Nursing Job Description

What is the primary purpose of a nursing job description?

• To limit the number of working hours for nurses

• To define roles, responsibilities, and expectations of nurses

• To determine nurses' salaries and benefits

Who is the highest-ranking nurse in a hospital setting?

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

• Nurse Manager

Which of the following nursing roles is responsible for managing a specific department, such as ICU or maternity?

• Nurse Manager

• Nurse Director

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

In Malaysia, which organization is primarily responsible for regulating nursing professions?

• Ministry of Health (MOH)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• Malaysian Nursing Association (MNA)

What is an example of demand-based rostering in Malaysia?

• Fixed 9 AM - 5 PM schedules in private clinics

• Nurses taking turns to choose their shifts

• ICU and ER nurses assigned based on patient load

What is a major challenge faced in nurse rostering?

• Unfair shift allocation and burnout

• Too much free time between shifts

• Too much free time between shifts

What is the key responsibility of a Charge Nurse?

• Managing the entire nursing department

• Leading nursing staff during shifts and overseeing patient care

• Conducting patient check-ins at reception

Which type of nursing specialty focuses on elderly patient care?

• Geriatric Nursing

• Oncology Nursing

• Pediatric Nursing

What is one advantage of self-scheduling for nurses?

• Nurses can work unlimited hours without supervision

• It reduces absenteeism and increases job satisfaction

• It allows nurses to avoid night shifts entirely

Which of the following strategies can help solve nurse fatigue in rostering?

• Ensuring adequate rest periods and balanced workloads

• Assigning longer shifts without breaks

• Reducing the number of nurses on duty