Propose some guidelines for how a leader can adapt his or her communication to diverse cultures
What will be an ideal response?
Learn and sensitize communication to the cultural norms, customs, and traditions of the other culture. Be aware of, and implement, the "desired leadership behaviors" of the culture. Maintain open, sensitive, and respectful views of differences in other cultures' communication styles. Attempt to assert similar behaviors that are acceptable within the culture one is working with.
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Pacific Hospital's team develops a process to include staff in development of the mission statement. Which of the following statements would indicate that the staff has been able to develop an effective mission statement?
a. Pacific Hospital will increase its sustainability by increasing revenue streams within the next three years. Revenue streams are important to our hospital and are a driving force in our sustainability in the face of insurer and government funding changes. b. Pacific Hospital has a desire to relate to its community to enable appropriate identification of programming needs by July 2012. c. Pacific Hospital will provide family-centered care to the community of Pacific Rim. It is committed to delivering a full spectrum of services that foster collaborative partnerships among clients, families, and the hospital, and it utilizes evidence-based practice to guide planning and interventions. d. To provide health promotion programs for school-aged children
________________ focuses on the management of a group of individuals
a. Primary nursing b. Case management c. Team nursing d. Individual allocation or total individual care
A patient receives a gunshot wound while attempting to rob a convenience store. For which health problem should this patient be assessed?
A. Cardiovascular disease B. Respiratory disease C. Mental health disorder D. Drug and alcohol abuse
The nurse is changing a surgical dressing and is cleansing the wound. She knows that:
a. the incision line should be cleansed last. b. she should start at one end of the incision line and swab the entire length. c. she should start at the center of the incision line and swab toward one end. d. she should work in a circular motion around the incision line.