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 Servant leadership is best described as: A. An “employees first” attitude. B. An emphasis on serving the patient. C. A laissez-faire approach. D. Multitasking as much as possible. ANSWER: ANS: A
QUESTION A nurse on a busy medical-surgical unit reports for a scheduled shift after working a double shift yesterday. At the end of this day, two nurses call in, and the nurse manager tells the nurse that he needs to stay and cover the next shift. The nurse may refuse to accept an assignment if: […]
QUESTION Which of the following is an example of the decisional activities of a manager? A. Providing leadership B. Encouraging continuing education C. Coaching employees D. Completing staff evaluations ANSWER: ANS: D
QUESTION What is the “essence” of management? A. Providing close supervision B. Getting work done through others C. Constant monitoring of unit expenses D. Developing staff ANSWER: ANS: B
QUESTION The major hallmark of situational leadership is: A. Assessing the readiness of the follower. B. Focusing on interpersonal relationships. C. Having effective listening skills. D. Motivating others. ANSWER: ANS: A
QUESTION Matthew is completing his first year of employment as an RN on a medical-surgical unit. A new graduate has just started her orientation on his unit. He found her crying in the patient lounge saying, “I can’t do this. This is just not like we learned in school.” What response from Matthew demonstrates his […]
