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crobinson2013 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which is the best description of the way in which motivation works for a nurse?

1. An individual nurse is always motivated by extrinsic rewards.
2. A nurse can be motivated by either extrinsic or intrinsic rewards.
3. Whether a nurse responds to intrinsic or extrinsic rewards depends on the
situation.
4. An individual nurse is always motivated by intrinsic rewards.

Question 2

A nursing manager of the medicalsurgical unit is rewarding the staff for exceptional job performance. Which should the nurse expect if the manager chose extrinsic rewards? Select all that apply.

1. Opportunities to gain experience
2. Increased job satisfaction
3. Improved ability
4. Increased recognition
5. Time off for conferences

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

Rationale: The reward that motivates a person in a particular situation depends on the situation in which the nurse finds herself. An individual is not always motivated by extrinsic rewards like extra money, time off, or improved relationships. While one nurse can be motivated by either extrinsic or intrinsic rewards, it is more precise to note that it is dependent upon the situation. Finally, an individual nurse is not always motivated by intrinsic rewards. The successful motivator is situation-specific.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1; 4; 5

Rationale:
Opportunities to gain experience: Gaining experience means working more with different experiences. This would be extrinsic to the individual.
Increased job satisfaction: Job satisfaction is internal, and therefore an intrinsic reward.
Improved ability: The nurse's ability to perform more tasks more efficiently and effectively is intrinsic, as it is internal to the nurse.
Increased recognition: Recognition for a job well done is external to the nurse, and so is considered an extrinsic reward.
Time off for conferences: Conference attendance is external to the nurse, and so is an extrinsic reward.