chapter 10 nursing
In which of the following conflict resolution strategies is the conflict rarely resolved?
smoothing
Which of the following types of skills is not needed for nursing leadership
technical skills
In Lewins classic theory of change, what happens during unfreezing?
the need for change is recognized
A nurse leader is described as charismatic, motivational, and passionate. Communications are open and honest, and the nurse is willing to take risks. What type of leadership is the nurse practicing?
transformational
Which of the following is a characteristic of mentorship?
it is a link to a protg with common interests
The ANA, which is committed to monitoring the regulation, education, and use of NAPs, recommends adherence to which one of the following principles:
it is the nursing profession that determines the scope of nursing practice
Andrew has just graduated with a baccalaureate degree in nursing. What type of nursing leadership will he be expected to provide?
nursing care of the individual patient
A head nurse assumes the leadership role when directing and supervising coworkers. Which of the following are attributes of a leader? Select all that apply
philosophical, charismatic, dynamic, self-confident
A nurse working in a physicians office uses the managerial function known as organizing. What is involved in this function?
resources
A nurse is described as a quantum leader. Which of the following actions characterize this type of leadership?
A nurse conducts a blind survey to evaluate her leadership skills
What type of leader shares decisions and activities with group participants?
democratic
How is change viewed in the new quantum age currently experienced in society?
dynamic and constantly unfolding
A nurse manager has encountered resistance to a planned change. What is one way the nurse can overcome the resistance?
encourage open communication and feedback
A senior student nurse has been elected class president. What type of power will the student have in this position?
explicit power
A senior student has been elected president of the Student Nurses Association. Which of the following qualities is essential to being a nursing leader?
flexibility
A specific nursing unit practices functional nursing. What was the basis for this concept?
industrial assembly line
A nurse working on leadership skills should keep in mind the following accurate statement regarding leaders:
All nurse leaders began as inexperienced nurses
Which of the following statements accurately describe recommended guidelines for overcoming resistance to change? Select all that apply.
List the advantages of the proposed change for members of the group; If possible, introduce change gradually; Provide incentives for commitment to change
Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of power by change agents?
They are often accomplished professional women
A nurse is attempting to change the method for documenting patient care in a hospital setting. Which of the following should be considered before planning change? Select all that apply.
What is amenable to change?; How does the group function as a unit?; Is the group ready for change?; Are the changes major or minor?
Planned change is a purposeful, systematic effort to alter or bring about change. What occurs next after alternative solutions to a problem are determined and analyzed?
a course of action is chosen from among the alternatives
A nurse is considering the delegation of administering medications to an unskilled assistant. What is the first question the nurse must ask herself before doing so?
is the delegated task permitted by law?
Which of the following tasks could be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel?
assisting patients with hygiene
A nurse manager makes all of the decisions for staff activities. What type of leadership is demonstrated by this action?
autocratic
In general, how do most people view change?
by how they are affected personally
A nurse believes in listening to patients and coworkers more than talking to them, allowing more personal control for all involved. This is a quality of which of the following managerial mind-set?
collaborative
A nurse strives to establish trusting interpersonal relationships with patients, peers, subordinates, and superiors to facilitate goal achievement and personal growth of all participants. Which of the following skills is this nurse demonstrating?
communication skills
When comparing team nursing with functional nursing, what characteristic is found?
team nursing focuses on individual patient care