QUESTION Three nursing students are in the elevator and overhear another staff nurse, discussing a neighbor who was hospitalized last night for liver failure. The nurse told his colleague that a mutual friend told him that the neighbor was “known for liking his brandy.” A family member was in the elevator and also overheard the […]
QUESTION A nurse and his girlfriend witness a motor vehicle accident. The calls 911 and pulls over to the side of the road. The nurse assesses the victim and determines that he is unconscious. His girlfriend says, “This guy can’t give you permission to help him; maybe you should just leave him alone.” The nurse […]
QUESTION Michelle believes that her employees operate from the theory Y philosophy. Based on this, how would she assist them in developing a scheduling plan for the unit? A. Send a completed schedule for 2 months out over e-mail. B. Ask for a committee of volunteers to develop the schedule. C. Meet with each employee […]
QUESTION A nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted with a subarachnoid hemorrhage. The healthcare provider orders state that neurological assessments need to be preformed every 30 minutes. The nurse forgets to perform the assessments on two different occasions. An action that can lead to a malpractice suit would be: A. Assessing the […]
QUESTION Nancy has been working as an RN in acute care for 4 months. She has been offered the evening supervisor position at a local nursing home. The salary is attractive. What should be her main consideration prior to accepting this position? A. Her clinical expertise, business sense, and leadership skills B. Staffing ratios and […]
QUESTION A nurse is caring for a patient who has diabetes and gangrene of the lower left extremity. The nurse accompanies the surgeon when he explains that he will perform a below-the-knee amputation that will remove the infection. He states that the patient will receive antibiotics, and go home in a few days. After the […]
QUESTION Which of the following actions would be typical for a manager who adheres to the scientific management approach? A. Reads research studies on management B. Stays in touch with his or her feelings C. Carefully works out the time each patient care task should take D. Allows staff to develop and enforce their own […]
QUESTION A nurse is caring for a patient who suffered a stroke. The patient’s daughter brings a DNR and the power of attorney documents to the hospital. What is the purpose of the DNR? A. Document the terminal nature of the client’s condition B. Allow an alternative to the universal standing order to provide cardiopulmonary […]
QUESTION Which skills will not be useful in becoming a better follower? A. Supporting the ideas of your colleagues B. Becoming an effective listener C. Demonstrating energy and enthusiasm in the workplace D. Contradicting others if their ideas are not useful to the team ANSWER: ANS: D
QUESTION Nancy is supervising a patient care assistant and a licensed practical nurse. When giving them assignments she says, “You two decide how you want to divide up the patients.” This is an example of what type of leadership? A. Autocratic B. Laissez-faire C. Democratic D. Situational ANSWER: ANS: B
