The nurse manager has asked that another staff nurse position be ...

[james0929]

The nurse manager has asked that another staff nurse position be funded for the unit. The supervisor denies the request.
 
  Which statements by the manager are examples of negative assertion? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. I know I haven't been too careful in keeping personnel costs low, but we are really going to need another position.
  2. I don't see why another position cannot be funded. We have met our budget each year for the last 3 years.
  3. I realize that my staff is not always positive about organizational changes, but having this extra staff member might reduce some of their stress.
  4. I can understand what you said about budget being tight, but we still need the position.
  5. Do you not understand how hard my nurses are working?

Question 2

A nurse executive is assigned to a task force working on a surge system for the hospital in case of a disaster.
 
  This group should write strategies to cover which procedures? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Post-incident follow-up
  2. Supplies
  3. Physical space
  4. Management infrastructure
  5. Personnel

[jamesnevil303]

Answer to Question 1

1,3
Rationale 1: Negative assertion occurs when the speaker accepts some of the blame for the situation.
Rationale 2: This is an example of negative inquiry.
Rationale 3: Negative assertion is accepting some of the blame.
Rationale 4: This is an example of fogging.
Rationale 5: This is a confrontational statement and should be avoided.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Post-incident follow-up is not a part of surge strategy.
Rationale 2: How to get supplies, how to know how many supplies are on hand, and how to distribute supplies are all part of a surge strategy.
Rationale 3: Allocation of physical space is a part of surge strategy.
Rationale 4: Whom to notify, how to communicate with community officials and media, and how to notify staff are all part of surge strategy concerning management infrastructure.
Rationale 5: How to notify staff of the disaster, how to allocate staff in a disaster, how to allocate and manage volunteers, and how to provide for all these personnel is a part of surge strategy.
Global Rationale:

[james0929]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[matt95]

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