Which leadership style is most apt to evoke apathy in team members and may result in chaos?
a. democratic c. autocratic
b. laissez-faire d. synergistic
B
In the laissez-faire leadership style, the leader assumes a passive, nondirective, and inactive approach. This style may invoke passivity in team members. Aimless behavior often occurs, which can lead to chaos, inefficiency, and low productivity.
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a. Avoid palpating this patient's abdomen. b. Document the findings in the patient's chart. c. Have another nurse verify the findings. d. Ask the patient when the last food intake was.
The nurse is providing care for an older adult who has a hematologic disorder. What age-related change in hematologic function should the nurse integrate into care planning?
A) Bone marrow in older adults produces a smaller proportion of healthy, functional blood cells. B) Older adults are less able to increase blood cell production when demand suddenly increases. C) Stem cells in older adults eventually lose their ability to differentiate. D) The ratio of plasma to erythrocytes and lymphocytes increases with age.
What is the initial phase in application of quality improvement (QI) steps to a clinical performance problem?
a. Analysis b. Assessment c. Test and implement the improvement plan d. Develop a plan for improvement
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A) care of the persons who have symptoms and can be diagnosed and treated. B) talking to high school students about the disease. C) talking to parents of teenagers about the disease. D) identification and screening of women at high risk for chlamydia.