First-level managers are responsible for the day-to-day ...

[Charlie]

First-level managers are responsible for the day-to-day activities of the unit. Which activity would the nurse expect to see only from a first-level manager?
 
  a. Making daily staffing assignments
  b. Managing the unit's budget
  c. Maintaining currency in profession
  d. Making daily patient rounds

Question 2

The management process consists of six functions: planning, staffing, organizing, directing, con-trolling, and decision making. What might be seen in the decision-making process?
 
  a. Organizing a meeting to address the prob-lem
  b. Establishing an alternate site within the hospital for these patients
  c. Assigning experienced staff to implement care of these patients
  d. Establishing the new area as a step-down unit

[voltaire123]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Managing the unit budget is the sole responsibility of the nurse manager and first-level manager. The other activities are not specific to first-level managers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Decision making is a result of the other steps. The other options are different steps in the man-agement process.

[Charlie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ttt030911]

Excellent