The leader's responsibility with regard to recruitment and retention of personnel is to:
a. Help establish criteria for selection of personnel
b. Assess the learning deficits of staff
c. Help structure interviews
d. Monitor orientation
ANS: B
Leaders encourage mentorships, coach employees, assess the learning deficits of staff, and plan strategies to minimize the deficits.
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a. Administer the medication and observe for adequate drug effects. b. Notify the pharmacist and provider of a medication error. c. Return the medication to the pharmacy to be replaced. d. Verify the right patient and administer the medication.
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A) Somatization disorder B) Hypochondriasis C) Conversion disorder D) Body dysmorphic disorder
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a. "Take this medication on an empty stomach." b. "Take this medication at the same time each day." c. "Take this medication with breakfast." d. "Take this medication with an antacid."