NAP Z has just received his assignments for the shift. One of his assignments is to reinforce teaching provided by the last shift for Patient Q regarding a diabetic diet.
Is this task delegated correctly and to which of the Five Rights of Delegation does it pertain? a. Yes. NAP Z has 10 years of experience and has worked with patient Q for the past year during frequent hospital admissions. They have built a trusting relationship (under the right circumstances).
b. No. While the NAP is experienced in this area and may be able to do this, too much supervision will be required and this may not be the time for this activity (right time).
c. Yes. NAP Z is a diabetic himself and he is familiar with diabetic diets; therefore it is fine for him to only reinforce this type of teaching (right directions and communication).
d. No. Teaching cannot be delegated to a NAP (right task).
Question 2A nurse manager wishing to positively affect the budget could employ which of the following strategies?
a. Increase patient charge items c. Maintain productivity
b. Maintain patient length of stay d. Evaluate staff downtime
Question 3A nursing instructor determines that the nursing students understand the concept of knowledge worker if the students describe which of the following tasks of the knowledge worker? Select all that apply.
a. Provide service
b. Represent the organization
c. Interact with the customer
d. Focus on personal, life-long goals and achievement
e. Bring expert knowledge
f. Accomplish goals
Question 4A nurse manager who follows Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory would recognize that which of the following are hygiene-maintenance factors? Select all that apply.
a. Job security d. Relationships with others
b. Advancement opportunities e. Status
c. Working conditions f. Achievement
Question 5Nurse managers have responsibilities to new graduate nurses regarding assisting them in learning how to delegate effectively. Which of the following is not correct regarding nurse manager responsibilities?
a. individuals who coordinate actions and allocate resources to achieve organizational goals
b. follows the Five Rights of Delegation
c. experienced in NAP delegation
d. helps to develop competencies for all staff to gain the ability to delegate
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