Module 11 Pre/Post quizzes

Which reasons would a nurse manager consider for carrying out staff development?

-to establish competence -to meet new learning needs -to satisfy specific interests of staff

Select types of adult priority learning needs

-fatal -fundamental -frequent -fixed

TRUE ir FALSE Adult learning needs differ in their degree of importance.

True

A new nurse manager is learning about staff development. Which statements about the implications of Knowles' learning theory are accurate?

-adults learn best by using experiential techniques -mistakes should be viewed as opportunities to learn -assessment of need is absolutely essential

An experienced nurse is applying for a nurse manager position on a similar unit at another hospital. In developing a list of appropriate questions to ask of the recruiter at the first interview, which should the nurse applicant select?

-can you tell me about shared governance for nursing at the facility? -what is the turnover rate for staff nurses on this unit? -how does the unit currently handle staff scheduling? -do you provide continuing education opportunities?

The new nurse manager is learning about staff development. Which are characteristics of pedagogy?

-competition is encouraged -learners depend on the teacher -the teacher sets the goals -the teacher evaluates

A nurse manager is reviewing acceptable and unacceptable inquiries prior to conducting new-hire interviews in the coming week. Which interview questions are acceptable inquiries for the nurse manager to ask during the interview?

-do you have a license to practice nursing in the state? -how long have you lived in the area? -how long are you hoping to stay in this position if you are hired?

Identify the following obstacles that prevent adults from learning.

-institutional barriers -time -self-confidence

A new nurse manager is learning about staff development. Which statements reflect elements of Bandura's social learning theory?

-people learn as a result of direct experiences -knowledge may be gained vicariously -learning may occur from judgments of peers -people evaluate new information from reasoning

The nurse leader should assess which of the following when planning learning activities for their staff?

-perceived learning needs

A new nurse manager is learning about staff development. What are driving forces or assets that motivate adult learners?

-self motivation -self direction

A new nurse manager is implementing an educational needs assessment. Why is it necessary to conduct this assessment?

-staff management may prioritize learning needs differently

A new nurse manager is learning about staff development. Which are the most important reasons that staff require education?

-to ensure the employee's competency -staff must learn about new technology -staff must keep abreast of current science

A nurse-recruiter determined that an applicant lied about a previous nursing position. Which ethical principle did the applicant violate in providing false information to the nurse-recruiter?

-veracity

A new graduate nurse is interviewing for a position on a medical-surgical floor at a local hospital. During the interview, the nurse manager states, "Tell me about your wife and kids." Which response by the new graduate nurse best addresses the inappropriateness of the question while maintaining a positive interview environment?

If you are concerned that family may interfere with my wokr, my record of attendance speaks for itself.

A nurse was suspended following excessive absences. The absences continued after the suspension, and now the nurse is to be terminated. The nurse manager is completing a termination conference with the nurse. What response would be the most appropriate for the nurse manager to conclude the conference?

You are a skilled nurse and I wish you the best

A nurse manager wants to ensure that a staff member attends a particular training session. What is the best way to achieve this?

communicate the benefits of learning the ideas that will be taught in the training

A nurse manager is reviewing current staff development activities. Which is critical to ensure that staff development activities are successful?

communicating shared responsibilities for education and training

The nurse recruitment staff at a long-term care facility has decided to move to a team approach to interviewing qualified applicants. What is the most important reason for the staff to move to a team approach?

reduce individual bias toward applicants

According to adult learning theories, adult learners ______________

should be actively involved in the evaluation of their progress

TRUE or FALSE According to Knowles (1970), adults are self-directed learning and incorporate past life experience in their approach to gain knowledge. Nurse leaders need to use this approach when preparing to educate staff members.

true

A hospital is hiring a nurse manager for the facility's new neonatal intensive care unit set to open in 3 months. In order to find the most acceptable and qualified candidate, which type of interview should be conducted with potential applicants?

structured interview

A new nurse manager is learning about staff development. Which statement about either training or education is most accurate?

training ensures knowledge and skills necessary for the job

A nurse has been late to work several times per week for the last three weeks. When questioned, the nurse states that her tardiness issues are related to new road construction on her route to work. The nurse manager deems that disciplinary action is necessary for the excessive unexcused tardiness. As this is the nurses's first infraction, what should be the nurse manager's choice of discipline?

verbal admonishment