Author Question: Middle-level managers are responsible for planning for changes of the unit. What activity would the ... (Read 98 times)

neverstopbelieb · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Middle-level managers are responsible for planning for changes of the unit. What activity would the nurse expect to see only from a middle-level manager?

a. Maintaining currency in profession
b. Planning for changes within the service line in the organization
c. Being responsible for activities on the unit 24/7
d. Supervising patient care delivery

Question 2

The nurses are complaining about how busy they are this shift. The charge nurse must do which of the following to ensure the safety of the patients and staff for this and future shifts?

a. Take responsibility for a team of patients.
b. Delegate care to the UAPs.
c. Assist the RNs to prioritize their patients and their responsibilities.
d. Call the supervisor for more staff.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The middle-level manager is solely responsible for planning changes and presenting them to up-per-level managers. The other activities are not the exclusive responsibility of the middle-level manager.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
As a leader, the charge nurse should assist the RNs to prioritize their patient care responsibilities to allow for safer care to be provided. The other actions may correct the immediate problem that day but will not change the care provided over a length of time if RNs are lacking prioritization skills.