To conduct a productive meeting, the nurse should:

Question

a. provide each person all the time needed to discuss desired topics.
b. cover all emotional topics first.
c. create an agenda with specific times allotted for each agenda item.
d. wait for latecomers and ask for their excuse for being late.

Answer 1

ANS: C
Correct: You need to preplan for the meeting so it can be conducted in a timely manner. One way to have a productive meeting is to prepare a meeting agenda with time allotted for each item and the name of the person responsible for reporting on each item. Send out the agenda prior to the meeting so attendees can come prepared.
Incorrect:
a. Providing unlimited time to each person will hinder the timeliness and effectiveness of the meeting, as well as its productiveness.
b. Covering all emotional topics first hinders the timeliness and effectiveness of the meeting, as well as its productiveness.
d. Waiting for latecomers and asking why they are late will hinder the timeliness and effectiveness of the meeting, as well as its productiveness.