Orientation of New Employees Is a Two-Stage Process

question 11

Multiple Choice

Orientation of new employees is a two-stage process.The first stage includes orientation to the hospital and its policies and expectations.What would the new nurse expect to accomplish at the time of the unit orientation?

• A)Computer training
• B)Transcription of orders
• C)ECG interpretation
• D)BLS training

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Definitions:

Heuristic-Systematic Model

A dual-process theory of persuasion that suggests there are two ways people process information: through heuristics (quick, automatic thinking) and systematically (deep, thoughtful analysis).

Systematic Processing

A mode of thinking in which individuals take a more analytical and comprehensive path to evaluating information, as opposed to relying on general impressions.

Disconfirmation Bias

The tendency to notice, refute and regard as weak, arguments that contradict our prior beliefs.

Current Beliefs

Current beliefs refer to the opinions or convictions held by an individual at the present time.