A nurse manager has received a performance appraisal from the unit manager. Which of the following actions by the unit manager requires intervention?
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A. The evaluation was conducted in the unit manager's office
B. Data that was collected for the previous 12 months was presented
C. Verbal concerns provided by a staff member were incorporated into the data
D. The nurse was asked to review the performance appraisal & complete a self-evaluation -
ANSWER C
A nurse is preparing to transfer an older adult client who is 72 hr postop from a surgical procedure to a long term care facility. Which of the following should the nurse include in the transfer report? Select all that apply.
A. Type of anesthesia used
B. The client's advance directives status
C. The client's vital signs on day of admission
D. The client's medical diagnosis
E. Need for special equipment
- ANSWER B, D, E
A nurse is participating in an interprofessional conference for a client who has a recent C6 spinal cord injury. The client worked as a construction worker prior to his injury. Which of the following members of the interprofessional team should also participate in planning care for this client? Select all that apply.
A. Physical therapist
B. Speech therapist
C. Occupational therapist
D. Psychologist
E. Vocational counselor
- ANSWER A, C, D, E
A nurse manager is working with a committee of nurses whose task is to update the policies for new employee orientation. The nurse manager directs the team to collect as much data as possible & recommend several options. Which of the following decision-making styles is being demonstrated by the nurse manager?
A. Decisive
B. Flexible
C. Hierarchical
D. Integrative
- ANSWER D.
A nurse who has just assumed the role of unit manager is examining her skills in interprofressional collaboration. Which of the following actions support interprofessional collaboration? Select all that apply.
A. Use aggressive communication when addressing the team
B. Recognize the knowledge & skills of each member of the team
C. Ensure that a nurse is assigned to serve as the group facilitator for all interdisciplinary meetings
D. Encourage the client & family to participate in the team meeting
E. Support team member requests for referral
- ANSWER B, D, E
A nurse is caring for a client who is being prepared for surgery. The client hands the nurse info about advance directives & states, "Here, I don't need this. I am too young to worry about life-sustaining measures & what I want done for me." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Return the papers to the admitting dept w/a note stating that the client doesn't wish to address the issue at this time.
B. Explain to the client that you never know what can happen during surgery & that he should fill the paper's out "just in case."
C. Contact a client representative to talk w/the client & offer additional info about the purpose of advance directives
D. Inform the client that the surgery cannot be conducted unless he completes his advance directives forms
- ANSWER C
A nurse is serving as a preceptor to a newly licensed nurse & is explaining the role of the nurse as advocate. Which of the following situations illustrates the advocacy role? Select all that apply.
A. Verifying that a client understands what is done during a cardiac catheterization
B. Discussing treatment options for a terminal diagnosis
C. Informing members of the health care team that a client has DNR status
D. Reporting that a health team member on the previous shift did not provide care as prescribed
E. Assisting a client to make a decision about his care based on the nurse's recommendations
- ANSWER A, C, D
A nurse manager is providing info to the nurses on the unit about ensuring client rights. Which of the following outlines the rights of individuals in health care settings?
A. American Nurses Association Code of Ethics [Show Less]