All treatments and services for patients require two forms of patient identification prior to providing those services. Which would require an intervention if used by the nurse to identify a patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Referring to the patient ID band
b. Asking the roommate
c. Asking another nurse on the unit
d. Asking the patient
e. Asking a family member
Question 2A hospital has just introduced a new electronic staffing system that allows staff to enter their shift preferences into the computer. What would the nurse identify as an advantage to the staff?
a. Decrease in nurse manager availability
b. Increase in nurse manager availability
c. More available staff
d. Requests cannot be entered
Question 3Which of the following techniques should the manager use when talking with the low-performing employee?
a. Reassure him that this conversation is not reflected in his evaluation.
b. Compare her performance to that of the high-performer.
c. Describe the observations and be sure he knows the consequences.
d. Allow no explanations for her actions since she is so good at citing blame.
Question 4When leading a team, a low performing leader is seen as having which abilities?
a. A problem solver
b. Identifies cause when identifying problem
c. Communicates well with staff
d. Solves problems once identified
Question 5When leading a team, a middle performing leader is seen as having which abilities?
a. Loyalty to institution
b. Acts as role model
c. Always positive with fellow nurses
d. Safe in all aspects of work
Question 6The challenges facing nurses today include which of the following?
a. Stressed nurse managers
b. Increased patient acuity
c. Increased overtime
d. Increased patient length of stay
Quick Reply
