Ali, an RN on your unit, is consistently late to work and makes remarks such as "Do you really want me to do that?" when patients and care are assigned to her. You have spoken with her fre-quently about her:
a. Ability.
b. Skills.
c. Attitude.
d. Personal issues.
C
Hersey and Blanchard explained followership in terms of ability and willingness. Attitude refers to willingness or reluctance to perform work.
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A nurse is mentoring a male colleague who has just been appointed nurse manager. Which behavior can the nurse expect this male colleague to exhibit?
1. Men focus more on the issue than on personal experience. 2. Men strive to reach consensus within the group. 3. Men strive to avoid conflict within the group. 4. Men prefer to ask questions instead of make statements.
A despondent client who has recently lost her husband of 30 years tearfully states, "I'll feel a lot better if I sell my house and move away." Which nursing response is most appropriate?
1. "I'm confident you know what's best for you." 2. "This may not be the best time for you to make such an important decision." 3. "Your children will be terribly disappointed." 4. "Tell me why you want to make this change."
The nurse is discussing the risk of poisoning with the mother of two toddlers and a preschool child. Which statement made by the mother indicates a need for more teaching by the nurse?
a. I keep all medicines and chemicals in a locked cabinet. b. The children take their medicine well when I tell them it is candy. c. I have syrup of ipecac just in case anything does happen. d. I always get child-resistant containers.
The biggest challenge in the recruitment of staff is:
a. Finding well-qualified candidates who can function well within your particular work culture. b. Recruiting individuals with the appropriate qualifications and experience. c. Screening out candidates who are unable to function well within a team. d. Determining if candidates have had previous negative experiences in a work environment.