The nurse executive of a hospital is surveying hospitals in a ...

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The nurse executive of a hospital is surveying hospitals in a four-state area in regard to their disaster preparedness. The nurse would expect to hear which response to the question What have you done to prepare for a disaster?
 
  1. We have conducted a drive to get area health care professionals registered so they can be contacted in case of a disaster.
  2. We have a designated place with beds and equipment so that staff can be directed to an alternate care area.
  3. We have not prepared for a disaster.
  4. We conduct practice disaster drills.

Question 2

A problem has arisen on a unit whose nursing staff is composed primarily of members of Generation X.
 
  Which strategies should the nurse manager employ to get staff input into solving this problem? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Schedule a staff meeting for discussion of the problem and its possible solutions.
  2. Post a notice on the bulletin board explaining the issue.
  3. Ask nurses individually for input.
  4. Develop a possible solution and share it with nurses in a formal meeting.
  5. Ask for input via text message and promise to respond to texts immediately.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Only half of the hospitals in the United States have conducted health care professional registration.
Rationale 2: Only about half of hospitals report having plans for an alternative care delivery site with beds and equipment.
Rationale 3: Most hospitals have at least some level of preparation for a disaster.
Rationale 4: Over half of U.S. hospitals report conducting practice disaster drills.
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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Generation X members do not like group problem solving and decision making. This is more the style of baby boomers.
Rationale 2: Generation X members would be more likely to read the information, formulate an opinion, and share it with the manager. They like decisions to be made without unnecessary discussion.
Rationale 3: Generation X members do not like unnecessary discussion, so asking for input individually would be a good strategy.
Rationale 4: Traditionalists are more likely to respond to a suggestion from someone higher in the chain of command. They also tend to be more formal.
Rationale 5: Generation Y is more likely to want immediate feedback from e-mails or text messages.
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