The nursing staff is informed that the current system of record ...

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The nursing staff is informed that the current system of record keeping is going to be changed to make it more efficient. This activity would be considered which stage of change?
 
  1. Refreezing
  2. Unfreezing
  3. Moving
  4. Drift

Question 2

A nursing student would like to do an observation on one of the inpatient units at a hospital. In assisting the student to meet this desire, the educator would look for which of the following?
 
  1. Mentor
  2. Manager
  3. Team leader
  4. Preceptor

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Refreezing is when the change is integrated and stabilized.
Rationale 2: During the unfreezing stage, the need for change is recognized, driving and restraining forces are identified, alternative solutions are generated, and participants are motivated to change.
Rationale 3: During the second stage, moving, participants agree that the status quo is undesirable and the actual change is planned in detail and implemented.
Rationale 4: Drift is a type of unplanned change in which change occurs without effort on anyone's part.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: A mentor acts in a more nurturing role, perhaps for a longer period of time, and provides support, guidance, assistance, advice, and inspiration to a younger nurse.
Rationale 2: A manager is a different type of management role.
Rationale 3: A team leader is a different type of management role.
Rationale 4: The preceptor is a person of experience who assists a new nurse in improving clinical skills and nursing judgment.