Nus 211 Test 1 Unit A, F, NCLEX PP and Sim Lab

This study guide covers leadership styles, delegation, and prioritization—key topics for nursing students preparing for clinical decision-making, NCLEX exams, and simulations in courses like NUS 211.

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Nus 211T e s t iUnit A, F, NCLEX PP & Sim LabL eadership / D eLegation/ PrioritizationLeadership ~* influence the behaviors of others with confidenceProvide high cuality c areSafe work environmentDevelop new policies/proceduresIncrease power of professionEnvironment plays a role in LeadershipLeadership StylesLaissez-faire"Hands-off" approachEmployees leaveLeader has menial involvement and avoids decision makingWorks best when everyone has same educationalLevelleader and membersperform the same tasksDemocraticWork together as a teamGroup involved in decision makingWants feedback and opinions of othersProactive ~*benefits patients and the unitThis can Lead to a controlled environment but can also b e time consuming andinefficientEmployees feel supported, valued, and all members respect one anotherAuthoritarianMicromanagerControls all aspects of the groupDirections are given as ordersDecision makin g done b y the leader onLyWorks best in emergency situations due to efficiencyDecreases motivation of the workers

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Behaviors of LeadersCritical thinkersProblem solversRespect for differencesActive ListeningCommunicationEstablishes clear goals and outcomesContinued professional developmentQualities of LeadersIntegrityCourageInitiativeEnergyOptimismPerseveranceWell-roundedCoping skillsKnowlecgeofselfConflict StrategiesAssertive communication°Respectful direct, honestQEncourages teamwork and trust°Encourages different point of viewsCompromiseStay calm°Don't imitate rage behaviorConflict ManagementAssess situationPlan-'howtotalk about thisImplement3different conflict resolution strategiesIgnore°SubmissiveConfront°AssertivePostpone°Aggressive°"Can't waste time"

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DelegationThe transfer of responsibility to another while retaining accountability for outcomeIf another person doesn't d o it, i'm still accountableClear, concise instructionsYou still need to assess outcome even if someone else was delegated the taskOnly delegate tasks forstablepatientsDelegation tasks are routine and don't require RN judgment!°Brushing teeth°Emptying foley°Taking blood pressureBefore delegating tasks* assess patients condition and healthcare needsTake accountability even if PCT doesn't d o the taskLlnsiaole(PCT CANNOT)Low blood pressure-*get RNHigh blood sugar —* getRNNOfeed n g stroke patient(PCT CAN)VitalsBlood sugarFeed stable patient

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AVOID DELEGATING:Anything highly invasiveTasks that could cause harm5 Rights t o Delegation1.Right task2.Right person3.Right direction4Right feedback/supervision5. Right circumstancesPriority SettingStable vs. unstableUrgent vs. non-urgentMaslow's hierarchy of needsABCs\ w t r vM C u t i i T
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