A hospital is implementing a computerized charting system, and ...

[mcmcdaniel]

A hospital is implementing a computerized charting system, and all nursing staff is required to be oriented to the system by a specific deadline. Which type of change is occurring with the staff?
 
  1. Overt change
  2. Covert change
  3. Unplanned change
  4. Drift

Question 2

A nursing student would like to do an observation on one of the inpatient units at a hospital. In assisting the student to meet this desire, the educator would look for which type of nurse?
 
  1. Mentor
  2. Manager
  3. Team leader
  4. Preceptor

[juwms]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: An overt change is one that is planned and that people are aware of. Implementing a new computer system is certainly a planned, purposeful event.
Rationale 2: Covert change is hidden or occurs without the individual's awarenessit may be gradual, subtle, and unplanned.
Rationale 3: An unplanned change is an alteration imposed by external events or persons and occurs when unexpected events force a reaction.
Rationale 4: Drift is a type of unplanned change in which change occurs without effort on anyone's part.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: A mentor acts in a more nurturing role, perhaps for a longer period of time, and provides support, guidance, assistance, advice, and inspiration to a younger nurse.
Rationale 2: A manager is a different type of management role.
Rationale 3: A team leader is a different type of management role.
Rationale 4: The preceptor is a person of experience who assists a new nurse in improving clinical skills and nursing judgment.