Question 1

A licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)consistently forgets to administer medications and asks the registered nurse (RN)for specific advice.It is most appropriate for the RN to make which statement?

Accepted Answer

This response offers a personal solution that has worked for the RN, rather than simply telling the LPN/LVN what to do. It also suggests using an alarm on a watch as a reminder, which is a practical solution for forgetting to administer medications. It encourages the LPN/LVN to implement the solution themselves, rather than relying on the RN to remind them.

Question 2

A new nurse wants feedback from the other more experienced nurses on the unit.Which request for feedback,if made by the new nurse,would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

This request is specific and focuses on a particular aspect of the nurse's performance, making it easier for experienced nurses to provide constructive and relevant feedback.

Question 3

The nurse manager of a critical care unit initiates three-hundred-and-sixty degree feedback as a tool to aid in the development of the staff nurses.Who will provide feedback on each nurse's performance?

Accepted Answer

The nurse manager, other staff nurses, and nursing assistants are the best choice for providing feedback on each nurse's performance because they work closely with the nurse and understand the specific roles and responsibilities of the critical care unit. They can provide valuable feedback on the nurse's communication skills, teamwork, clinical competency, and patient care. Patients, family members, hospital volunteers, physicians, respiratory therapists, and other specialists can also provide feedback, but their perspectives may not be as comprehensive or focused on the specific needs of the critical care unit. The chief executive officer, nursing director, and nurse manager may provide feedback on overall unit performance, but they may not have as detailed knowledge of individual nurse performance.

Question 4

The nurse cares for a patient who is admitted to the medical unit.The patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus,a blood glucose of 420 mg/dL,and a foot ulcer.Which statement,if made by the nurse,is appropriate when giving feedback to this patient?

Accepted Answer

This statement acknowledges the patient's situation and provides an explanation without blaming or criticizing the patient. It also provides an opportunity for the nurse to educate the patient on the importance of controlling blood sugars to prevent foot ulcers and other complications. Option A is inappropriate and may create a defensive response from the patient. Option B is judgmental and could cause the patient to feel guilty or ashamed. Option D is true but may be perceived as confrontational or insensitive.

Question 5

The nurse is concerned about a nursing assistant who does not immediately report vital signs that are out of normal range.Arrange the nurse's statements below in the correct order to give assertive feedback to the nursing assistant.
A)"I would prefer that you notify me immediately if vital signs are abnormal."
B)"The patients with abnormal vital signs are not evaluated in a timely manner."
C)"When you take vital signs,you do not report abnormal values to me immediately."
D)"I feel uncomfortable because the patients are not receiving safe nursing care."

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 19: Feedback

A licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) consistently forgets to administer medications and asks the registered nurse (RN) for specific advice.It is most appropriate for the RN to make which statement?

A new nurse wants feedback from the other more experienced nurses on the unit.Which request for feedback,if made by the new nurse,would be most appropriate?

The nurse manager of a critical care unit initiates three-hundred-and-sixty degree feedback as a tool to aid in the development of the staff nurses.Who will provide feedback on each nurse's performance?

The nurse cares for a patient who is admitted to the medical unit.The patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus,a blood glucose of 420 mg/dL,and a foot ulcer.Which statement,if made by the nurse,is appropriate when giving feedback to this patient?