QUESTION What are the benefits of collective bargaining? A. Improved management-staff relationships B. A more collegial environment for nursing staff C. Fair treatment and protection of benefits D. Increased staff and patient satisfaction ANSWER: ANS: C
QUESTION Why is the culture of an organization important to a new graduate? A. The culture can create an environment that is hostile to new employees. B. It impacts an organization’s public image. C. Culture determines the financial health of an organization. D. Culture allows free speech. ANSWER: ANS: A
QUESTION A nurse is obtaining a patient history. The nurse enters the information into a handheld as the client speaks to her and asks questions clearly and concisely. The nurse asks questions regarding information the patient has already given. The patient says, “Are you listening to me?” How should the nurse respond? A. “Yes, I’m […]
QUESTION A nursing student is in her practicum rotation. She is consistently late for the shift. How should the preceptor respond to the behavior? A. “You are always late. What are you going to do about this situation?” B. “Being late is unacceptable. This behavior needs to change.” C. “I noticed that you often arrive […]
QUESTION The two basic channels of communication are: A. Verbal and interpretive. B. Nonverbal and interpretive. C. Nonverbal and verbal. D. Verbal and written. ANSWER: ANS: C
QUESTION The associate nurse manager is giving directions to the staff regarding a Joint Commission initiative. Some of the assignments seem to be the same. The staff are complaining among themselves about the confusion. How should the staff handle the situation? A. Follow the directions even if there is duplication. B. Make an appointment with […]
QUESTION A nurse is caring for a patient who has diabetes and is ordered an insulin pump. The nurse needs to instruct the patient about the insulin pump. Which barrier to communication should the nurse eliminate? A. Noise from the television B. Language differences C. Educational level D. Patient’s lack of attentiveness ANSWER: ANS: […]
QUESTION Communication has the best chance of being interpreted accurately when: A. Messages are delivered face-to-face. B. The message is repeated by the sender. C. Sent electronically. D. More than one mode is used. ANSWER: ANS: D
QUESTION A nurse started a new position in a health-care institution that has implemented interprofessional collaboration. The nurse asks the nurse manager how this differs from what has been done in the past. How should the nurse manager explain interprofessional collaboration? A. In interprofessional collaboration, there are specific lines of power. B. Members of an […]
QUESTION A positive aspect of hierarchy is: A. Few policies or practices. B. Consistent operation. C. Flexibility. D. Promotion of creativity. ANSWER: ANS: B