The Nursing Supervision knows that the disadvantage to the institution in using external agency nurses is which of the following?
When an experienced nurse has a desire to become a preceptor…
When an experienced nurse has a desire to become a preceptor to help influence novice nurses, that nurse should possess which following attributes? (Select all that apply)
The use of delegation has been related to levels of clinical…
The use of delegation has been related to levels of clinical experience. The nurse house supervisor recognizes that which type of nurse no longer relies on rules to understand a situation or to act appropriately; focuses quickly on viable solutions; is able to lead a team efficiently; can organize others’ work and supervise them effectively?
Care delivery models are continually improved to adjust to w…
Care delivery models are continually improved to adjust to what?
The nurse leader is creating a performance improvement plan…
The nurse leader is creating a performance improvement plan to decrease patient falls in their department. What statement by the nurse indicates they understand the key focus of performance improvement?
Which advice to the new graduate regarding their first nursi…
Which advice to the new graduate regarding their first nursing position is best?
What retention strategies should the nurse manager use when…
What retention strategies should the nurse manager use when working with a new orientee?
The nurse is caring for a client who has developed multiorga…
The nurse is caring for a client who has developed multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS) resulting from septic shock. The client is ventilator dependent and on vasopressors to maintain a Doppler-measured blood pressure of 80 mm Hg. The family is resistant to permit terminal weaning. Which action by the nurse is best?
Patients may experience unplanned outcomes during their cour…
Patients may experience unplanned outcomes during their course of hospitalization. The nurse knows that certain unexpected outcomes may signal the need for investigation and response. These are known as sentinel events. Which incident would be considered a sentinel event and require further investigation?
The Risk Management team has had several reports of incident…
The Risk Management team has had several reports of incidents occurring in the hospital this morning. Which situation would the team need to investigate?