Leadership 2: chapter for fon 41, 12-14

Which setting provides greater nurse autonomy and continuity of care and is less costly for insurance companies? a. Hospice b. Hospitals c. Home health d. Long-term care

C

The experienced nurse who assists a novice to learn the skills of the profession is called a(n) ________________.

MENTOR

Can an employer require an employee to work overtime? Yes or no

Yes

Assessing staff capabilities requires: A. Considering personalities B. Checking to see if they need verbal directions C. Knowing educational preparation of each member of the staff d. Organizational skills

C

Employers expect employees to: A. Earn the maximum salary for their level of education B. Work mandatory overtime in all states C. Complete assignments within a reasonable period of time D. Know how to perform all skills

C

Good followership is characterized most clearly by which of the following actions? A) Not questioning the decisions of the leader B) Completing his or her assignment on time C) Participating in planning and making decisions D) Having a positive attitude

C

One of the 3 styles of leadership is A) conditional. B) directional. C) democratic. D) eclectic.

C

What is the best way to resolve most disagreements? a. Agreement b. Argument c. Communication d. Withdrawing

C

What is the correct term for concise, one-or-two-pages summary of education and work experience, activities and honor, concrete skills and interest? a. Introduction b. Review c. Résumé d. Composite

C

Why is it important for new graduates to purchase their own malpractice insurance rather than depend on an institutional policy? a. A private policy will not cover them unless they are on their primary job. b. A private policy will carry personal liability coverage. c. A private policy will protect them against all lawsuits. D. A private policy will protect them from losing their license

B

Prospective employers may not ask the following question during an interview: Your education Your age Your volunteer experience Your career goals

B your age

What type of leadership involves a leader who displays little trust or confidence in employees and therefore makes all the decisions? a. Democratic b. Laissez-faire c. Autocratic d. Authoritative

C

Which statement best describes the process of leadership? A. The process of helping a group of people achieve specific goals B. The process of allocating and evaluating the work duties of others C. The ability to take ownership for the performance of others

A

A manager is concerned that one of the nurses on the unit is experiencing burnout. Which symptoms would support the concerns? (Select all that apply.) a. Fatigue b. Forgetfulness c. Increased energy d. Negative outlook e. Changes in eating habits

A,B,D,E

Which actions would best aid the new nurse in coping with working the night shift? (Select all that apply.) a. Eat large meals during the night to stay awake. b. Use dark shades to block out light when sleeping. c. Obtain a prescription for sedatives to aid sleep. d. Wear sunglasses on the drive home from work. e. Go directly to bed when arriving home from work.

B,D

Steps to resolve conflict and steps to problem-solving are much the same. What is the first step in resolving conflict? A. Identify acceptable options B. Choose the best solution C. Ask your supervisor to discuss the situation with those involved D. Define the problem

D

An authoritarian style of leadership is most appropriate for the day-to-day operation of a nursing unit. True- false

False

First impressions are not as important as how you answer interview questions. True or false

False

In order for an LP/VN to take on a leadership role in a health care setting, he or she must obtain a National Clinical Certification. True or false

False

Most jobs are found through employment agencies. True or false

False

After ______________ each order in a list of orders, the nurse should check off the order.

TRANSCRIBING

One of the best ways a LP/VN can prepare for a leadership position is to A. Maintain a strong work attendance B. Work with culturally diverse staff and pt C. Establish strong therapeutic relationships with pt D. Completing eduction programs and attending workshops on leadership

D

Which of the following organizations describes the requirements for specialized nursing practice in leadership for LP/VNs? A. American nurses association B. The national federation for licensed practical nurses(NFLPN) C. American hospital association (AHA) D. National council of state boards of nursing (NCSNBn)

B

What are considered duties of a team leader? (Select all that apply.) a. Receiving reports on assigned patients b. Making patient assignments for team members c. Assessing all assigned patients d. Administering medications to all patients e. Conferring with team members

A, b, c, e

What data are necessary to compile an effective end-of-shift report? (Select all that apply.) a. Patient's mental status b. Status of lung sounds c. All pertinent nursing care d. The patient's favorite TV shows e. Visitors the patient had during the shift

A,B,C

Which questions should the nurse consider before delegating care to another team member? (Select all that apply.) a. Is this the right task? b. Is this the right time? c. Is this the right person? d. Is this the right supervision? e. Is this the right circumstance?

A,C,D,E

A nursing instructor is preparing her class for the NCLEX-PN examination. Which statements by the students indicate understanding of the testing process? (Select all that apply.) a. "It will be a computerized adaptive test." b. "I will have a maximum of 265 questions." c. "The maximum time allowed for testing is 5 hours." d. "The minimum number of questions on the test is 60." e. "My state board of nursing must approve my application to test."

A,C,E

In what setting can the LPN/LVN's management and leadership skills be developed best? a. Acute care hospital b. Rehabilitation hospital c. Trauma center d. Long-term care facility

D

You must have continuing education and receive a management certification accredited by the NCCA in order to become a nurse manager. True or false

False

Which organization specifically supports and meets the needs of the LVN/LPN? a. NAPNES b. NLN c. ANA d. NCLEX

A

First-level management roles include: A. Charge nurse, director of nursing B. Team leader, charge nurse C. Supervisor, team leader D. Assistant director of nursing, manager of patient care unit

B

A leader who provides little or no direction or control for the team is known as: An autocratic leader A democratic leader An authoritarian leader A permissive leader

A permissive leader

It is not important to keep the primary care providers informed about their patients' condition because nursing information does not influence treatment decisions. true or false

False

With good communication skills, one can always avoid violence in the workplace. True or false

False

What is another term for promotion? a. Reward b. Advancement c. Lift D. Bubble

B

The five rights of delegation

1. The right task 2. The right circumstances 3. The right person 4. Right direction/communication 5. Right supervision/evaluation

A nurse who does not encourage his/her patients to participate in their own care is demonstrating: A. Passive behavior B. Aggressive behavior C. Assertive behavior

A

Unit is frustrated with their current manager who seems to want to "be all things to all people" and resists taking ownership for conditions on the unit. Staff claim that the manager is more interested in being their friend than their leader. This manager is demonstrating what type of leadership A. Permissive B. Autocratic C. Democratic

A

Which health care employment setting would provide the nurse a very good salary, the opportunity to refuse to take an assignment, and more flexibility in the personal schedule but with an uncertainty of work availability? a. Temporary agency b. Long-term care center c. Outpatient clinic d. Adult day care center

A

A new graduate who has achieved the goal of getting others to do something that is believed necessary has demonstrated what skill? a. Management b. Leadership C. Influence D. Control

B

A democratic leader would most likely make which of the following statements to a staff member? A) "Thank you for your idea. I'll present your suggestion at our meeting on Tuesday." B) "Your suggestion is good but it is too costly." C) "Why don't you hold that thought until our next meeting." D) "I don't think your suggestion has much merit."

A

A licensed vocational nurse has a reputation for providing excellent nursing care but being passive in her interactions, what behavior is most clearly associated with being passive? A. Failing to clearly express what she really wants or feels B. Being unclear about her true character and identity C. Seeking approval; for every decision that she makes

A

Passive behavior is the opposite of A. Aggressive behavior B. Authoritarian behavior C. Assertive behavior D. Autocratic behavior

A

As the team leader of a union in a long-term care facility, you have decided to make changes in how residents are assigned to staff. The best way to inform your staff these changes is to A. Tell your staff that changes are being made and the date when the changes will be one effective B. Schedule a staff meeting to explain the change and why these changes are being made C. Make the charges gradually over a long period of time D. Ask your supervisor to explain your changes to staff

B

In what employment setting does the nurse give total care to one patient; is totally independent; provides care in the home, hospital, or other facility; is paid directly by the patient; and is legally responsible for his or her own actions? a. Home health nursing b. Private duty nursing c. Patient care nursing d. Agency care nursing

B

Technical and scientific changes have resulted in a multiplicity and complexity of functions placed on nurses, and sometimes job descriptions have not been rewritten. What is true of the role of the LPN/LVN a. It is constantly enlarging. b. It is constantly changing. c. It is constantly improving. d. It is constantly growing.

B

The nurse leader of a large long-term care facility is aware that different leadership styles are appropriate in different situations. Which of the following situations would warrant the application of authoritarian leadership principles? A. The existing process of making nursing assignments needs to be reexamined B. It has just come to the attention of staff that a resident is missing C. The nurse manger has been informed that threre will be a budget reduction for the next year

B

What is the physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion that can occur among caregivers? a. Excessiveness b. Burnout c. Fatigue d. Weariness

B

What is the term for the commission of an act that a prudent nurse should not have done, or the omission of an act a prudent nurse should have done, that results in injury or harm to another person? a. Malpractice b. Negligence c. Neglect d. Disregard

B

What type of leadership uses four different styles—directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating? a. Autocratic b. Situational c. Democratic d. Authoritative

B

Which employment setting would likely involve a daytime schedule with weekends off, and would focus on prevention and patient teaching? a. Long-term care b. Health care provider's office c. Hospice setting d. Adult day care

B

A nurse is frustrated with a coworker who is habitually failed to take her breaks on time. As a result, the nurse's own breaks are often delayed or cut shirt. Which statements is most appropriately assertive? A. It's selfish to make me pay the price for your poor time management B. Have you given some thought to the way that you could recognize the way you take your breaks C. I would appreciate it if you made sure you took your breaks on time so that I can do the same.

C

A nurse may practice in another state if he or she has passed the NCLEX-PN examination in the nurse's own state and meets the other state's educational requirements. What is the process of transferring licensure from one state to another called? a. Auxiliary b. Co-licensure c. Endorsement d. Qualified licensure

C

An employee failed to perform the duties listed in the employment contract. What is the term for this failure? a. Lawsuit b. Termination c. Breach of contract d. Reprimand

C

What is the name of the licensing law that defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and states the requirements for licensure? a. State practice act b. Nurse regulation act c. Nurse practice act D. Legislative act

C

When a résumé reflects too many job changes, the employer may question it. How long should an employee remain at the first place of employment? a. 6 months b. 3 months c. 1 year d. 2 years

C