QUESTION A hospital was conducting an external assessment to ascertain whether it could set up a satellite clinic within a 75-mile radius of the larger hospital. An example of a threat to the hospital’s proposal is: a. New programs b. Diversification c. Decrease in the number of insured patients d. Population growth ANSWER: ANS: […]
QUESTION In a hospital, which of the following influences the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the organization? a. Mission statement b. Marketing analysis c. Vision d. Values ANSWER: ANS: A The mission or purpose influences the philosophy, goals, and objectives of an organization.
QUESTION The hospital’s business plans call for a market analysis. A market analysis includes: a. Definition of the nature of the organization b. A resource analysis c. Determination of the developmental costs of projects d. Formulation of alternative strategies ANSWER: ANS: B A market analysis includes an analysis of customers, competitors, and resources.
QUESTION The nurse manager of a unit uses strategic planning when the manager: a. Decreases staffing b. Increases duplication of efforts c. Sets unrealistic goals d. Gives direction to the unit ANSWER: ANS: D Executives using the strategic planning process give direction to the organization, improve efficiency, weed out poor or underused programs, eliminate […]
QUESTION A staff nurse participates in the determination of goals by establishing: a. Institutional goals and objectives b. Goals and objectives for the nursing service c. Unit goals and objectives d. Outpatient service goals and objectives ANSWER: ANS: C It is appropriate for staff members to determine unit goals and objectives.
QUESTION How does an institution organize to meet the institution’s goals? a. By defining the goals b. By staffing to accomplish the goals c. By stimulating personnel toward accomplishment of the objectives d. By comparing the results with the objectives to evaluate accomplishments ANSWER: ANS: B The institution is organized and staffed to accomplish […]
QUESTION The hospital educator established objectives for the education department. The following is an example of an objective: a. Develop and implement staff development programs to meet the need for increased knowledge b. Develop and implement at least 12 staff development programs by the end of the fiscal year c. Evaluate, revise, and implement the […]
QUESTION Which of the following individuals or groups influence how institutional goals are determined by the organization? a. Staff nurses b. Patient care coordinators c. Vice president for nursing d. Board of directors ANSWER: ANS: D It is appropriate for the board of directors and top administrators to set institutional goals and objectives and […]
QUESTION Chief executive officers began using strategic planning to manage the rising cost of health care by: a. Focusing on pain management clinics b. Seeking out partnerships c. Increasing duplication of services d. Decreasing informal networking ANSWER: ANS: B It became increasingly important to be cost efficient, seek out partnerships, share resources, decrease duplication […]
QUESTION When developing or reevaluating a philosophy, the manager should consider theory, education, practice, research, and the role of nursing in the total organization. Which nursing theorist provided the most useful model for an acute care setting? a. Rogers b. Roy c. Widenbach d. Levine ANSWER: ANS: B Theorists Johnson and Roy emphasize the […]
