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While handling an acute patient care situation the charge nurse starts giving orders to staff and directs others to pick up supplies. What type of management style is this nurse using.
While handling an acute patient care situation the charge nurse starts giving orders to staff and directs others to pick up supplies. What type of management style is this nurse using.
The charge nurse gathers the nursing staff in the conference room to discuss a patient care situation. A subcommittee of team members is formed to implement specific recommendations. What type of management style is being used by the charge nurse
The charge nurse gathers the nursing staff in the conference room to discuss a patient care situation. A subcommittee of team members is formed to implement specific recommendations. What type of management style is being used by the charge nurse
A nurse manager follows the multicratic leadership style. Which situation is an inappropriate use of this style?
A nurse manager follows the multicratic leadership style. Which situation is an inappropriate use of this style?
A staff member states the following:" When you take responsibility for my tasks, I feel threatened and unprofessional. We should try to talk about events that occur so that we can resolve them together." What type of communication has occurred?
A staff member states the following:" When you take responsibility for my tasks, I feel threatened and unprofessional. We should try to talk about events that occur so that we can resolve them together." What type of communication has occurred?
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The family of a nursing home resident is yelling at the nurses' station about the substandard care being provided to the resident. What action should the nurse take first
The family of a nursing home resident is yelling at the nurses' station about the substandard care being provided to the resident. What action should the nurse take first
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The charge nurse intends to use the planning loop for a staff scheduling issue. What information should the nurse collect first?
The charge nurse intends to use the planning loop for a staff scheduling issue. What information should the nurse collect first?
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The nurse manager is reviewing items to be completed. Which should the manager keep in mind when identifying priorities?
The nurse manager is reviewing items to be completed. Which should the manager keep in mind when identifying priorities?
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The nurse manager has one expert CNA, two advanced beginner CNA, two proficient CNAs, and one novice CNA assigned for the day shift. Who should be paired with the novice CNA?
The nurse manager has one expert CNA, two advanced beginner CNA, two proficient CNAs, and one novice CNA assigned for the day shift. Who should be paired with the novice CNA?
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A resident who has a body mass index of 33 must transferd to a chair. The charge nurse assigns a novice CNA who is 5 foot 1 inch tall and of slight build. What should be done about this situation?
A resident who has a body mass index of 33 must transferd to a chair. The charge nurse assigns a novice CNA who is 5 foot 1 inch tall and of slight build. What should be done about this situation?
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The nurse hears about an afternoon shift nursing the telephone in one of the resident's rooms to talk to friends and not completing assigned residentt care duties. What is the most important action of the nurse before confronting the assistant?
The nurse hears about an afternoon shift nursing the telephone in one of the resident's rooms to talk to friends and not completing assigned residentt care duties. What is the most important action of the nurse before confronting the assistant?
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A nursing assistant is having trouble staying awake on the night shift and is found sleeping in the day room. What should the nurse do?
A nursing assistant is having trouble staying awake on the night shift and is found sleeping in the day room. What should the nurse do?
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A reliable CNA who is liked by most staff and some patients is very loud and gregarious while at work, Which frequently causes a problem. During the annual evaluation this issue is not addressed. What does this say about the employee's behavior?
A reliable CNA who is liked by most staff and some patients is very loud and gregarious while at work, Which frequently causes a problem. During the annual evaluation this issue is not addressed. What does this say about the employee's behavior?
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A nursing assistant with an evaluation due in 2 weeks came in early to help with a staffing crisis and saved a choking family member by performing the Heimlich maneuver. The evaluation is certain to be full of high praise for skills and teamwork. Is this an appropriate evaluation?
A nursing assistant with an evaluation due in 2 weeks came in early to help with a staffing crisis and saved a choking family member by performing the Heimlich maneuver. The evaluation is certain to be full of high praise for skills and teamwork. Is this an appropriate evaluation?
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The licensed nurse is considering delegating tasks to assistive personnel. What needs to be done before performing this delegation? Select all that apply
The licensed nurse is considering delegating tasks to assistive personnel. What needs to be done before performing this delegation? Select all that apply
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The administrator of a skilled nursing facility is implementing a clinical ladder for licensed and certified staff. What should the administrator expect as benefits of this model? Select all that apply
The administrator of a skilled nursing facility is implementing a clinical ladder for licensed and certified staff. What should the administrator expect as benefits of this model? Select all that apply
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