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A+)
Which of the following techniques would be best for the nurse
manager to utilize when communicating with nursing staff?
A. Using more than one mode of communication.
B. Using face-to-face communication.
C. Producing clear, simple, written communication.
D. Repeating the message as often as possible. -
correct answer ✅A. Using more than one mode of communication.
A nurse asks an unlicensed assistant to help with discharging
patients because so many are going home at one time. The nurse
states, "Can you help get these patients ready to go home by
helping them pack?" Which option best describes the statement
regarding effective delegation?
A. The delegation is ineffective because the nurse has no
responsibility to pack the patient's belongings.
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Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
B. Delegation would have been more effective had the nurse been
more specific about which patients and when it should be
completed.
C. The delegation is ineffective because the nurse has no authority
to ask the unlicensed assistant to help with patient discharge.
D. Delegation could have been more effective had the nurse gone
with the assistant to ensure the assistant did the packing as
requested. -
correct answer ✅B. Delegation would have been more effective
had the nurse been more specific about which patients and when it
should be completed.
Which patient should receive priority nursing care?
A. The patient with increased nasopharyngeal secretions who
requires suctioning.
B. The patient who requires an abdominal wound dressing change.
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C. The patient who is incontinent and requires peri care.
D. The patient rating abdominal incision discomfort at a 9 out of 10
on the pain scale. -
correct answer ✅A. The patient with increased nasopharyngeal
secretions who requires suctioning.
At the start of the shift, the nurse is overwhelmed by many tasks.
For months, the nursing staff have been working short-staffed, and
the nurse has not been able to delegate tasks to other qualified
employees.
Which type of barrier prevents the nurse from delegating?
A. Inadequate support
B. Disorganization
C. Hostile environment