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luminitza

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on: Jul 8, 2018
A physician meets with the CNO (chief nurse officer) to discuss concerns regarding the ICU nurses level of skill. The physician informs the CNO she has addressed her concerns to the manager and director of this unit.
 
  The physician informs the CNO the director does not see any issues with the nursing staffs level of skill. This is an example of: 1. Core competency.
  2. Lack of motivation.
  3. Low skill recognition.
  4. Skill recognition.

Question 2

A staff nurse is conversing with other nurses regarding their managers inability to obtain IV (intravenous) access. One of the staff nurses informs this nurse, It is not a core competency for our manager to maintain this skill.
 
   The nurse inquires as to the meaning of core competency. Which of the following is an accurate response? 1. A competence is the ability to perform a task.
  2. It is a term that means the manager is able to perform various nursing tasks.
  3. It is a course to develop skills.
  4. It means it is not a primary skill the manager must have to perform her job.


krakiolit

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation: 1. Low skill recognition needs the most attention in an unstable and unpredictable environment.
Low skill recognition is a tendency not to recognize the role ones own ability has played in
producing stress. This affects both managers and staff when facing something unfamiliar.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 1. Core competencies for nurse managers include a different set of managerial skills, not excelling
at clinical skills.


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