Which factors increase the stress associated with interpersonal ...

[codyclark]

Which factors increase the stress associated with interpersonal relationships in health care? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Longer length of stay for clients
  2. Few assistive personnel
  3. Job redesign
  4. New technology
  5. Unrealistic expectations of other disciplines

Question 2

The hospital has an annual campaign in which the staff is divided into two teams to raise money for hospital special events. The team raising the most money gets possession of a trophy designed by the administrative staff.
 
  This is an example of which type of conflict? 1. A conflict that is disruptive to the work of the hospital
  2. A competitive conflict that is positive to the work environment
  3. An intragroup conflict that is not appropriate in health care
  4. A felt conflict that will result in unresolved feelings of frustration

[dominiqueenicolee]

Answer to Question 1

3,4,5
Rationale 1: A shorter length of stay for clients is more likely to increase staff stress.
Rationale 2: Having to supervise assistive personnel is very stressful.
Rationale 3: Trying to do more with less is very stressful.
Rationale 4: New technology can be very stressful during the learning curve.
Rationale 5: Unrealistic expectations from anyone can increase the nurse's stress.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale 1: There is no indication that the conflict will be disruptive.
Rationale 2: This is an example of a competitive conflict and is an example of how conflict can be positive in an organization.
Rationale 3: This is an intergroup conflict, not an intragroup conflict and there is no indication that anything about the competition is inappropriate.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that this conflict will result in unresolved feelings of frustration.
Global Rationale:

[codyclark]

TYSM

[abro1885]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it