The house supervisor is attempting to maximize his managerial ...

[EAugust]

The house supervisor is attempting to maximize his managerial time. Which of the following techniques can he use to maximize his time?
 
  a. Delegation
  b. Abdominal breathing
  c. Compartmentalizatio n
  d. Anchoring

Question 2

The charge nurse finished assessing the clients. In making assignments, which would be a priority?
 
  a. Assign a nursing assistant to stay with a preoperative surgical client who was crying
  b. Assign a licensed practical nurse/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) to start an intravenous line in a client who was bleeding rectally
  c. Assign an LPN/VN to perform an initial assessment of a newly admitted client
  d. Assign a nursing assistant to remove stitches from a postoperative client who is preparing to be discharged

[xiazhe]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A leader or manager decides what to delegate, selects the appropriate person, communicates the responsibilities to that person, grants authority with the responsibility, provides support, monitors the situation, and evaluates the results. Delegation is one way for a manager to maximize his or her time.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A registered nurse can delegate initiating and maintaining intravenous lines to LPNs/VNs.

[EAugust]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kthug]

Great answer, keep it coming