If a nurse wants to become more creative, which method would be ...

[Lisaclaire]

If a nurse wants to become more creative, which method would be most effective?
 
  1. Watch others implement creative solutions.
  2. Work with a group to implement a solution.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of creative solutions.
  4. Practice the steps of the process as often as possible.

Question 2

An employee has consistently violated policy and has not responded to coaching. The manager has decided that discipline is required. What should the manager do first?
 
  1. Plan a private meeting for the disciplining.
  2. Wait for one more infraction to occur and discipline immediately afterward.
  3. Make certain that the information regarding policy violations is correct.
  4. Keep the human resources department informed.

[mistyjohnson]

Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation: 1. Practicing being creative, like practicing starting IVs, comes easier the more it is done. The
other answers are incorrect as they are not practicing the entire process in a hands-on manner.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: Planning a private meeting is not the first step in the process.
Rationale 2: The manager has decided discipline is required. There is no need to wait for another infraction to occur.
Rationale 3: The manager must first be certain that the facts about infraction are complete and correct.
Rationale 4: Human Resources should be informed, but this is not the first step.
Global Rationale: