Charmaine,an RN in the Emergency Department,would Like to Pursue Leadership

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Multiple Choice

Charmaine,an RN in the emergency department,would like to pursue leadership roles in her career.She is frustrated that her coworkers seem to pay little attention to her creative ideas or place her in informal leadership positions.As her colleague,you want to provide her with helpful feedback.Which of the following statements will provide feedback as to how she might communicate power and demonstrate that she is capable of handling other leadership responsibilities?

• A) "I find your soft voice and manners very reassuring and calming to patients."
• B) "Try using a wider vocabulary and big words so that people will think that you are knowledgeable."
• C) "At times,you tend to slump and avoid eye contact when you are talking with colleagues and families."
• D) "Don't worry about what others think of you.If you feel like saying something,say it,even if it hurts other people's feelings."

Recognize the role of empathy, teamwork, and adaptability in healthcare settings.

Understand the importance of maintaining a professional appearance and hygiene within a healthcare setting.

Identify the clinical priorities and the progression of tasks in a medical assisting role.

Differentiate between general, administrative, and clinical skills required in medical assisting.

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Definitions:

Residual Volume

Residual Volume is the amount of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation, ensuring that gas exchange can continue even between breaths.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The volume of air in addition to the tidal volume that can be inhaled at maximum effort.

Functional Residual Capacity

The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal, passive exhalation, important for respiratory function analysis.

Vital Capacity

The highest quantity of air one can release from their lungs following a maximal intake of air.