Kara's Department Is Made Up of People with Similar Skills

question 19

Multiple Choice

Kara's department is made up of people with similar skills and work activities. Her organization uses the __________ approach to departmentalization.

• A) team-based
• B) matrix
• C) divisional
• D) vertical functional
• E) process

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Definitions:

Staff RN

Refers to a registered nurse who is employed as a permanent member of the healthcare facility's nursing staff.

Operating Room LPN

A licensed practical nurse who works in the operating room, assisting during surgeries under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses.

Circulating Nurse

A registered nurse in an operating room who manages the nursing care within the surgical environment, helping to ensure a safe and sterile procedure.

Informed Consent

The process by which a patient voluntarily agrees to a proposed medical treatment after understanding its risks, benefits, and alternatives.