Which example would not apply to Schein's view of organizational culture?
1. Organization vision statement
2. Unwritten rules about communication
3. HCO logo
4. Salaries paid to all staff
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Explanation: 1. This is an example of the organization's level of espoused beliefs.
2. This is example of the organization's taken-for granted beliefs.
3. This is an example of an organizational artifact.
4. This is not considered part of the Schein view of the organizational culture.
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a. Intuition. b. A set of rules. c. Articles in journals. d. Advice from supervisors.
The mother of a premature newborn asks the nurse why the baby's eyes are cloudy. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "It is because of an allergic reaction." B) "It happens with most newborns." C) "It is because you developed an illness while carrying the baby before birth." D) "It is seen with premature infants."
The nurse auscultates the fetal heart rate (FHR) and determines a rate of 152 . Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
a. Inform the mother that the rate is normal. b. Reassess the FHR in 5 minutes because the rate is too high. c. Report the FHR to the physician or nurse-midwife immediately. d. Tell the mother that she is going to have a boy because the heart rate is fast.
If discussing the differences between centralized and decentralized management, which should be omitted?
1. Decentralized management eliminates the need for nurse managers. 2. Decentralized delegation involves decision making at the operational level. 3. Centralized management involves decision making at the administrative level. 4. Centralized delegation requires more levels of management.