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: […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
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
Date: September 3rd, 2020
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
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A new graduate has been offered a nurse manager position. What is the graduate’s best response? A. “Thank you, but I’m not ready to be a manager.” B. “When can I start?” C. “What is the starting salary?” D. “Tell me what the benefits of the position are.” ANSWER: ANS: A
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is an example of the interpersonal responsibilities of a manager? A. Performing job analysis and redesign B. Hiring new employees C. Speaking on behalf of unit staff D. Resolving conflict ANSWER: ANS: D
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is an example of the informational responsibilities of a nurse manager? A. Reporting the unit’s major accomplishments of the past year B. Preparing the annual budget for the unit C. Distributing year-end bonuses D. Resolving a stalemate with unionized employees ANSWER: ANS: A
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following statements reflect a theory X approach? A. “My staff really care about their patients.” B. “People will do as little work as they can get away with.” C. “Nurse managers should treat unit staff as individuals.” D. “Sometimes it is necessary to threaten to fire a staff member.” ANSWER: […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A nurse was called before the State Board of Nursing. The nurse had been in practice for over six years, had her license suspended because an audit of her continuing education credits showed that she had not met the mandatory course requirements. The Board of Nursing has the ability to do this based on: […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION The role of the manager includes: A. Interpersonal, informational, and decisional actions. B. Extroverted personality, hidden agenda, and personal gain. C. Introversion, asking questions, and inability to take action. D. Extreme prejudice, being unknowledgeable, and being uncaring. ANSWER: ANS: A
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION The essence of leadership is the leader’s ability to: A. Get people to work together. B. Impress other people. C. Help others meet their personal goals. D. Influence the group to follow the leader’s way of thinking. ANSWER: ANS: A
Date: September 3rd, 2020
