The nurse manager has established a program that recognizes a different staff member each month for contributions to client care. As a result, overall staff productivity and the number of client compliments have increased
This is an example of which concept of organizational theory? 1. Span of control
2. Line authority
3. Hawthorne effect
4. Adhocracy
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Rationale 1: Span of control is the number of persons a manager can effectively supervise.
Rationale 2: Line authority is a linear hierarchy through which activity is directed.
Rationale 3: The Hawthorne effect is the tendency of people to perform as expected because of special attention.
Rationale 4: Adhocracy is a fluid structure in which management, staff, and experts work together on teams.
Global Rationale:
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A nurse manager on the OB unit is auditing patient charts. One record documents the care of a patient having a seizure. The record describes the time and length of the seizure, medications given, maternal and fetal vital signs, and outcome of treatment
Which action by the manager is best? A. Compare the chart with charts of similar patients. B. Educate the staff on better documentation practices. C. Have the nurse rewrite the documentation. D. No action is needed; continue with chart audits.
Which statement correctly describes normal changes of aging?
a. All age-related changes are the result of disease. b. When comparing functional abilities of an older client, it is important to not allow social or cultural influences to cloud your assessment. c. It is usually easy to tell the difference between normal aging and the results of one's lifelong poor habits. d. Individual variations are enormous at every age and in every part of the body.
If only two blood pressure values are recorded, they are the _______________ sounds
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse could be invading a client's personal space when: (Select all that apply.)
A) leaving the door open to the room while the client is sleeping. B) placing newborn twins in the same baby bed. C) stooping to face the client eye to eye when explaining a procedure. D) sitting on the side of the bed to assist the client with eating a meal. E) placing personal belongings in a drawer or closet.