Author Question: Glenn is an RN on a busy medical/surgical unit. He comes to work today for his usual shift after ... (Read 41 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Glenn is an RN on a busy medical/surgical unit. He comes to work today for his usual shift after working a double shift yesterday. At the end of this day, two RNs call in, and the nurse manager tells Glenn he needs to stay and cover the next shift.

Glenn may refuse to accept an assignment if:
A) He is being asked to care for too many difficult clients
B) He believes his assignment is unsafe
C) He is being asked to work overtime
D) He believes there are not enough nurses to work with him

Question 2

Nurse A is doing patient charting. This activity is considered _____.

a. direct care c. indirect care
b. productive time d. nonproductive time

gasdhashg · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C
Indirect care is time spent on activities that are patient-related, but not performed directly on the patient, such as charting or conferring with fellow health care team members regarding the patient's needs or condition. Direct care is time spent providing hands-on care to patients. Hours worked and available time for patient care are designated as productive hours. Benefit time, such as vacation, sick time, comp time, and education time, are considered nonproductive time.