Which licensed practical/vocational nurses (LP/VN) should be most ...

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Which licensed practical/vocational nurses (LP/VN) should be most qualified to be promoted to the position of manager of a long-term client care unit? The nurse who:
 
  A) has passed the NFLPN IV Therapy National Certification Assessment.
  B) has 4 years clinical experience in gerontology.
  C) has earned the respect of his or her coworkers.
  D) completed a 3-day seminar in managing a client care unit.

Question 2

A nurse manager works on a busy rehabilitation unit. The nurse notes that the work schedule is due tomorrow, and there are three pages of time requested off for vacations, scheduling needs for education, and personal days she must consider.
 
  She also has to order the supplies and equipment before leaving work today. The facility nursing educator asked the nurse manager to check if all of the staff completed the required safety education; the staff was instructed to drop off the completion form in her door slot. The priority responsibility of the nurse manager should be to:
  A) direct client care on a day-to-day basis.
  B) order supplies and equipment.
  C) be sure staff have completed required safety education.
  D) develop work schedules for the staff for the subsequent 6 weeks.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Clinical experience provides the foundation for making client care decisions. Respect is important but doesn't assure experience, knowledge, or skills. Completing a 3-day seminar is good, but clinical experience may be missing. Experience with IV therapy does not prepare a nurse for a management position.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Directing client care on a day-to-day basis is the priority despite the deadlines to complete the tasks required by the manager's job. The next priority should be to order the supplies and equipment. The nurse manager should be able to quickly check if the staff has completed the required safety education. The nurse manager can complete the work schedule as the last priority since it is due the next day.