How Should the Following Scenario Be Evaluated with Respect to the Goal

question 14

Multiple Choice

How should the following scenario be evaluated with respect to the goal of encouraging the nursing assistant to be accountable for learning skills?
Nursing assistant: "I do not know how to use the new lifting device to get Mrs.Jackson out of bed.I missed the demonstration the other day."
LPN/LVN charge nurse: "I will ask Kay if she has time to get Mrs.Jackson out of bed with the new device while you assist.How can you prepare yourself to use the new device?"
Nursing assistant: "I could watch closely when I assist Kay and ask questions.Then,I guess I could watch the videotape that came from the company and practice with a couple of the aides when they have time."
LPN/LVN charge nurse: "Good plan.I will plan to observe and evaluate your competency tomorrow afternoon."
The scenario should be evaluated as

• A) a good example of encouraging the nursing assistant to be accountable for learning.
• B) too pushy on the part of the LPN/LVN charge nurse.
• C) placing too much responsibility on the nursing assistant.
• D) placing too much responsibility on the LPN/LVN charge nurse.
• E) condescending to the nursing assistant.

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Definitions:

Distributive Bargaining

A negotiation strategy in which parties strive to divide a fixed amount of resources, often resulting in a win-lose situation.

Integrative Bargaining

A negotiation strategy focused on finding mutually beneficial agreements, where parties look for solutions that satisfy the interests of all involved rather than competing for limited resources.

Target Settlement

A predetermined objective or outcome that parties aim to achieve through negotiations or bargaining processes, often used in the context of labor agreements.

Resistance Points

The maximum or minimum terms each party in a negotiation is willing to accept before ending discussions.