Answer to Question 1
C
A number of factors would be considered when making the shift assignment. Some of these factors
would include the complexity of patient care; skill, education, and competency of staff members;
attitude and dependability of the staff; the nurse practice acts; other responsibilities of the staff; and the
need for continuity of care. Staff preferences would not be a major consideration.
Answer to Question 2
B
Concerns that can be addressed in shift action plans include understanding the big picture (staffing
issues, number of patients, environmental concerns), task completion due dates/times (time frame for
accomplishment of tasks), understanding the priorities (emergency equipment checks, identification of
patients at greatest risk for life-threatening complications), reasonable outcomes (those that are
realistic to accomplish, not optimal outcomes), and resources (staff available to do work).
Evolutionary shift in plant life cycle stage dominance.
Closed urinary drainage system. Urine being measured after it leaves patient’s body via catheter.
Patient education
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
Patient teaching: female breast assessment
Nursing