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A charge nurse has delegated a task to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). When the nurse is
met with resistance after delegating, what is the best action to be taken? CORRECT ANSWER
The charge nurse should meet with the person to find out why the task was not completed .
A charge nurse has delegated specific tasks to the team and feels as though one of the nurses is
resistant to the task delegated. What might be reasons that the nurse is resistant? (Select all that
apply.) CORRECT ANSWER The nurse feels overloaded.
The nurse feels incapable.
The nurse has an inherent resistance to authority.
A charge nurse is delegating to a LPN/LVN. What would be considered improper delegation for
the charge nurse to delegate? CORRECT ANSWER The employee is given highly detailed
exact instructions to complete the task.
A charge nurse is delegating to a staff member who is resistant to authority. After delegating a
task to the staff member, what action should the charge nurse have the staff member do to ensure
compliance? CORRECT ANSWER Ensure the staff member has a voice in how the task is
completed.
A charge nurse is preparing to delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). What is
the first action the nurse should do before delegating? CORRECT ANSWER Determine
whether the task is within the scope of UAP.
A client who experienced a traumatic musculoskeletal injury to the right arm was transported to
the local hospital's emergency department. The initial care was delivered by an interprofessional
team. What specialized, patient-focused care should this form of care delivery provide this
,patient? CORRECT ANSWER Effective communication between individual team members
and with the patient will be a priority.
A member of a nursing team reports that being given too much to do, and that the member will
not be able to complete the work on time. What action will the RN take to effectively manage
this situation? CORRECT ANSWER Examine the workload and assist the individual in
reprioritizing.
A new charge nurse is leaving work each day feeling overwhelmed and not completing tasks.
What kind of delegation error is the charge nurse making? CORRECT ANSWER Under
Delegating
A new nurse from a foreign country is training in the surgical unit. After working and meeting
with the nurse, the charge nurse observes that there is a discomfort in making eye contact while
speaking. What task would the charge nurse avoid delegating to this nurse? CORRECT
ANSWER Educating a patient and ensuring full understanding
A new nurse leader has the opportunity to delegate to a member of the staff. What criteria should
the nurse leader be sure are followed before doing this? (Select all that apply.) CORRECT
ANSWER The right task
The right person
The right communication
The right level of supervision
The right circumstance
A new nurse manager is implementing an educational needs assessment. Why is it necessary to
conduct this assessment? CORRECT ANSWER Staff and management may prioritize learning
needs differently
A new nurse manager is learning about fiscal planning. Which are barriers for nurse managers'
participation in fiscal planning? (Select all that apply.) CORRECT ANSWER Nursing
education lacks preparation in fiscal planning.
, Many nurses perceive that fiscal planning is difficult.
A new nurse manager is learning about staff development. What are driving forces or assets that
motivate adult learners? (Select all that apply.) CORRECT ANSWER Self-motivation
Self-direction
A new nurse manager is learning about staff development. Which are the most important reasons
that staff require education? (Select all that apply.) CORRECT ANSWER To ensure the
employee's competency
Staff must learn about new technology
Staff must keep abreast of current science
A new nurse manager is learning about staff development. Which statement about either training
or education is most accurate? CORRECT ANSWER Training ensures knowledge and skills
necessary for the job.
A new nurse manager is learning about staff development. Which statements about the
implications of Knowles' learning theory are accurate? (Select all that apply.) CORRECT
ANSWER Adults learn best by using experiential techniques.
Mistakes should be viewed as opportunities to learn.
Assessment of need is absolutely essential.
A new nurse manager is learning about staff development. Which statements reflect elements of
Bandura's social learning theory? (Select all that apply.) CORRECT ANSWER People learn as
a result of direct experiences.
Knowledge may be gained vicariously.
Learning may occur from judgments of peers.
People evaluate new information from reasoning.