Author Question: Your orientation as a nurse manager in a long-term care facility was done quickly. You are unsure of ... (Read 43 times)

yoroshambo · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Your orientation as a nurse manager in a long-term care facility was done quickly. You are unsure of some of the regulations relating to your new position. As a responsible nurse manager, what should you do to remedy this situation?

1.
Review your agency regulations and know the Nurse Practice Act.
2.
When a situation comes up, ask the staff what the normal procedure is.
3.
Call the state board of nursing.
4.
Call the state department of health.

Question 2

You are a nurse manager on the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. You periodically make rounds, observing and checking on your staff and residents. You do this on a regular basis throughout your shift because:

1.
your facility requires you to do so.
2.
the policy manual states this as a regulation.
3.
you are responsible for the behavior of those you manage.
4.
state law requires this action.

briseldagonzales · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
When you obtain a management position, you must be responsible for informing yourself about laws and agency regulations that apply to your position. It is also a good idea to informally increase your knowledge through nursing journals and newspapers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
A nurse manager has additional legal responsibilities. As a manager, you are responsible not only for your own behavior, but also for the behavior of those whom you supervise.