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tiara099 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse manager suggests that a subordinate nurse use a time management tool that may benefit the nurse when determining how much time is spent. Which time management tool would the manager most likely suggest?

a. Shift assignments c. Shift action plan
b. Nursing chart d. Activity log

Question 2

Standards for best practice recommend deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis for all patients admitted to the hospital. The admitting diagnosis and changes in conditions influence the proto-col to be used.

Which of the following is recommended for patients with coagulopathies? a. Heparin 5000 units subcutaneously every 8 hours
b. Sequential compression devices
c. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) 40 mg daily
d. No prophylaxis for ambulatory patients

trog · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The activity log is a time management tool in which behaviors are logged consistently over a period of
days to determine how time is spent. Nursing charts, shift action plans, and shift assignments are all
good methods for organizing time and tasks.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A This does not apply.
B Patients with coagulopathies cannot receive pharmacological prophylaxis.
C This does not apply.
D This does not apply.