Author Question: Which of the following types of followers may best enhance a leader's performance? a. Followers ... (Read 46 times)

cmoore54 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following types of followers may best enhance a leader's performance?

a. Followers demonstrating high critical thinking and who passively contribute
b. Followers who are dependent and passive when they disagree
c. Followers who are active contributors but who may not contribute to idea development
d. Followers who are active contributors and who participate in developing and analyzing ideas

Question 2

The nurse admits a patient to the surgical unit from the postanesthesia care unit. The patient has an oral airway in place and awakens only to painful stimuli. What is the priority nursing action?

a. Remove the oral airway and elevate the head of the bed.
b. Position the patient with the head turned to the side.
c. Measure vital signs and check surgical dressing.
d. Call the surgeon and obtain postoperative prescriptions.

bulacsom · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Followers are defined as individuals who take on another as a role model and who act in accordance with, imitate, support, and advocate the ideas and opinions of another. Followership is also the willingness to work with others toward accomplishing the group mission. This term refers to those that have a high degree of teamwork and build cohesion among the group.

Answer to Question 2

B
The oral airway should not be removed until the patient is more awake, and elevating the head of the bed is not appropriate until the patient is more responsive. The most important priority is to position the patient with the head turned to the side to prevent aspiration of secretions or emesis if the patient should vomit. Vital signs and dressing checks are important but not the highest priority. Postsurgical prescriptions are written when the patient is in postanesthesia care and come to the floor with the patient.