Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient requiring a mechanical ventilator. When checking the inline ... (Read 49 times)

Anajune7 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient requiring a mechanical ventilator. When checking the inline thermometer, the nurse finds what temperature acceptable?

a. 78F
b. 96F
c. 105F
d. 84F

Question 2

Staff nurses on the medical unit are discussing how they never see their unit manager and that she lacks involvement in unit activities. What leadership style is this manager displaying?

a. Authoritarian
b. Democratic
c. Laissez-faire
d. Transformational

heyhey123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A temperature of 78F would be too cold and could result in hypothermia. The temperature should be near body temperature, so 96F would be acceptable. A temperature of 105F is too high and could cause damage to the respiratory tract. A temperature of 84F is too cold and could result in hypothermia.

Answer to Question 2

C
A laissez-faire style is also known as permissive or nondirective, with the leader allowing staff to function with little intervention; this describes this manager's approach. Authoritarian leaders are highly involved in directing staff activity, so this does not describe this manager's style. A democratic leadership style is a participative leadership approach and is not descriptive of the manager in the question. A transformational leader inspires and motivates followers creating a supportive climate, which does not describe the manager in the question.