List three outcomes for patients and three outcomes for nurses for a unit where there is a higher RN to non-RN ratio.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2Walking rounds are currently being implemented to avoid errors or omissions in shift reports. Which observations made during walking rounds would be seen as an advantage to the shift re-port? Select all that apply.
a. Foley bag is not emptied on a patient on strict I&O.
b. Patient needs assistance to bathroom.
c. IV infusion bag is nearly dry.
d. Patient with a PCA requests instructions to avoid increased pain.
e. Patient's family member is caught smoking in the bathroom.
f. IV line is not infusing what is currently ordered.
Question 3When writing your resume you include person and professional characteristics that you believe will please potential employers. Some of those characteristics would include which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. accept constructive feedback d. reliable in attendance
b. work well with others e. sensitive to comments of others
c. take responsibility for own learning f. prefers to work alone
Question 4Principles of communication allow nurses to adapt to which of the following trends?
a. Generation X c. Telephone technology
b. Cultural diversity d. Kinesthetic communication
Question 5You are interviewing for your first nursing position. When you enter the interviewer's office, you notice several pictures of President Obama. During you interview, you are asked about your political preference.
What would be the most appropriate way for you to respond? a. refuse to answer the question
b. tell the interviewer you are a Democrat, whether that is true or not
c. tell the interviewer that you evaluate issues, and make all decisions based on where acandidate stands on the issues
d. tell the interviewer you are a Republican, whether that is true or not
Question 6Name and describe two methods/approaches to the staffing of nurses in an acute care hospital.
What will be an ideal response?
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