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Cooldude101

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Vacarro (2001) noted that there are several types of traps into which nurses can fall that can hinder effective prioritizing of tasks. Which of the following are some of these traps?
 
  a. relying on others to prioritize
  b. doing what hits first
  c. taking the path of least resistance
  d. relying on misguided inspiration
  e. not responding to the squeaky wheel
  f. completing tasks by default

Question 2

The theory used to explain how innovation is adopted within a population depends upon __________.
 
  a. compatibility
  b. connectivity
  c. complacency
  d. continuance



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Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, F
Nurses are susceptible to a number of different traps that can impede effective prioritization of tasks and patient care duties. Vacarro (2001) has identified five such traps of which nurses should be aware. They are: 1) doing what hits first; 2) taking the path of least resistance; 3) relying on misguided inspiration; 4) responding to the squeaky wheel (instead of not responding toor ignoringthe squeaky wheel); and 5) completing tasks by default (not relying on others to prioritize).

Answer to Question 2

a

a. Correct: Diffusion of innovations theory is a marketing theory that was developed to explain how an innovation was adopted throughout a population. According to this theory, innovation depends on five features: relative change, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability.
b. Incorrect: This is not included in the five features of Diffusion of Innovations theory.
c. Incorrect: This is not included in the five features of Diffusion of Innovations theory.
d. Incorrect: This is not included in the five features of Diffusion of Innovations theory.





 

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