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corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

As the RN team leader, identify potential disadvantages of using team nursing to deliver care to assigned clients. Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Continuity of care may suffer.
2. Client/staff communication may be an issue.
3. There is little cost savings to the institution.
4. Delegation is necessary.
5. Not as many professional staff are required.

Question 2

A nurse manager lists several preferences for hiring employees.

The human resources manager would advise this manager that which practices do not meet the bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) regulation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. I like to hire all female nurses to work in labor and delivery and postpartum.
2. I hire only strong young men as transport workers.
3. I prefer to hire nurses who have served in the military.
4. I only hire nurses who are bilingual for work in the emergency department.
5. I prefer to hire women as unit clerks.

Ptupou85 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,4
Rationale 1: Continuity of care may suffer when care is given by more than one person.
Rationale 2: Team nursing requires excellent communication skills in all team members, who must communicate with clients, families, and each other.
Rationale 3: Team nursing does save on personnel costs.
Rationale 4: The RN must be careful to delegate only tasks that are appropriate for the skill level and licensure of the designated personnel. The RN is ultimately responsible for all client care.
Rationale 5: Team nursing does reduce the numbers of professional staff required.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: There is no legal reason to hire only females in labor and delivery and postpartum.
Rationale 2: There is no reason an older male or a female could not be hired as a transporter.
Rationale 3: It is not legal to ask questions regarding military service prior to hire.
Rationale 4: Being bilingual is a qualification necessary for work in some emergency departments. The nurse could not hire based on national origin, just on the basis of speaking more than one language.
Rationale 5: There is no reason a man could not be successful as a unit clerk.
Global Rationale: