QUESTION The nursing instructor is preparing material for an introduction to nursing class. In which order should the instructor present events that affected nursing practice? 1. Nurse registration laws present in all states. 2. ANA published the Nursing Practice Act. 3. ANA published the Nursing Disciplinary Diversion Act. 4. Nursing licensure module legislation developed. 5. […]
QUESTION Are nurses who work as team leaders, overseeing the nursing care provided by other nurses, considered supervisors by the National Labor Relations Act? 1. Yes; these nurses are supervising others. 2. They are considered supervisors only if they supervise more than three other nurses. 3. There is still debate over this issue. 4. No; […]
QUESTION Which organization was established by the American Nurses Association as the first labor union for registered nurses in the United States? 1. United American Nurses 2. National Labor for Nurses 3. United States Nurses United 4. American Federal Union of Nurses ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1 In 1999 the ANA established the United American […]
QUESTION The nurse educator asks the student whether the American Nurses Association supports striking as a strategy when collective bargaining breaks down. Which response, made by the student, reflects the best understanding of the ANA’s position? 1. “No, the organization holds that striking is not professional.” 2. “Only when no direct client care is delivered […]
QUESTION What is the first action the victim of sexual harassment should take? 1. Ignore the behavior, hoping it will decrease. 2. Confront the harasser and ask that the behavior stop. 3. Report the sexual harassment to the appropriate supervisor. 4. Report the sexual harassment to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ANSWER: Correct Answer: […]
QUESTION Which option characterizes the situational style of leadership? 1. The leader inspires through faith and belief. 2. The leader demonstrates affection and concern for group members. 3. The leader provides direction and support according to the level of the maturity of the group members. 4. The leader negotiates an exchange based on incentives. […]
QUESTION Which option characterizes the charismatic style of leadership? 1. The manager has a close relationship with the nurses on the unit and is an inspiration for them to provide quality care. 2. The unit manager makes all of the decisions on the unit and rarely asks for input from the group. 3. The nurse-manager […]
QUESTION A new graduate is planning to delegate aspects of client care to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Before completing this delegation, in which order should the graduate review the rights of delegation? 1. Task 2. Person 3. Circumstance 4. Supervision and evaluation 5. Direction and communication ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1, 3, 2, 5, 4 […]
QUESTION The nurse manager is concerned that a staff nurse will be sued for malpractice. In which order should the manager analyze information to make this determination? 1. The client was injured. 2. The nurse did not follow standards of care. 3. Nurse had a duty to follow standards of care. 4. The client’s injury […]
QUESTION How can planning help the nurse-manager? (Select all that apply.) 1. Identifying future opportunities 2. Quickly fixing current problems 3. Developing strategies 4. Avoiding future problems 5. Designing courses of action ANSWER: Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5, 4 Planning can help the nurse-manager (1) identify future opportunities, (2) develop strategies and courses of […]
