The nurse is developing objectives for a charter group of nurses ...

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The nurse is developing objectives for a charter group of nurses from a national association.
 
  Which characteristics best describe the semiformal level of formality the nurse can expect when working with this type of group?
  A) The structure is formal, with voluntary, selective membership and structured activities during meeting times.
  B) The structure is formal, with structured activities, leadership selection from above, and easily recognized basic objectives.
  C) The structure is informal, with voluntary, selective membership and negotiable day-to-day operating standards.
  D) The structure is informal, with superimposed rules and managers who are symbols of authority.

Question 2

A student nurse is caring for an older adult client with dementia who is confused, agitated, and forgetful. The student leaves for a break and forgets to put the call light within reach of the client.
 
  When checking on the student's clients, the instructor discovers the student's negligence. Which conclusion by the instructor is appropriate?
  A) The student is appropriately taking care of self.
  B) The student's workload is too difficult.
  C) The student is demonstrating inappropriate safety measures for the client.
  D) The student is demonstrating appropriate comfort measures for the client.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

There are three levels of group formality: formal, semiformal, and informal. Most groups move in and out of all three levels, but traditionally, a charter group of an association is a semiformal group with a formal structure, carefully delineated hierarchy, and selective, voluntary membership with attached prestige and status. Semiformal groups also have structured deliberate activities during meetings, objectives and goals that are not easily changed, negotiable day-to-day operating standards and methods, and a leader with direct control over the choice of a successor.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

The student is demonstrating inappropriate safety measures by not leaving the call light within reach of the client. There is no evidence that the student's load is too difficult. The student has ignored basic safety measures for this client. It is appropriate for nurses and students to take breaks; however, the safety of the client is the first commitment for the nurse.