Time Management

Prioritization

100

d. a patient receiving nasal oxygen who had difficulty breathing during the previous shift

In planning patient rounds, which patient should the nurse assess first? a. a patient scheduled for a chest x-ray b. a patient requiring daily dressing changes c. a postoperative patient preparing for discharge d. a patient receiving nasal oxygen who had difficulty breathing during the previous shift

200

b. initiate an IV for the administration of fluids

A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a patient with sickle cell crisis who will be admitted to the nursing unit. The nurse includes which of the following as a priority intervention in the plan of care for the patient? a. call the respiratory department to prepare for intubation and mechanical ventilation b. initiate an IV for the administration of fluids c. call the blood bank and request preparation of a unit of packed red blood cells d. consult with the psychiatric department regarding genetic counseling

300

a. patient with postoperative pain reported at 7 out of 10, with 10 being the worst

Which patient should the nurse see first? a. patient with postoperative pain reported at 7 out of 10, with 10 being the worst b. shortness of breath in a patient with emphysema who just ambulated c. patient with serous drainage on an incisional spinal wound postlaminectomy d. patient requiring a preoperative IV antibiotic

400

20% of focused efforts = 80% of outcome results 80% of unfocused efforts = 20% of outcome results

What is the Pareto Principle?

Delegation

100

d. a client requiring abdominal wound irrigations and dressing changes every 3 hours

Which of the following clients would the registered nurse most appropriately assign to an LPN to maximize the use of the LPN’s education? a. a client who requires a bed bath b. an older client requiring frequent ambulation c. a client who requires a 24-hour urine collection d. a client requiring abdominal wound irrigations and dressing changes every 3 hours

200

d. patient scheduled for a cardiac catheterization

An RN is in charge of the unit and cannot take a client assignment today. Two nursing assistances and a LPN also are assigned to the unit. Which of the following patients would the RN most appropriately assign to the LPN? a. patient requiring frequent ambulation b. patient with a 24-hour urine collection who is on strict bedrest c. patient requiring range-of-motion (ROM) exercises d. patient scheduled for a cardiac catheterization

300

a. assisting a post-cardiac cath patient who needs to lie flat to eat lunch

3. An RN is delegating activities to the nursing staff. Which activity is least appropriate for the nursing assistant? a. assisting a post-cardiac cath patient who needs to lie flat to eat lunch b. obtaining frequent oral temps on a patinet c. accompanying a man being discharged to his transportation to home d. collecting a urine specimen from a patient

400

a. taking 4pm vital signs on clients c. assisting a patient with a urinary drainage catheter into a chair d. ambulating apostoperative patient e. cleaning a patient’s dentures f. giving medications left by the nurse for the client to take

4. Which of the following tasks can be assigned to a nursing assistant? Select all that apply. a. taking 4pm vital signs on clients b. obtaining a catheterized urinalysis and taking it to the laboratory c. assisting a patient with a urinary drainage catheter into a chair d. ambulating apostoperative patient e. cleaning a patient’s dentures f. giving medications left by the nurse for the client to take

Article

100

b.) Fulfillment

When time management is achieved it is associated with feelings of: a.) Distress b.) Fulfillment c.) Laziness d.) Exhaustion

200

a.) True: When graduate nurses adapted, the experience of managed time was less stressful.

Managed time involves flexibility and adaptability. a.) True b.) False

300

When new graduate nurses gained knowledge, they are able to manage their time more effectively by prioritizing what was important, knowing what to expect and knowing routines, which enabled them to predict.

How does the sense of "knowing" allow new graduate nurses to manage time better?

400

b.) It is not possible to do everything in their shift

Because nursing is a 24 hour profession, new graduate nurses need to realize that: a.) It is possible to do everything in their shift b.) It is not possible to do everything in their shift c.) It is important to take naps in between d.) There is no need to plan

Concepts

100

a. actual or life-threatening conditions

What are the first priorities of care for an assigned patient? a. actual or life-threatening conditions b. time constraints related to the patient’s needs c. obtaining needed supplies to care for the patient d. completing care in a reasonable time frame

200

25%

What percentage of time do nurses spend documenting during their shift?

300

c.) Doing the most important task first Priority traps: 1.) Doing whatever hits first 2.) Taking the path of least resistance 3.) Responding to the squeaky wheel 4.) Completing tasks by default 5.) Relying on misguided inspiration

Which of the following is NOT a priority trap? a. Doing whatever hits first b. Taking the path of least resistance c. Doing the most important task first d. Completing tasks by default

400

d. all of the above

The following are ways to add personal time in your life except a. Delegate work to others or hire someone else to do work b. Eliminate chores or tasks that add no value c. Get up earlier in the day d. all of the above

Daily Double

100

c. Laissez-Faire

Which of the following styles best fit a situation when the followers are self-directed, experts, and are matured individuals? a. Democratic b. Authoritarian c. Laissez-Faire d. Bureucratic

200

d. Taking a public stand on quality issues and educating the public on "public interested" issues

A nurse demonstrates patient advocacy by becoming involved in which of the following activities? a. Engaging in nursing research to justify nursing care delivery b. supporting the status quo when changes are pending c. Teaching in a school of nursing to help decrease the nursing shortage d. Taking a public stand on quality issues and educating the public on "public interested" issues

300

d.) Clin IV

At what clinician level is a baccalaureate nurse considered a leader by her peers a.) Clin I b.) Clin II c.) Clin III d.) Clin IV

400

b.) Important tasks

What do the rocks represent in the pickle jar demonstration? a.) Important tasks b.) Insignificant tasks