A Nurse Manager Wishes to Use a Model of Job

question 28

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager wishes to use a model of job performance to help match employees and tasks to achieve the greatest effectiveness. What should the manager do first?

• A) Evaluate each employee's educational and experiential background.
• B) Establish, in writing, the expectations of each task.
• C) Consider how much variation from standard is acceptable.
• D) Review unit statistics for incidents, errors, and accidents.

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Definitions:

Cabanis

Likely refers to Pierre Jean Georges Cabanis, an 18th-century French physiologist and philosopher known for his work in medicine and psychology.

Somatic Factors

Physical or bodily aspects that can influence or are related to psychological wellbeing, such as biology, genetics, or health conditions.

Psychological Approach

A method in psychology focused on understanding human behavior and mental processes by analyzing the underlying psychological principles, theories, and research.

General Paresis

A neuropsychiatric disorder associated with late-stage syphilis, leading to progressive dementia and paralysis.