Exam 9: Personnel Policies and Programs in the Workplace

Upper-level managers are responsible for the management of the nursing organization of the institution.What activity would the nurse expect to see only from an upper-level manager?

When determining the basis for conflict, interpersonal sources as the basis would include which of the following?

When analyzing the sources for conflict, the nurse manager may identify which of the following as one of the most likely sources?

Arrange in order of priority the nurse's actions when a patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction on droplet precautions and oxygen per nasal cannula for his diagnosed influenza is complaining of shortness of breath with an oxygen saturation of 88%. 1)Call the rapid response team (RRT). 2)Obtain a chest radiograph. 3)Obtain a 12-lead ECG. 4)Initiate a bronchodilator nebulizer treatment. 5)Increase the oxygen concentration 2 L. 6)Repeat the oxygen saturation in 10 minutes.

The management process consists of six functions: planning, staffing, organizing, directing, controlling, and decision making.What might be seen in the planning step of the process?

A patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction on oxygen per nasal cannula for his diagnosed influenza is complaining of shortness of breath with an oxygen saturation of 88%.The albuterol treatment provides no relief.What is the next best action by the RN?

Personal and financial issues, as well as drugs or alcohol, can impair employees and can precipitate violence.The nurse manager and all staff must be aware of the signs of drug or alcohol use.Which of the following indicators should concern the nurse manager in an employee when addressing violence in the workplace? (Select all that apply.)