Which activities are similar enough that they could be grouped to ...

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Which activities are similar enough that they could be grouped to better manage time? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Restocking the medication cart
  2. Discussing a diet request with a new client
  3. Calling for extra linen from laundry
  4. Search the Internet for an unfamiliar client diagnosis
  5. E-mailing a colleague a question about the schedule

Question 2

Which of the following would not be appropriate for a manager to write on an employees performance appraisal?
 
  1. The nurse has a positive attitude.
  2. The nurse seeks learning experiences.
  3. The nurse is frequently tardy.
  4. The nurse is shy and quiet.

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Answer to Question 1

4,5
Rationale 1: Restocking the medication cart takes attention to detail. This task should not be combined with other tasks.
Rationale 2: The nurse should pay full attention to the client and not combine this with other activities.
Rationale 3: Calling for extra linen is unlike any other task in this list and would not make a suitable fit for task combination.
Rationale 4: While the nurse is logged into the computer, searching for a client diagnosis on the Internet would combine well with e-mailing a colleague.
Rationale 5: The nurse could easily e-mail a colleague and search for information about a client diagnosis while logged into the computer in one session.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 1. A performance appraisal must focus on an individuals job performance and not personal
characteristics. Shy and quiet are personal characteristics. If the nurse has impaired
communication skills due to the fact that she is too shy and quiet, then that is related to job
performance and should be stated in those terms.