse administrator
Peer Review Committee
Physician who reviews med reasonableness
Nurse administrator who reviews PR findings
Nurse who initiated request
▶ Mandatory Overtime. Answer: Making you work extra shifts, you have
the right to refuse.
NOT when
-Emergency disasters
-Ongoing procedure requires nurses presence
-Certain emergencies
▶ Take Mandatory Overtime Concerns to. Answer: Unit manager
Staffing Committee
DSHS-if not addressed internally
▶ Nurses duty is always. Answer: In the best interest of the patient
▶ Patient Abandonment. Answer: NPA/BON do not define abandonment
-leaves employment-employment issue
-leaves patient-licensure issue
▶ Not abandonment. Answer: Resignation without notice- assuming shift
has been completed
Refusal to work additional shifts either doubles or extra shifts on days off
▶ Floating to an unfamiliar area. Answer: Always responsible for providing
safe patient care
May request training prior to having to float
May invoke safe harbor
, May refuse assignment
▶ What do I do if I question safety of assignment. Answer: 1st- clear about
what you are being asked to do
2nd- consider what can change during assignment
3rd- state concern to person making assignment, brainstorm ways to
modify
4th- Listen to response
▶ Disciplinary Action. Answer: Chemical Dependency
Alcohol Dependency
Mental Illness
Even some prescription drugs
▶ Red Flags. Answer: Lack of energy
Frequent absences
Spike in pt. need for pain meds
Lateness to work
Red Eyes
No/unusual documentation
Frequently stands behind other nurses signing out meds
▶ Unprofessional Conduct. Answer: Drug Diversion
Unsafe practice
Failure to pay student loans
Dismissal peer assistance program
Drug related actions
Criminal conduct
▶ Board process for investigating complaints. Answer: Nurse notified of
investigation and invited to respond
Investigator gathers and reviews evidence
Decision made by board
▶ Nurses's responsibility during investigation. Answer: Respond promptly
to all requests
Keep contact information current
Feel free to contact investigator
Do not ignore any mail from BON
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ Chain after Safe Harbor Nurse completion. Answer: Nurse
supervisor/administrator who gave assignment.
Nurse administrator
Peer Review Committee
Physician who reviews med reasonableness
Nurse administrator who reviews PR findings
Nurse who initiated request
▶ Mandatory Overtime. Answer: Making you work extra shifts, you have
the right to refuse.
NOT when
-Emergency disasters
-Ongoing procedure requires nurses presence
-Certain emergencies
▶ Take Mandatory Overtime Concerns to. Answer: Unit manager
Staffing Committee
DSHS-if not addressed internally
▶ Nurses duty is always. Answer: In the best interest of the patient
▶ Patient Abandonment. Answer: NPA/BON do not define abandonment
-leaves employment-employment issue
-leaves patient-licensure issue
▶ Not abandonment. Answer: Resignation without notice- assuming shift
has been completed
Refusal to work additional shifts either doubles or extra shifts on days off
▶ Floating to an unfamiliar area. Answer: Always responsible for providing
safe patient care
May request training prior to having to float
May invoke safe harbor
, May refuse assignment
▶ What do I do if I question safety of assignment. Answer: 1st- clear about
what you are being asked to do
2nd- consider what can change during assignment
3rd- state concern to person making assignment, brainstorm ways to
modify
4th- Listen to response
▶ Disciplinary Action. Answer: Chemical Dependency
Alcohol Dependency
Mental Illness
Even some prescription drugs
▶ Red Flags. Answer: Lack of energy
Frequent absences
Spike in pt. need for pain meds
Lateness to work
Red Eyes
No/unusual documentation
Frequently stands behind other nurses signing out meds
▶ Unprofessional Conduct. Answer: Drug Diversion
Unsafe practice
Failure to pay student loans
Dismissal peer assistance program
Drug related actions
Criminal conduct
▶ Board process for investigating complaints. Answer: Nurse notified of
investigation and invited to respond
Investigator gathers and reviews evidence
Decision made by board
▶ Nurses's responsibility during investigation. Answer: Respond promptly
to all requests
Keep contact information current
Feel free to contact investigator
Do not ignore any mail from BON
