Using the basic steps time management

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Simulation: Nurse's Touch: The Leader

Module: Case 1: Managing the Team



	The charge nurse, Beverly, received change-of-shift report for the clients on a medical-surgical unit and made assignments for the other members of the team. Which of the following should the charge nurse consider when making assignments?
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Question 2	Beverly receives a telephone call notifying her that the nursing department meeting has been rescheduled to an earlier time of the day. Cynthia reported that she needs some help understanding her client’s laboratory values. Beverly needs to spend some time preparing for the meeting and she is also following up with paperwork related to a client fall. Using the basic steps in time management, which of the following actions should Beverly take first?

	The first step the nurse should take is to take time for planning and establishing priorities. This action allows the nurse to focus on the necessary sequence of tasks and maximizes the use of her time.

Question 3

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Stage 2 (2 of 2 Correct)
Question 1
		Result: Correct
Rationale


	Providing personal hygiene for Ms. Evans.	Result: Correct



	Curtis told Cynthia that he did not want to provide care for Ms. Evans because she is too demanding. Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
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Stage 4 (3 of 3 Correct)
Question 1

Rationale	Followers can have both a positive and negative influence on leaders. A follower may report to a nurse manager that a coworker has been leaving incomplete tasks for the next shift. The manager can be influenced to take a negative approach and simply discipline the employee, or a positive approach and collect data and pertinent information leading to a more effective and appropriate action.


Question 2	Cynthia received a telephone prescription from Dr. Wells to insert an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions by Cynthia is appropriate when taking a telephone prescription?

	The nurse who takes the prescription should record the prescription on the provider’s prescription sheet.

Question 3

Rationale	The charge nurse should provide immediate feedback to prevent recurrence of the error. Negative feedback should occur in private.



Selected Option/ Result	"It sounds as if you are having difficulty making time for Mr. Copeland this morning."



Question 1	Cynthia meets with Beverly immediately following her shift to solicit feedback about her clinical performance. Since Beverly is assuming the role of coach, which of the following techniques should she use?
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Question 2	Beverly tells Cynthia that developing time management skills and prioritizing can be challenging for a new nurse. What strategies should Beverly include in her discussion? (Select all that apply).

Selected Option/ Result	Use your change of shift report to sequence urgent and important tasks.Consider scheduled activities with a set time limit first.Take the time to estimate the approximate amount of time required for each client care activity.

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