Some characteristics of traveling nurses are listed below. Which ...

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Some characteristics of traveling nurses are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?
 
  a. flexibility c. ambiguous
  b. adaptability d. independence

Question 2

A nurse manager must exhibit qualities of efficiency and organization. Which nurse is demon-strating the qualities necessary for a manager?
 
  a. A nurse becomes aware of increased infection rates following cardiac surgery. The nurse takes it upon herself to research the possible causes and prevention measures and to make suggestions to better protect patients.
  b. A nurse acts quickly when a cardiac arrest is called on her patient.
  c. A nurse notifies another staff member that she is being pulled today.
  d. A nurse volunteers to work when another staff member must leave work because her child is ill.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Traveling nurses need to have certain qualities about their personalities and skill sets in order to be
able to rapidly adapt to different work situations and work relationships. Some of these characteristics
are flexibility, adaptability, assertiveness (not ambiguity), independence, confidence, strong
organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to learn new skills and techniques.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Because it is a role taken by a nurse leader.
B Because it is an action taken by staff as part of the functional structure of the unit.
C Determining who gets pulled is a management decision.
D Because it is an action taken by staff as part of the functional structure of the unit.