A Nursing Supervisor Has Been Told to Ensure That the Hospital's

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nursing supervisor has been told to ensure that the hospital's new electronic records system is properly implemented on the nursing unit. Which actions by the supervisor are the best use of exercising the managerial role? Select all that apply.

• A)Creating a "buddy" system that pairs staff members who are more technologically comfortable with staff members who may require more assistance with the new system
• B)Providing regular training sessions in the new system
• C)Informing staff that the new system is optional
• D)Establishing a regular spot check of each staff member's effective use of the system
• E)Continuing to use paper records until the staff is completely comfortable with the new system

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Definitions:

Variable Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are delivered at fixed intervals of time, provided the appropriate response is made.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is only sometimes rewarded, leading to more resilient behavior compared to continuous reinforcement.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a reward follows every correct response, aiding in the rapid learning of a behavior.