During the First Day Assigned to a Medical/surgical Unit, a Newly

question 4

Multiple Choice

During the first day assigned to a medical/surgical unit, a newly certified nurse assistant (CNA) is unable to obtain a urine specimen by catheterization. What should the supervising RN do next?

• A)Confront the CNA about not being honest concerning his or her ability to perform the procedure.
• B)Assign the CNA to work with a staff RN to observe and learn the skill.
• C)Recommend that the CNA be fired because the probation period is still in effect.
• D)Assign only basic-care clients to the CNA.

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Definitions:

First-In, First-Out

An inventory valuation method where the oldest stock is sold or used first.

Weighted-Average Methods

An inventory costing method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all units available during the period.

First-In, First-Out

An inventory valuation method where the oldest items are sold or used first.

Equivalent Units

A concept in cost accounting used to assess work-in-process inventory by converting partial units into a number of equivalent full units.