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Capo

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A medical intensive care unit has a registered nurse position.
 
  The qualifications for the position require: minimum of one year medical-surgical nursing experience, BLS and ACLS certification, and the ability to administer intravenous cardiac drips. The human resources assistant brings the manager a registered nurses application. The manager does not call the candidate for an interview because the candidate: 1. Has 6 months medical-surgical experience.
  2. Does not have ACLS certification.
  3. Does not have experience with cardiac drips.
  4. Has excellent decision-making skills.

Question 2

Which activities are expected from the nurse manager as team leader? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Offering constructive criticism
  2. Settling all employee conflicts
  3. Encouraging group discussions
  4. Facilitate group processes
  5. Foster team dependence



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joewallace

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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The criteria states the candidate must have a minimum of one year medical-surgical
experience. The candidate can obtain ACLS certification and management of cardiac drips
during the orientation process. Decision-making skills are important to fulfilling the role but
the candidate must have adequate experience to transfer to an advanced nursing role.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The nurse manager is expected to evaluate the outcomes of the team and to offer constructive criticism about needed improvement.
Rationale 2: The nurse manager as team leader would not settle all conflicts, but should be aware of most and get involved when necessary.
Rationale 3: The nurse manager encourages group discussion.
Rationale 4: The leader's influence on group processes may be the determining factor in whether or not the group is effective.
Rationale 5: Fostering interdependence is more appropriate for the team leader as it creates cohesiveness among members.
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Capo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent


softEldritch

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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