To implement a new staffing schedule based on acuity levels, the ...

[Haya94]

To implement a new staffing schedule based on acuity levels, the nurse manager established time estimates for nursing duties. This is an example of maximizing organizational time by:
 
  a. Planning
  b. Organizing
  c. Staffing
  d. Directing

Question 2

Which of the following is one reason a staff nurse might not accept a delegated task?
 
  a. Lack of guidelines to complete the task
  b. Lack of confidence in the nurse manager.
  c. Lack of understanding of organizational objectives
  d. Lack of cooperation of other staff nurses

[bassamabas]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Determining and ranking goals serves to focus activities and prevent people from spending time doing inappropriate or unimportant tasks. Making time estimates and setting time limits help regulate work flow.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Lack of guidelines, standards, and control are reasons that staff nurses do not accept tasks that are delegated.