Which of the following behaviors used by a gerontological nurse manager would be more characteristic of transformational leadership style than transactional?
a. giving out warnings for absenteeism
b. docking pay for tardiness
c. offering a bonus for perfect attendance at work
d. posting a list of those who are deficient with quality indicators
C
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The nurse is caring for a client who has had a cystectomy for bladder cancer. Postoperative nursing interventions should include:
1. secure catheters and stents with tape; keep drainage bags lower than the kidneys. 2. label all catheters and stents; keep drainage bags at kidney level. 3. reduce activity levels and keep the client on strict bedrest. 4. limit fluid intake to less than 1000 mL in 24 hours to promote healing.
In which of the following situations would a healthcare surrogate or proxy assume the end-of-life decision-making role for a patient?
a. When a dying patient requires extensive heavy sedation, such as benzodiazepines and narcotics, to control distressing symptoms b. When a dying patient who is competent requests to withdraw treatment against the wishes of the family c. When a dying patient who is competent requests to continue treatment against the recommendations of the healthcare team d. When a dying patient who is competent is receiving prn treatment for pain and anxiety
Which information should be included when you are teaching your patient about the use of nicotine gum?
a. The gum must be correctly chewed to a softened state and then placed in the buccal mucosa. b. Patients should not eat for 30 minutes prior to or during the use of the gum. c. Initially, one piece is chewed every 30 minutes while awake. d. Acidic foods and beverages should be encouraged during the nicotine therapy.
Root cause analysis is being performed after a client who was supposed to be on falls precautions fell while trying to walk to the toilet. Which finding of the investigation would be considered to be a latent error?
A) The documentation forms on the unit have no specified location where falls precautions should be noted. B) The client's primary nurse went on a scheduled break without reporting off to a colleague. C) The nurse manager mistakenly admitted the client into a room far out of site of the nurses' station. D) A nursing assistant on the unit admitted to ignoring the client's call light before the client fell.