INCORRECT Since the infant is not in distress, nasal suctioning is not necessary at this time. B) Continue respiratory assessment. CORRECT The nurse should complete the respiratory assessment, as this will provide important baseline information for the healthcare provider (HCP). C) Call the emergency response team. INCORRECT Since the infant is not in acute distress, calling the emergency response team is not necessary at this time.
4. The nurse manager delegates a task to another staff member. Which of the following includes appropriate technique to use when delegating? The nurse manager maintains contact. The nurse manager states what, how, and when a task should be preformed.
He believes in friendly behaviour with other persons, hence Vera should avoid the use of power. She must make friendly relationship with Ray so that Ray can express his opinions without any kind of hesitation. She should give importance to Ray’s feelings and personal views. In other words, she must exhibit professional and friendly style because people with supportive style like to conduct business with friendly behaviour people. She should study his feelings and
Problem solving is another area of informal leadership a professional nurse possesses. Upon encountering a problem, whether noted objectively or overheard through another’s complaint, the nurse employing leadership will not vent and complain to others, but take a different approach such as discuss with others with questions such as ‘have you noticed a problem when; entering this information in the computer, working with the IV pump, difficulty replacing universal precaution equipment, working with a Dr. Smith during procedures?’ etc. After garnering this information and determining if this is a static problem or ongoing, the nurse exemplifying the problem solving leadership will determine the next step whether further investigation is required, increasing an order of supplies, or approaching management and communicating with them. These actions will define and determine if the nurse is an effective leader. The assigned titles “manager”, “director”, “administrator” do not determine the leader, but the actions, attitude, and professionalism of the person determines the level of leadership.
Be accurate and specific when giving instructions. * Hearing Loss When meeting a person with a hearing problem always make sure you are facing them and that they can see you clearly. Do not turn your head away when speaking or cover your mouth. Say there name when starting a conversation and speak clearly, slowly and naturally, do not exaggerate your words or shout. If the person is hearing impaired be aware of back ground noise as it can be difficult for them to make out what you are saying.
Physical life quality factors Physical safety and hygiene Physical safety ensures that the patients in the nursing home are safe and cared for so they will not get hurt. Good hygiene makes sure that the patients will have a reduced risk of having an infection. This is very important physical life quality factor within a nursing home as some disabled patients or unable may get injured easily rather than the able patients. The nurses must make sure that some of them are looking after the disabled patients at all times. The nurses may make sure that no patients have split any coffee in the lounge as the disabled patients may slip over and hurt themselves if the liquid is not mopped up.
How to maintain confidentiality in day to day communication * Keep written information in safe place- personal information should not be left where other residents can read it, leave written information in that person’s room or locked away in the office. * Do not share information with people who don’t need it- information should only be given to authorised people who need It to make decisions regarding the care of residents. Ask for identification if necessary. * Do not gossip- Share information in a concise and informative manner with people who need to be informed. For example nurses may pass on information to carers about residents change in mood, care, behaviour etc.
Section 1: Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker You should try to handle conflict situations by remaining calm, ending the conflict before it escalates and remaining respectful of others. However, there are times when this may seem impossible and the following skills are required: openly discuss differences in a calm and rational manner. For example, when having heated professional discussions with colleagues: – avoid rising to challenges or suggestions that you are incorrect – ask colleagues to listen to you and respect your opinions, but also respect their opinions – if you feel you cannot resolve a conflict situation with a colleague then speak to your line manager – respect the advice and guidance which qualified colleagues
No individual will choose something which could harm them. Privacy is very important as the patients will feel less exposed and vulnerable and you are protecting them from harm. Ensuring the patient keeps the dignity and are not taken advantage
Warm up take indicates that you value them Develop trust and confidentiality This may mean use of slang shortened words, cursing as well as inside jokes with family and friends. As a health and social care professional should stay clear of informal communication to a patient excluding the fact that the patient which is being treated id familiar. If a professional uses informal communication the service user might get the wrong idea and feel disrespected. If this is the case the professional has failed to create rapport and a positive and comfortable atmosphere. Non – Verbal communication Usually within a certain amount of minutes of meeting someone, we usually have already passed judgement ‘professionals are able to tell a service users emotion we can figure out what the personal is thinking.