QUESTION A bill, HR 152, was originated by a group of nurses lobbying Congress for staffing based on nurse-patient ratio. After it was originated, this bill then went to: a. The president of the American Nurses Association b. The primary sponsor c. A committee of the House of Representatives d. A committee of the Senate […]
QUESTION The nurse manager observed that the patients’ trash cans were not being emptied by the night shift personnel. The nurse manager decided to set up a rotation schedule so that all night shift personnel would be responsible for emptying the trash cans. This is an example of: a. Preventing workplace civility b. Preventing burnout […]
QUESTION A nurse manager was invited to attend a public hearing about whether the state needs to impose a moratorium on new for-profit health care agencies. The nurse understands that the bill addressing this issue is in what phase of the legislative process? a. The bill has been introduced in the Senate. b. The bill […]
QUESTION A senior registered nurse (RN) was assigned to serve as preceptor for a new RN for 6 months. By the end of the first month, the nurse manager observed the senior RN talking harshly to the new RN. The best action of the nurse manager to reduce horizontal violence would be to: a. Ignore […]
QUESTION A staff nurse needs some time off to take care of her critically ill mother. She does not want to quit her job, nor does she have enough vacation time to take off. For the staff nurse to keep her job, she needs to be aware of which labor law? a. The National Labor […]
QUESTION A staff nurse continually voiced complaints to the nurse manager about the workload. The staff nurse was exhibiting: a. High productivity b. High morale c. Low productivity d. Low morale ANSWER: ANS: D A person who is apathetic, cowardly, disorderly, devious, fearful, complaining, or rebellious demonstrates low morale.
QUESTION Hospital employees decided that they would support the union certified by the National Labor Relations Board and go out on strike. At what point in the unionization phase can striking occur? a. Organizing phase b. Recognition phase c. Contract negotiation phase d. Contract administration phase ANSWER: ANS: C Union representatives present the contract […]
QUESTION Nursing administrators were concerned about the cost of replacing staff members. The reason for an increase of cost is: a. The work itself b. The expense of the orientation period c. Limited advancement potential d. Increased recognition for achievement ANSWER: ANS: B Considerable time and money are required to recruit and select a […]
QUESTION A nursing assistant complained to the nurse manager that a staff nurse was making sexually inappropriate statements. The nursing assistant felt that the nurse manager did not adequately counsel the staff nurse. After the nursing assistant filed a grievance, a hearing was held. It is the nursing assistant’s responsibility to: a. Hire an attorney […]
QUESTION The nurse manager compared the male and female registered nurses (RNs) on the unit. The nurse manager found that which of the following had the greatest influence on job satisfaction for male RNs? a. Social aspects of the job b. Interpersonal relationships c. Company management and policies d. Working conditions ANSWER: ANS: C […]
