A Staff Nurse submits a six-week notice of resignation. The Nurse Manager prepares a request to immediately post the position and begin interviews. This action is best described as which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Proactive management. This is because the Nurse Manager is taking preemptive action by posting the position and starting interviews immediately upon receiving the resignation notice. This proactive approach ensures a smooth transition and minimizes disruptions in patient care. Choice A, Delegation, is incorrect because the Nurse Manager is not assigning tasks to others but taking direct action. Choice B, A time-waster, is incorrect as the Manager's actions are aimed at being efficient and timely. Choice C, Reactive management, is incorrect as the Manager is not waiting for an issue to arise but is being proactive in planning for the future.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Fixed budget. A fixed budget is set without considering changes that may occur during the year. It remains unchanged regardless of actual performance. In this scenario, the budgeted amounts are predetermined and do not adjust based on changing conditions. Other choices are incorrect because: - B: Zero-based budget requires justifying every expense from scratch, not pre-set amounts. - C: Variable budget adjusts based on activity levels, not predetermined like in this case. - D: Operating budget encompasses all revenues and expenses, not necessarily fixed like in this scenario.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Alcohol or drug withdrawal. This is because individuals experiencing withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may exhibit aggressive behavior due to physical and psychological effects of withdrawal. This can lead to volatile and potentially violent situations. Choice B: Anxiety, and choice C: Depression, are less likely to be directly associated with violent behavior compared to withdrawal symptoms. Choice D: Confusion, while it can lead to misunderstandings or agitation, is not as consistently linked to violent behavior as alcohol or drug withdrawal. Therefore, staff should be more prepared to manage and diffuse potentially violent situations when dealing with individuals experiencing alcohol or drug withdrawal.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Representation election. This process involves selecting a person or unit to negotiate on behalf of a group, typically in labor unions. It is a democratic way for employees to choose their representatives. Labor negotiations (A) are the actual discussions between parties, bargaining (B) refers to the process of reaching an agreement, and establishing a union (C) is the formation of a collective bargaining unit, all of which are steps that come after selecting the representative through a representation election.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Take control of the situation by being assertive. Being assertive allows nurses to address the conflict directly, set boundaries, and communicate effectively. This approach can help reduce stress by resolving issues instead of letting them escalate. A: Encouraging venting may temporarily alleviate feelings but does not address the root cause of the conflict, potentially perpetuating it. C: Ignoring volatile staff can lead to unresolved tensions and may exacerbate the situation over time. D: Avoiding interactions with angry staff does not address the issue and may create a culture of avoidance rather than addressing conflicts directly.