Exam 3 / Final test bank
A political action committee is formed by a business, and a nurse is asked to be on the committee. What is the major purpose of a political action committee? A) financing campaigns for political office B) advising politicians on campaign issues C) lobbying key politicians for pieces of legislation D) creating jobs for political staffers
A
A nurse educator sets out to write a mission statement as an example for class. In doing so, the nurse educator realizes of being unaware of just what a mission statement is. Which is the best description of a mission statement? A) to outline specific services that the nurse wants to perform B) to specify the meaning and purpose behind work C) to specify how visions can materialize D) to create meaning behind a written statement that comes from the heart
B
A nurse manager is working on ways to maximize client satisfaction. Which skill of a nurse manager requires management of maximizing client satisfaction? A) budgeting B) marketing C) staffing D) strategic planning
B
At the end of a third 12-hour shift in a row, a nurse assists in the transfer of an obese client. Which universal skill did the nurse need in order to perform this task? A) problem solving B) physical stamina C) leadership and/or persuasion D) frequent contact with the public
B
In doing a project for graduate school, a nurse investigates values to determine what career goals might look like in the future. When a nurse values comfort and peace in the dying process, rather than preserving life at all costs, what area of nursing might the nurse be employed in? A) geriatric nursing B) hospice nursing C) nurse researchers or theorists D) critical care or emergency department
B
A nurse who is not happy in his/her current position has decided to explore different job opportunities. The nurse is trying to develop a resume but doesn't have the time to research it on the internet so they hand it to a friend to proofread. Which items on the resume would be considered inappropriate to include? Select all that apply. A) Name with current mailing address along with preferred email to receive information. B) Current position held and number of years one has worked for current employer. C) Timeline as to when one would be available to start work. D) Explanation for looking for new nursing position. E) A statement that references are available on request.
B,C,D
A group of nurses in a graduate level trends and issues class are discussing the need for national standards to ensure client safety is addressed as the priority. According to Senate bill 1132 and House of Representative Act of 2015 (114th Congressional Legislative Session), the nurses are enthusiastic when which topic related to client safety is considered the priority? A) Increase use of restraints when clients become combative. B) Ability to perform CPR without a health care provider's order. C) Setting of national standards related to direct care RN-to-client ratios. D) Expanding the role of UAP to include medication administration after training
C
A nursing faculty member is hired in a community college setting with a BSN degree. The nursing faculty member is required to finish the master's degree within the first year of employment in order to continue teaching at the college. Once employed, faculty members closely follow a tenure track program with specific criteria for advancement. What type of career path is this scenario defining? A) circular career path B) noncircular career path C) linear career path D) nonlinear career path
C
A professional nurse decides to volunteer to teach women at a local church about self-breast examinations. Which type of outpatient nursing opportunities is the nurse utilizing?A) cardiac rehabilitation B) community health center C) community educationD) managed care companies
C
A 60-year-old client arrives at the hospital for a knee replacement. A nursing professional greets the client at the room, takes the client's history, and performs a preoperative assessment. Then the client is taken to surgery and the same nursing professional assists in the surgery and even closes the incision. What type of nursing professional did the client encounter today? A) nurse practitioner B) certified registered nurse anesthetist C) clinical nurse specialist D) registered nurse first assistant
D
A nurse educator in a college setting has developed leadership skills as a result of attaining further education and sharing positive change within the department. When looking at leadership in the contemporary sense, what leadership trait is characteristic of transformational leaders? A) influencing others B) guiding others C) directing others D) empowering others
D
A nurse is interested in becoming a traveling nurse. Which nursing professional organization can provide career trends as a result of Man Internet search? A) United States Department of Labor B) The United States Bureau of Statistics C) Healthy People 2020 D) The American Association of Colleges of Nursing
D
A client has been empowered by the nurse to learn to exercise and eat healthy when discharged to home from the hospital. Which best describes empowered caring in the caregiver's role as it relates to behavioral changes in the client compared to the use of traditional approaches? A) behavioral changes occur from empowering situations B) behavioral changes are not as genuine C) behavioral changes are less realistic D) long-lasting habits are the goal but not the outcome
A
A graduate nurse is looking at a large urban hospitals employment opportunities. Since the nurse recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing, which of the available employment opportunities would they be qualified to apply for the position? A) A staff nurse position working on a medical unit at a hospital. B) A nurse position working in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). C) A nurse practitioner working in a private practice clinic. D) A forensic nurse who works in the emergency room and morgue.
A
A hospice nurse manager is presenting a new outlook to the hospice team and uses an example from Covey's work on habits of an effective leader. The term trim-tab is used to delineate the small rudder that turns the larger rudder of a ship. Which habit by Covey is suggestive of the trim-tab concept? A) inspiring others B) modeling character and competence C) instilling trust D) aligning goals and systems to achieve results
A
A nurse decides to do some research on models for political action and how nurses can be utilized more in the process. The nurse becomes aware of some deplorable conditions in certain nursing homes. This starts the nurse on a research path where all nursing home facilities were visited and conditions recorded. According to the Kingdon Model for Political Processes, which key stream has developed from this nurse's research project? A) problem stream B) policy stream C) political stream D) politician stream
A
A nurse is trying to influence a client diagnosed with lung cancer to change theirhigh-risk behavior of smoking cigarettes. Which example would be considered a "coercion" form of influence? A) Nurse focuses the teaching on threat of job loss and death if they continue to smoke. B) Nurse focuses on cost savings if the client stops smoking which could be enough for a family vacation. C) Nurse reviews statistical odds of recurrent cancer which the client internalizes to make the decision. D) Nurse appeals to client's minister to discuss smoking cessation with client and pray he has the will-power to succeed.
A
A nurse practitioner (NP) has views regarding their ability to safely prescribe narcotics. They are informing fellow NPs to write their legislative representatives voicing their opinion that the state law needs to be changed. According to Cohen, Mason, Kovner, et al. (1996), this is an example of which stage of political activism? A) buying in B) self-interest C) political sophistication D) leading the way
A
A recent graduate of an accredited RN program decides to further their education by applying for a 2-year program that involves extensive studies in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and pathophysiology along with other studies involving sedation. The education also requires 90 hours of learning specific to this field. Which program is this recent graduate applying to? A) certified registered nurse anesthetist B) clinical nurse specialist C) registered nurse first assist D) nurse practitioner
A
A successful career map was shared during a presentation at a nursing conference. The presenter listed key strategies for building successful career maps. What are the key strategies for building successful career maps? A) networking and mentoring B) creating career maps and marketing C) networking and marketing D) mentoring and creating career maps
A
An effectively written letter to an elected official regarding a health care issue that affects nursing can provide a voice in the political process. The nurse begins by writing a brief summary backgroundGoRfAthDeEisSsuMeO. FRoEll.owCiOnMg this summary, the nurse should also include which data to highlight the reason for the letter? A) Be brief and specific about the desired action on the part of the elected official. B) Be detailed and lengthy when presenting key information using as many examples as possible. C) Limit each letter or e-mail message to four pages or less, if possible. D) Focus on all the issues that concerns healthcare for this letter.
A
As a nursing student begins to think about their potential job after graduation, what should be considered the best place to begin the planning process? A) Perform a self-assessment and set career goals. B) Visit nursing units that one hasn't visited while in clinical to see what type of care they provide. C) Ask the nurse recruiter where most new graduate nurses begin their nursing career. D) Visit a nursing staff in the lunch room to get some advice as to how they got their first job.
A
Following an extremely difficult semester where several students earned failing grades in clinical, a faculty member has decided to start their own business. Which initial step would be the best place to start as they begin to plan their future employment opportunity? A) Discover an idea for a viable business while practicing professional nursing. B) Gather more information about an idea to provide solid foundation for a new business concept. C) Develop the business concept by verifying the idea through the gathering of more information. D) Consult with someone to navigate the legal aspects of developing and running a business.
A
The Kingdon model for political processes identifies streams that affect agenda development and policy formation. Which stream aims at creating a political culture in elected bodies that support tackling the problem?A) political B) policyC) procedure D) problem
A
A graduate nurse (GN) has his/her first job interview tomorrow. What activities should the GN implement prior to going to the interview? Select all that apply. A) Look up the organizations mission and philosophy today to get a feel for their overall goals. B) Be prepared to talk about one's person strengths and examples of problem-solving skills. C) Put on your best pair of scrubs that are clean and ironed and make sure your shoes are clean. D) Avoid interjecting general examples of how you would handle certain situations so HIPPA is not violated. E) Ask a classmate to go to the interview and be available so you can discuss the process afterwards.
A,B
A nurse has lobbied the state legislator frequently regarding a bill that is to come to the floor in the coming months. In addition to electronic media as a vehicle to contact officials, what more traditional modes of communication might the nurse also try? Select all that apply. A) Letters that are concise, well-organized, and easy to read. B) Town hall meetings. C) Telephone calls with yourself and other colleagues who have similar interests. D) Personal visits that are scheduled through their assistants. E) Standing in parking lots to flag them down as these are leaving for the day
A,B,C,D
A nurse who has worked on a medical-surgical unit for over 20 years has agreed to mentor a graduate nurse. However, the first week didn't go so well. The GN was late for all 3 days, slipped away to check her Facebook throughout the day, and didn't look up any of her medications since "I'm done with nursing school and books!" The mentor discusses this with the manager saying he/she would prefer someone else mentor this student since which requirements of successful mentoring were lacking? Select all that apply. A) punctuality and proper timing of medication/skills B) attitude of openness to learning C) complementary personalities D) being prepared with a firm knowledge base E) similar goals for nursing care of clients
A,B,C,D
A nurse is considering running for a legislative position to bring their expertise on health and safety issues to the forefront. To be an effective lobbyist, the nurse should evaluate which characteristics as beneficial to fulfill the duties of the job? Select all that apply. A) Ability to convey answers to questions in an honest, accurate manner to the best of their ability. B) Ability to research and collect valid data on topics that affect their constituents. C) Ability to "Wing it" when asked a question that they are not prepared to answer until time permits for further research. D) Ability to listen to what the candidates running for higher offices are saying about health issues. E) Being forceful when trying to get a point across about the "reality" of health in the area.
A,B,D
Lobbyists and political action committees (PAC) each perform key roles in the political process. A lobbyist for the American Nurses Association (ANA) tries to paint a picture when persuading legislature members to vote a certain way. When talking to nursing students about this, which advantages can been seen when statistical data is used effectively? Select all that apply. A) Take the numbers and put them in "human" terms. B) Report the numbers in simple terms like "1 out of 3 clients" rather than 33% of the population. C) Make sure to bring copies of charts and graphs that are color-coded. D) As much as possible, use national, state, and local statistics since most representatives are concerned about their local constituents. E) Always manipulate the statistics to show how vital it is for the population.
A,B,D
A group of nurses who graduated from nursing school together are meeting to discuss their views on today's health care environment. They develop some strategies to remain viable in today's employment market. Which strategies would be considered most beneficial in the current health care environment? Select all that apply. A) Maintain a current up-to-date resume. B) Develop some interview questions and call on a buddy to bounce questions/answers back and forth with one another. C) Research for a list of the top paying nursing jobs in the U. S. D) Sending out resume randomly to various hospitals to get a feel for the job market E) Attend professional meetings and conventions to network with others in the profession.
A,B,E
With the national shortage of primary care health care providers, many states do not want to recognize a need for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) as the terminal degree for APRN practice. A nurse exploring further schooling options to become a nurse practitioner may identify which effect the increased time needed to complete a DNP program could have on the public seeking care? Select all that apply. A) increase in amount of time to get an appointment B) increase in health care costs C) overall, lower standard of care for the average person seeking health care D) increase in overall prescriptions written for narcotics E) increase usage of health care provider assistants as a cost-effective alternative
A,B,E
A Capstone (senior) nursing class has invited a member of their local state nursing league, who is also an ANA delegate, to discuss the current legislative and regulatory initiatives being discussed Congress. Examples of the 115th Congress session might include which topics being presented to this senior class? Select all that apply. A) Working on promoting safe, ethical work environments to protect client safety. B) Seeking full scope of practice doctorial prepared nurse educators. C) Allow APRNs to certify clients for home health services. D) Encourage all levels of nurses to be able to refer clients to outclient therapies. E) Helping cut cost of health care by encouraging APRNs to order older, cheaper medications.
A,C
Which the following traits of a nurse in charge of a busy ICU would be viewed primarily as a "leader" rather than a "manager" role? Select all that apply. A) Looking forward to creating a vision for the unit over the next 15 years. B) Ensuring the unit has all supplies they need to provide quality care. C) Efficiently looking at resource expenditures focusing especially on high-dollar items. D) Encouraging the nursing staff to engage in EBP research projects that may be considered unconventional. E) Working with passion to find a human connection with each member of the nursing staff.
A,D,E
A health care legislation bill is set to go to the state legislature for a vote within a few months. A nurse decides to begin visiting with elected officials in the hopes of influencing their action on the piece of pending legislation. What is the correct term for the nurse's role in this situation? A) member of a political action committee(PAC) B) lobbyist C) campaign donor D) political strategist
B
A lobbyist for the ANA has contacted many nurses to find out their opinions on health care reform. Following receipt of the information, the lobbyists put together information in aggregate form. In addition, the lobbyist requested that all nurses write their elected officials. What is the most effective weapon for the lobbyist? A) letter writing B) constituent pressure C) personal visit D) e-mail
B
A nurse attends a conference in a different state and develops friendships with those at the conference. On the last day of the conference, the nurse looks in the notebook and finds all the names and addresses of the conference attendees provided by the sponsor. Which strategy best provides information to others in the nursing community based on projects of interest? A) business card distribution B) active collaboration C) willingness to call others D) a genuine desire to help others
B
A nurse attends a wound-healing conference and brings back information about a change in practice that he or she believes needs to occur on the unit. The nurse manager encourages the nurse to empower colleagues to provide their thoughts on the changes the nurse believes are in the best interests of the clients on the unit. Which term best describes an avenue for participatory decision making? A) team decision making B) consensus decision making C) individual decision making D) autocratic decision making
B
A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who is homeless. The client has had multiple admissions in the past year related to diabetic ketoacidosis. When questioned, the client simply states, "I can't afford insulin." Which is considered a responsibility of a nurse when it comes to advocating for safe care for their assigned clients? A) Research possible treatments for their current health status. B) Ensure clients have access to appropriate services to meet their health needs. C) Provide mechanisms for clients to control how their body responds to treatment regimens. D) Take control over appointing other disciplines to work with the client to get them to a higher level of wellness.
B
A nurse is working with a morbidly obese client who doesn't want to bath or get out of bed. Which statement by the nurse reveals her passion for helping others achieve a high quality of health? A) "Let's just get the bath done and over with for the day." B) "Let's see if you can walk one more step today than yesterday." C) "Do you want me to call your health care provider and explain why you didn't get a bath today?" D) "I know you must hurt all over, so I'll let you rest some more."
B
A nurse manager attends a conference on leadership skills and contemplates how to be a better leader. One of the staff members on the unit recently stated that the manager did not empower the members of the staff and was extremely picky about everything. What would be the criteria for effective leadership that deals with empowerment? A) Is the leader aware of issues encountered by nurses engaged in client care activities? B) Does the leader effectively delegate tasks to others, or does he or she micromanage everything? C) Does the leader provide the needed resources to provide quality nursing services? D) Does the leader demonstrate sensitivity to the impact of self on others, leading to effective use of self?
B
A nurse manager interviews several qualified applicants for a position on the unit. The applicant being interviewed today has previously worked as a supervisor in a long-term care facility. Which universal job skill relates to the supervisory experience? A) problem solving/creativity B) leadership/persuasion C) frequent contact with the public D) manual dexterity
B
A nurse with 5 years of experience in the field has recently decided to pursue a teaching career in a university setting. The nurse currently has a baccalaureate degree. What is the next level of education that this nurse must obtain in order to reach her goal? A) certification B) graduate nursing education C) specialized nursing experience D) RN degree
B
Career development is an iterative and continuous process combining linear and nonlinear approaches. A model has been suggested for use that has five phases of career planning. Which phase relates to self-assessments? A) scanning the environment B) periodic reality checks C) incongruence forces alternative career path D) decision to stay or make a change
B
Mentoring involves the process of enlisting an experienced guide or trusted adviser who assumes responsibility for the professional growth and advancement of a less experienced person, called the protégé. When a nurse mentors another nurse, how does the mentoring process best enhance career opportunities for the protégé? A) The protégé can receive an accurate reference from a mentor if looking to make a change. B) The protégé learns from a mentor who role models a career path. C) The protégé becomes a trusted assistant to the mentor by sharing career goals. D) The protégé is guided by a mentor when specialty practice changes to assist in the transition.
B
The president of a local chapter of a nursing professional organization determines that there is a need for a change in the alignment of the chapter. Which Covey's role of a leader looks at inspiring trust? A) aligning B) modeling C) empowering D) path finding
B
When a newly appointed nursing manager focuses on setting a priority for the unit to develop and build an outstanding nursing team. Which "Habit" from Covey is being utilized in this goal? A) Seek first to understand, then to be understood. B) Put first things first. C) Have a balanced, systematic program for self-renewal. D) Find your own voice and inspire others to find theirs.
B
Which document provides evidence for meeting the criteria of a promotion? A) reference list B) nursing portfolio C) cover letter D) résumé
B
Which student would be ideal to work in a surgery unit that limits direct communication with clients and families? A) Student who likes to focus on client education prior to discharge. B) Quiet student who is very meticulous about maintaining sterile fields during procedures. C) Student who excels in group activities and primarily takes the leader role. D) Reserved student who enjoys visiting with elderly clients and utilizes reminiscing.
B
A nurse manager is working on their annual departmental budget. They notice a variance in actual versus projected salary expenses. The manager will build in overtime hours for which potential scenario? Select all that apply. A) A nurse with a newborn calls in several times in a row when the child is placed in daycare and becomes ill. B) Medical emergency with one of the clients happens at shift change. C) Unit has received multiple, unexpected admissions within a short time frame. D) Many of the nurses have volunteered to be on hospital-wide committees that meet at least once/week. E) The unit is short two unlicensed assistive personnel and nurses are doing primary care.
B,C
A hospital is looking to fill a vacant staff nurse position in the inclient unit. After interviewing many qualified applicants, they decide to offer the job to a nurse who is best utilized during regional and seasonal shortages. What type of nurse might the nurse manager consider hiring? A) A nurse who works in a rehabilitation center. B) A nurse who works in the operating room. C) A travel nurse with 10 years' experience. D) A long-term care nurse with no experience.
C
A manager of a busy surgical care center is working on the annual budget. Nursing has suggested a need for a new blanket warmer for clients when they arrive to the operating room. The last budget meeting required a 10% reduction in proposed items. The manager elects to keep the blanket warmer in the budget. What major task of the manager best describes the review and purchase of budgeted items that the surgery center needs? A) ability to work with people B) assuring smooth workflow processes C) efficiently using resources D) communicating clearly
C
A middle-aged NP is looking to change their career path. They would like to have an academic schedule so that they can be home during the summer months to supervise their teenaged children. They would like to teach clinical skills with students. Which academic program will best meet this NPs goals? A) faculty position in a large research university B) pharmacy professor for NP program C) community college program which focuses on technical nursing D) staff position in urban hospital teaching competency skills to UAPs
C
A nurse has been working for 20 years in a fast-paced emergency department. The nurse decides a change of pace is needed and begins looking for a new career in a setting that allows the ability to establish long-term relationships with clients. Which job opportunity could be what this nurse is looking for? A) A nurse in a cardiac rehabilitation center. B) A nurse in an outpatient clinic. C) A nurse in a long-term care setting D) A nurse in a surgery center.
C
A nurse in graduate school takes a class on political science as an elective. The nurse was able to identify strategies to stay abreast of current legislative and public policy issues. What is the easiest way to stay abreast of current legislative and public policy issues? A) printed materials of political bills B) electronic media of political decisions C) website review of publications D) receipt of periodic legislative reports
C
A nurse in the operating room has grown weary of the hours and would like to spend more time with the family. The nurse sets sights on meeting with a career counselor who suggests working on a career map. The nurse has never heard of one before. What is the first step in working on a career map? A) envisioning a future B) creation of a blueprint C) identification of values D) determining the importance of each value
C
A nurse is monitoring an elderly client with heart failure. After listening to the client's lungs, the nurse hears decreased breath sounds on the left side. Since this is a change in the client's previous assessment, the nurse notifies the health care provider for further instruction. Which universal job skill did the nurse utilize in this situation? A) helping or instructing other health care personnel B) physical stamina C) problem solving D) manual dexterity
C
A nurse is running for office on the platform of health care reform. The strategies that this nurse wants to incorporate into public policy are a maximum of one nurse to six clients per shift and access to health care for everyone. Which term best describes formalized procedures that are followed by persons responsible for delivering governmental or institutional services? A) policy enforcement B) public procedures C) public policies D) laws
C
A nurse on a busy medical-surgical unit notices that when a particular UAP works on their team, several delegated items are not completed. The nurse has decided to "write up" the UAP with a warning. After the written warning, the UAP completes the tasks delegated to them in a timely fashion. Which change strategy did the nurse utilize in this scenario? A) empirical--rational strategies B) normative--re-educative strategies C) power--coercive strategies D) facilitative strategies
C
A nurse practitioner (NP) is opening a clinic practice in a rural community that lacks health care providers. They are required to file paperwork with various agencies. What qualifications will the NP have to have before they can receive third party reimbursement? A) unencumbered status with State Board of Nursing B) financial plan showing enough funds to maintain practice for at least 6 months C) certification through a national organization D) required number of CEUs depending on state where they practice
C
A nurse schedules an appointment with a local representative. When outlining a plan to visit the elected official, how much time should the nurse plan for the actual meeting? A) 5 to 10 minutes B) 10 to 15 minutes C) 15 to 30 minutes D) 30 to 45 minutes
C
A nurse writes a letter to assigned congressperson about an issue involving health care. In order to be effective with writing a letter to an elected official, a nurse should include what in the first paragraph? A) Greet the official according to his or her title in the salutation. B) Add personal experiences and views eliminating the tone of a form letter. C) Identify yourself as a constituent, health care expert, and credible source on the issue. D) Provide contact information as legislators monitor letters from their constituents.
C
A nurse, after several years of medical-surgical experience, decides to specialize in another aspect of nursing care. The nurse looks to set up a career vision statement that will begin the process of finding the ideal nursing position that incorporates their nursing-related passions. Which human life transition may cause revisions in the career vision statement based on a mental health status change? A) reduced child care responsibilities B) position that requires less physical exertion C) re-enter clinical practice because of a change in marital status D) leave a position to stay home with children
C
A nursing department dean is hired to lead a major university initiative that encompasses leadership strategies. Which role that Covey has listed as the most effective for leadership has to do with getting others to internally unleash their human potential for the dean? A) aligning B) modeling C) empowering D) path finding
C
Leaders choose how they use power based on their philosophical beliefs while considering specific situations. According to Covey, what describes the overall real test of interpersonal skills in transformational leadership? A) to permit others to validate themselves B) alignment of goals benefits members C) mutual learning, mutual influence, mutual benefits D) to make all contributors accountable
C
Professional nurses assume leadership roles when coordinating care and making recommendations to interprofessional team members. What best describes the feminist approach to leadership? A) concept of mutuality B) concept of empowerment C) concept of "power with" D) concept of transformation
C
Some senior level BSN students were discussing with their faculty some flaws and gaps in the health care delivery system. They ask the faculty if nurses can influence policy changes. The faculty response was positive but they also shared the fact that this rarely happens because of which factor? A) Pharmaceutical firms have the most influence in the legislature. B) No legislator member wants to address the needs of clients. C) Financial resources are lacking for nurse-driven health policy. D) Big tobacco firms always pay large amounts to reserve a seat at the negotiating table.
C
When professional nurses network, a variety of learning experiences takes place. Which learning activity would create a way of benchmarking across the United States? A) expansion of professional networks B) becoming aware of career opportunities C) learning about nursing care practice variances across settings D) supporting each other in various ways
C
When the nurse truly empowers the client, positive outcomes can be the result. Which prerequisite to empowerment encompasses turning to higher powers without the need for social prominence? A) power by purpose B) power by reflection C) power by gestalt D) power by giving
C
During a discussion on trends/issues in nursing, students were asked to identify some topics that were passed in the legislature with nursing backing the program. Of the topics students want to explore for their class presentation, which would the faculty ask the students to reconsider and change to a different focus? Select all that apply. A) client safety needs B) HIV virus funding programs C) reasonable percentage of tax to be placed on nicotine products D) direct Medicare reimbursement to APRNs E) minimum salary for nurse educators
C,E
A busy nurse manager on a medical-surgical unit has just read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Which habit of effective leaders was added to the other seven and incorporates periodic analysis of values and beliefs? A) blending voices to develop shared vision B) empowering others to use their talents C) empowering others to live out passions D) hearing one's own voice and inspiring others to find theirs
D
A chief nursing officer in a busy, downtown, urban hospital has a major collaborative vision regarding nursing andGwRoAuDldEliSkeMtOoRsEee.tCheOvMision become reality by the year 2020. The chief nursing officer creates a plan to communicate the vision and to empower individual nurses to help meet the goals and objectives that accompany it. This is an example of which key to empowering people within an organization? A) assisting in releasing motivation employees possess B) creating autonomy through boundaries C) replacing the traditional hierarchy with self-directed teams D) sharing information
D
A client chooses to use a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) to deliver her child. After reviewing the credentials required to practice as a CNM, which degree program would the nurse anticipate the CNM's diploma to contain? A) licensed practical nurse degree B) generalist nurse C) certification program D) advanced practice nursing degree
D
A client was prescribed digoxin for a cardiac arrhythmia in the hospital setting by a nursing health care professional. Which type of advanced practice nurse did this client likely encounter? A) clinical nurse specialist B) certified registered nurse anesthetist C) certified nurse-midwife D) nurse practitioner
D
A new graduate nurse has accepted a job on a nursing unit in a busy orthopedic unit and has been working for the last 6 months developing skills. The nurse has worked with many colleagues and has seen many instances where the manager has been accessible, communicated well, and has supported the staff. The nurse determines that the leader on the unit is an exceptional nursing leader. What remaining criteria for evaluating effective leaders does McCauley and Van Velsor list that would relate to accountability? A) Does the leader use effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills? B) Can the leader effectively modify his or her behavior and that of others? C) Is the leader willing to help others grow as professional nurses? D) Does the leader set high standards and hold others and self to the standards?
D
A nurse gets done with work and heads to son's baseball game. While sitting in the stands, the nurse strikes up a conversation with one of the other parents on the son's team. Which networking location is best for expanding their knowledge outside of nursing? A) work (health care-related) B) school C) professional organizational meetings D) community service activities
D
A political rally occurs in the evening and the nurse leaving work attends at the request of a friend. Which term best describes the science and art of political government? A) public policies B) political competence lobbyist C) political action committee D) politics
D
Which senior-level nursing student should be encouraged to apply for a position in a cardiac critical care unit? A) student with passion for working with elderly clients B) student who finds their greatest desire to work with mentally challenged individuals C) student who finds great reward helping individuals die with dignity D) student who spends extra time in skills lab practicing on the more complex skills like trach care
D
A 55-year-old male recently suffered a myocardial infarction and has been prescribed cardiac rehabilitation. The client works three times a week with a nurse who monitors the client's exercise with a monitor, periodic pulse, and blood pressure measurements. Which education level is the minimum that this nurse must have obtained to work in the cardiac rehabilitation setting? A) education of general practice nurse B) education of a licensed practical nurse C) education of advanced practice nurse D) education at the postgraduate level
A
A graduate nurse (GN) has made an appointment to talk with their nurse manager about feelings of distress. They are actually thinking about quitting and leaving the nursing profession. Which issues encountered would be considered outside the nurse manager ability to intervene in order make a more positive experience for this GN? Select all that apply. A) Lack of self-confidence about their nursing abilities and judgment. B) Unrealistic expectations from the staff who think once a student graduates, they should know the basics for caring for a client. C) Imbalance between individual efforts and rewards from work. D) Horizontal violence by other nurses who are assigning the most difficult clients to the GN. E) Inability to organize tasks needed for effective nursing care in a timely manner.
A,C,E
A student nursing organization would like to lobby for more services for their homeless teenager population in the local area. They are discussing the pros and cons related to email campaigns. Which would be considered a con (disadvantage) of bombarding their local representative with emails? Select all that apply. A) The impact of the problem can be watered down by sheer numbers. B) Access to computers is readily available in the student population. C) Possibility of multiple messages by one representative may get sent to "spam." D) Message is too short and concise so staffers don't consider it a worthy topic. E) Sender doesn't mention the fact that they are a constituent, so email is moved to wastebasket.
A,C,E
A 25-year-old woman recently applied for insurance coverage through a national company. After submitting the application, the woman receives a phone call from the company's nurse case manager to review medical records and certify insurance coverage. Which level of educational experience has the nurse case manager earned in order to certify insurance coverage at an insurance company? A) licensed practical nursing education B) general nursing practice education C) certification by a professional organization D) advanced practice nursing education
B