The Nurse on the Shift from 2300 to 700 Hours

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse on the shift from 2300 to 700 hours is assigning a component of care to an unregulated care provider.The night nurse should remain:

• A) Accountable and responsible.
• B) Accountable and liable.
• C) Authoritative and liable.
• D) Responsible and task oriented.

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Definitions:

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that employee satisfaction is influenced by motivation factors that enhance job satisfaction, and hygiene factors that can prevent dissatisfaction.

Hygiene Factors

Sources of job satisfaction such as salary, status, and security

Equity Theory

Theory that holds that motivation is based on our perception of fairness in comparison with others.

Referent Other

An individual or group that people compare themselves to for the purpose of evaluating their own behavior, abilities, or beliefs.