A nurse is functioning as a manager in a healthcare facility. What should the nurse do
when coordinating the staff activities in order to be an efficient manager?
A) Motivate staff to give quality nursing care
B) Develop plans for staff members
C) Develop plans for emergencies
D) Review staff performance regularly
A
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A nurse who works in a hospital clinic is describing ways of integrating genetics and genomics into nursing practice. Which of the following actions is most consistent with this role?
A) Planning treatment modalities for diseases that have patterns of inheritance B) Processing tissue samples to obtain genetic information C) Choosing options for patients after genetic testing has been completed D) Informing patients about the ethics of genetics and genomic concepts
The unit has open shifts even after staff members have signed up for overtime. The chief nurse officer (CNO) does not want to hire agency nurses to cover these shifts
The nurse manager does not understand why the CNO is offering staff an incentive versus hiring agency nurses. Which would be a reasonable conclusion? 1. It takes a significant amount of time to orient agency nurses. 2. The agency nurses are costly. 3. There is a significant amount of documentation required for agency nurses. 4. The physicians are not comfortable with agency nurses.
The notion of staggering the implementation of the system is determined during the planning phase by committee members. The rationale behind staggering the implementation of the new system can be related to which of the following statements?
1. The decision to incorporate a roll out model of implementation can be used to identify issues before the entire system goes live. 2. Staggering allows staff members to become more familiar with the new technology. 3. Budgetary constraints are the main factors in determining whether a system should be staggered or fully implemented. 4. Nurses and staff need additional time to accept an unwanted technological change.
An infant of a diabetic mom arrives in the nursery unit for observation. The infant is term at 38 weeks' gestation and weighs 10 pounds. The maternal hemoglobin A1c level is noted at 10%
Which findings would the nurse suspect as being present? (Select all that apply.) a. Fetus is jittery, temperature is decreased b. Nasal flaring and retractions c. Slight jaundice noted on blanching of nose d. Calcium level of 10 mg/dL