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pragya sharda

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The night nurse understands that certain factors need to be considered before delegating tasks to others. These factors include the:
 
  a. Complexity of the task and the age of the delegatee.
  b. Potential for benefit and the complexity of the task.
  c. Potential for benefit and the number of staff.
  d. Complexity of the task and the potential for harm.

Question 2

During a fire drill, the nurse manager becomes very assertive and directive in her communications with staff. This type of situational leadership depends on:
 
  a. Supportive behavior by the leader and immature followers.
  b. The development level of the followers and the type of behavior of the leader.
  c. Well-developed followers combined with a strong leader who acts quickly.
  d. The leader's ability to evaluate personnel and communicate that evaluation.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In delegating tasks to others, the nurse considers factors such as stability of the patient, safety of the situation and of the patient, time and intensity involved, and level of critical thinking required to achieve desired outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
When abilities, relationships, and/or time is limited (as in a crisis situation), the leader assumes a bigger role in guiding and in making decisions (Hersey and Blanchard and telling behavior).



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