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After arguing with a nurse, a disgruntled patient removes their peripheral venous catheter, gathers their belongings, and storms out of the room. Which of the following actions made by the nurse is most appropriate?

A. The nurse waits for the patient to leave, then files an incident report.B. The nurse contacts the patient's next-of-kin on the telephone.C. The nurse walks with the patient, attempting to explain the risks of leaving against medical advice.D. The nurse calls security personnel to apprehend the patient.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Walking with the patient to explain risks (
C) prioritizes safety and de-escalation. Waiting to report (
A) delays intervention, contacting kin (
B) is secondary, and calling security (
D) is excessive unless there's a safety threat.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following descriptions best describes a prototype evaluation system?

A. is a patient classification system that groups patients into broad categories to predict patient care needs.B. It is an experimental, computer operated scheduling system that coordinates staffing plans using pre-programmed rules and algorithms.C. is a formula driven approach that calculates nursing productivity.D. a patient classification system that assigns each patient care activity with a rating that represents workload.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A prototype evaluation system tests experimental models, like an algorithmic scheduling system (
B). Options A and D describe patient classification systems, and C focuses on productivity, not prototype evaluation.

Question 3 of 5

After arguing with a nurse, a disgruntled patient removes their peripheral venous catheter, gathers their belongings, and storms out of the room. Which of the following actions made by the nurse is most appropriate?

A. The nurse waits for the patient to leave, then files an incident report.B. The nurse contacts the patient's next-of-kin on the telephone.C. The nurse walks with the patient, attempting to explain the risks of leaving against medical advice.D. The nurse calls security personnel to apprehend the patient.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Walking with the patient to explain risks (
C) prioritizes safety and de-escalation. Waiting to report (
A) delays intervention, contacting kin (
B) is secondary, and calling security (
D) is excessive unless there's a safety threat.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse manager is conducting annual performance evaluations of the RNs on her floor. Which of the following staff behaviors demonstrates INEFFECTIVE followership?

A. The staff member identifies key problems within an organization but does not offer solutions.B. The staff member recognizes their strengths and weaknesses.C. The staff member engages in open and honest communication.D. The staff member does not fear rejection or ridicule when exercising moral courage.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ineffective followership is shown by identifying problems without offering solutions (
A), as it lacks proactive contribution. Recognizing strengths and weaknesses (
B), open communication (
C), and moral courage (
D) are traits of effective followership, enhancing team collaboration and organizational improvement.

Question 5 of 5

Your healthcare organization has a decentralized system for scheduling. As part of this process, after you have developed a draft schedule, you may need to

A. negotiate the schedule with unit staff.B. seek budgetary approval.C. submit the schedule to a centralized staffing office for review.D. balance personal schedules against institutional needs

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In decentralized scheduling, unit-level negotiation with staff (
A) ensures feasibility. Budgetary approval (
B) and centralized review (
C) apply to centralized systems. Balancing schedules (
D) is ongoing, not a specific post-draft step.

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