Author Question: The LPN/LVN charge nurse notices that a nursing assistant has not weighed her assigned residents. ... (Read 67 times)

daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The LPN/LVN charge nurse notices that a nursing assistant has not weighed her assigned residents. The best statement by the nurse is

a. You didn't weigh your assigned residents this morning. Let's get with the program.
b. I need to have you weigh your assigned residents and report to me by 10 AM.
c. Would you mind explaining why you didn't weigh your residents today?
d. You've been goofing off lately. Not weighing your assigned residents is a good example of this.

Question 2

How can the LPN/LVN charge nurse meet needs for affiliation among staff on their shift?

a. Reorient all staff to policies and shift routine.
b. Encourage attendance at continuing education seminars.
c. Arrange a social gathering for the staff on the shift.
d. Offer training in violence prevention.

Anonymous · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
This is straightforward and assertive and resolves a clinical problem. The other options fail to provide a solution to the clinical problem created by the nursing assistant's failure to obtain the weights.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Affiliation needs are met by providing for good interpersonal relationships among staff. Planning a social gathering is a way of meeting affiliation needs. Reorienting all staff to policies and shift routine is probably unnecessary and would not address affiliation needs. Encouraging attendance at continuing education seminars addresses level 4 needs for recognition, growth, and responsibility. Offering training in violence prevention addresses level 2 safety needs.