QUESTION If part of a group’s process is team building, which is the correct order of these activities? 1. Learn about each potential member’s past experiences with the task at hand. 2. Schedule an overnight retreat with activities meant to bring group cohesiveness. 3. Observe group meetings to determine areas where problems could develop. 4. […]
QUESTION Which statement indicates that the novice nurse manager might need more instruction in effective team building? 1. “The more people who are involved in this group, the harder the group outcomes will be to attain.” 2. “The more frequently this group meets, the more quickly and more efficiently work will be done.” 3. “If […]
QUESTION Which situation best exemplifies the nurse manager as a team builder? 1. Every year, the nurse manager does staff member evaluations to determine pay raises. 2. The nurse manager controls the staff meetings so the staff can get back to work quickly. 3. The nurse manager encourages exemplary task performance on the unit. 4. […]
QUESTION Which step should be done first for effective decision making to occur? 1. Categorize information in order of importance. 2. Classify information into categories. 3. Gather information to define the issue. 4. Brainstorm ideas about potential outcomes. ANSWER: Answer: 3 Rationale: Decision making begins with collecting the facts, which provides clues to the […]
QUESTION Which statement indicates understanding of how a nurse could improve decision-making skills? 1. “We should gather a group together to make important unit decisions to ensure fairness.” 2. “I should practice making decisions by developing potential solutions and then choosing one.” 3. “I know I will never be able to improve my decision-making skills […]
QUESTION A nurse working in a rehabilitation center notices clients frequently asking for something to drink while in the facility. Which action demonstrates the use of the proper process in making a decision with regards to this problem? 1. The nurse determines what type of drinks most clients might want. 2. The nurse calls local […]
QUESTION If a nurse leader is using critical thinking skills in deciding which of several options is the best, which concept would the nurse take into consideration? 1. The easiest alternative 2. The nursing process 3. Different situational effects 4. How the problem is usually handled ANSWER: Answer: 3 Rationale: The nurse leader would […]
QUESTION The nurse manager is challenged to find an innovative way to adequately staff the unit and provide quality nursing care. The nurse manager should plan on using which strategy to create an effective, innovative staffing pattern? 1. Decision making 2. Problem solving 3. Brainstorming 4. Creativity ANSWER: Answer: 4 Rationale: Creativity is a […]
QUESTION A 58-year-old client has been admitted to the CCU with a myocardial infarction. The client suddenly goes into cardiac arrest, and team members rush into the room. What type of nursing leadership style in the behavioral school would be best in this situation? 1. Bureaucratic 2. Democratic 3. Laissez-faire 4. Autocratic ANSWER: Answer: […]
QUESTION A nurse has just attended a conference, and is expected to present the highlights to colleagues. As an inexperienced speaker, this nurse is practicing her speech delivery. Which statement indicates a lack of understanding how easily this communication could be distorted? 1. “I know I can better connect with my audience with good eye […]
