Module 2.03

What behaviors should a nurse manager exhibit to narrow the power authority-gap that exists between the manager and the staff? Select all that apply A) withholding information about organizational and unit goals B) Asking personal questions of your staff C)Being accountable D) holding others accountable E) Treating everyone the same

B C D

A nurse manager informed the staff that if they do not increase productivity by 15% there will be people losing their jobs. What form of power is the nurse manager just playing with the staff members? A) Expert power B) Reward power C)Coercive power D) legitimate power

C

A nurse educator has a very narrow power-authority gap when interacting with students in the clinical setting. What negative student outcome may occur because of this narrow gap? A) The students will question their ability to make independent decisions B) The students will work independently without requiring educator input C) The students will question everything the nurse educator says D) The students will not be productive in their clinical day

A

The nurse manager is aware that there will be critical changes made to staffing due to low census in an acute care facility, the staff is already lacking trust in administration. What would be the best way for the nurse manager to handle the situation? A) Inform the staff that everything will work out for the best B) be truthful regarding the situation about staffing and census C) Tell the staff that these things happen and administration will work it out D) be sure to inform staff not to spread rumors to perpetuate fear

B

In nurse has just been promoted to a managerial position in the ICU of a busy hospital, and is worried the members of the nursing staff will not treat the nurses request with the same respect and seriousness as they did the requests of the previous manager, who was well regarded. What behaviors would reinforce the managers authority and power in the eyes of the stuff? Select all that apply A) Frequently delegate critical decisions B) practicing making out-right commands of the staff C) reminding staff how their efforts contribute to the units goals D) withholding important information that might upset the staff E) demonstrating influence with the hospitals senior leadership team

C D