QUESTION An RN is setting up the day’s assignments. A newly licensed RN has been floated to the unit. What should the RN consider when making the assignment for the newly licensed nurse? A. The nurse’s age B. The nurse’s knowledge of the institution’s standards of practice C. The nurse’s nursing degree D. The nurse’s […]
QUESTION What two legal responsibilities should the RN take into consideration when delegating to others? A. Knowing the job requirements and evaluating the outcomes B. Assessing how much supervisory time is necessary and assessing the competence of each staff member C. Writing job descriptions and communicating them to all staff members D. Making sure the […]
QUESTION An RN has delegated the care of a fresh postoperative client to an LPN. The LPN notifies the RN that the client’s vital signs are elevated and the client is dyspneic and complaining of pain. What should the nurse do next? A. No further action is necessary as the LPN is experienced. B. Request […]
QUESTION A nurse is implementing the TeamSTEPPS approach on the neuroscience unit. What is an important goal of TeamSTEPPS? A. Promote the role of the health-care provider as the leader of the team. B. Increase team awareness and clarify team roles and responsibilities. C. Ensure the use of ISBARR communication between nurses and physicians. D. […]
QUESTION An RN arrives at work and the nurse manager tells her that the ICU needs more help. The RN is the most experienced nurse on this unit. The RN tells the nurse manager she has never worked in the ICU and shares her concerns regarding the lack of familiarity with the technical equipment and […]
QUESTION A nurse has just received the shift handoff report. Which patient should the nurse assess first? A. A patient who has rheumatoid arthritis and is having an endoscopy this morning B. A patient who has asthma and had difficulty breathing during the night C. A postoperative cholecystectomy patient who has a drain and needs […]
QUESTION An RN has worked in labor and delivery for 15 years with a total RN staff. The nurse is presently an associate nurse manager of a busy postpartum unit and has RNs and UAPs. What should the nurse consider when making assignments to members of the health-care team? A. Length of service B. Scope […]
QUESTION A patient comes to the oncology clinic and is assigned a “nurse navigator.” The patient asks, “What is a nurse navigator?” How should the nurse respond? A. “The nurse navigator makes sure that patients keep their appointments.” B. “The nurse navigator oversees the treatment plan created by the team.” C. “The nurse navigator gives […]
QUESTION Delegation is defined as: A. Reassigning the responsibility of performing a job from one person to another. B. Explaining how you want a job done. C. Telling other people what to do. D. Developing ways to classify people into job categories to learn what they are capable of doing. ANSWER: ANS: A
QUESTION A nurse caring for a critically ill patient uses the ISBARR method to communicate with a medical resident. The resident has not responded to the nurse. What action should the nurse take next? A. Write an incident report on the medical resident. B. Speak to another medical resident who is on the unit. C. […]
