Which finding is most important to report in a patient who has
been taking prednisone 30 mg daily to treat contact dermatitis?
A. The blood pressure is 148/84.
B. The patient states she is eating "all the time."
C. The patient reports epigastric pain.
D. The blood glucose is 136 mg/dL.
A. The blood pressure is 148/84.
B. The patient states she is eating "all the time."
C. The patient reports epigastric pain.
D. The blood glucose is 136 mg/dL.
Which of these best describes the laissez-faire leader?
leader generally gives the group complete freedom to make
decisions and complete the work in whatever way it sees fit
A work environment that is cultivated through _______
leadership can provide mutual respect, trust, and collaboration in
all areas of the nursing profession."
servant
T/F? Leaders are defined by their job title.
False
Which of these are considered good skills in time management?
determine what is urgent
don't over commit
,have a plan for your time
allow time for the unexpected
handle things once
create realistic deadlines
set goals for yourself and your time
develop routines
focus on one thing at a time
eliminate or minimize distractions
outsource tasks or delegate
leave time for fun and play
Which type of leadership style seeks input from the staff when
possible, before making a final decision?
democratic
What is a clinical decision support system?
A. Computer software applications that match patient
characteristics to generate specific care recommendations
B. Telephone that provides patient information to healthcare
team members
C. Screen monitor that displays maps of hospitals
D. Track-ball that allows selection of clinic appointments
A. Computer software applications that match patient
characteristics to generate specific care recommendations
B. Telephone that provides patient information to healthcare
team members
C. Screen monitor that displays maps of hospitals
D. Track-ball that allows selection of clinic appointments
, According to 2015 CRICO report, communication errors occur
because of which main reasons? (Select all that apply)
A. Unspoken communication
B. Unrecorded information
C. Language comprehension
D. Misdirected information
E. Ignoring information
A. Unspoken communication
B. Unrecorded information
C. Language comprehension
D. Misdirected information
E. Ignoring information
According to the article Not All Handoff Information is Equal
what was identified as key information to be emphasized during
handoff report? (select all that apply)
A. Anticipated patient problems
B. Pending significant labs
C. Intake amount of last meal
D. Date of last hospitalization
E. Considered diagnosis
A. Anticipated patient problems
B. Pending significant labs
C. Intake amount of last meal
D. Date of last hospitalization
E. Considered diagnosis