exam 1 module questions

Which of the following qualities do nurse leaders possess that makes them obtain excellence in their role?

ability to provide clear visions, goals, + expectations

Which of the following best describes the nurse leader in the role of negotiator?

mediates internal/external conflict w/ various stakeholders

A nurse has a difficult decision to make regarding patient care. What should the nurse due to influence a positive outcome? (Select all that apply.) A] Gather data and input from a variety of sources. B] Understand the repercussions of each option. C] Identify a number of different options. D] Slow down the thinking process E] Make a quick decision and act on it immediately

A + B + C + D

A nurse educator determines that the present classroom environment is ineffective in promoting critical thinking. What methods could the educator employ in the classroom to improve critical thinking? (Select all that apply.) A] Problem-based learning exercises B] Case studies C] Lecture D] Simulation E] Study guides

A + B + D

Which of the options below correctly correlate the decision-making model to the nursing process? (Select all that apply.) A]Implement: Choose alternative, implement alternative B]Plan: Identify the decision, collect data C]Evaluate: Evaluate decision-making steps D]Assess: Identify criteria for decision, identify alternatives

A + C

A nurse manager is mentoring a new facilitator. What decision-making models can the manager suggest to the facilitator that will help minimize the impact of an unskilled facilitator? (Select all that apply.) A] Decision tree B] Logic model C] Decision grid D] Consequence table E] Payoff table

A + C + D + E

A staff nurse is having difficulty with problem solving in patient care and the nurse manager is counseling the nurse. What suggestions by the nurse manager may assist the staff nurse in improving problem solving skills? (Select all that apply.) A] Slow down thinking B] Combine personal and professional feelings C] Ask closed-ended questions D] Override bias E] Systematize data collection

A + D + E

A nurse manager is making a decision based on a problem with a staff member. What would be the optimal end product of the decision? A] A chosen course of action B] An alternative problem C] An action that guarantees success D] A restatement of the solution

A] A chosen course of action

A nursing instructor is discussing ways to improve critical thinking during a clinical rotation with a student. The student asks the nurse what critical thinking is. What is the best response by the nursing instructor? A] It is a synonym for the problem-solving process. B] It requires reasoning and creative analysis. C] It is narrower in scope than decision making. D] It is a simple approach to decision making.

B] It requires reasoning and creative analysis.

A nurse on the acute care unit demonstrates the positive traits of a good leader when working with new employees. What trait does the nurse manager cite when performing the nurse's evaluation? A]The assigned position B]Role modeling C]Decides daily patient assignments D]Planning a unit's goals

B]Role modeling

What are recent examples of National Patient Safety Goals as identified by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)? (Select all that apply.)

Identify patient safety risks, Improve staff communication, Use medications safely, Identify patients correctly

A staff nurse informs the nurse manager that the nurse would like to gain broader experience in other departments of the acute care facility. What response by the nurse manager demonstrates effective leadership? A]"I would like you to be a preceptor for the new nurse that was just hired." B]"Would you be willing to help on another unit? They need a shift leader for a couple weeks." C]"Would you be willing to work with one of the senior nurses for a while, until you learn how we operate here?" D]"Getting broader experience isn't as valuable as specializing."

C]"Would you be willing to work with one of the senior nurses for a while, until you learn how we operate here?"

A nurse leader is having a discussion with a team member about changes that will be made on the unit. Which statement by the team member demonstrates the greatest problem for the leader? A]"Do you have an idea what direction we need to go?" B]"Your plans for the changes will be difficult to implement." C]"Can you tell me why my suggestion will not work?" D]"I don't think you heard what the rest of us had to say."

D]"I don't think you heard what the rest of us had to say."

A nurse manager must make an important decision regarding a staff member's continued employment on the unit. In order to avoid the pitfalls involved in decision-making, what should the nurse manager do? A]Base the decision on the first impression of the staff member. B]Make the decision based on past history. C]Involve several staff members on the unit to assist with the decision. D]Choose a decision-making style that will best fit the situation.

D]Choose a decision-making style that will best fit the situation.

A nurse exhibits leadership traits associated with the role of nurse leader. What activities demonstrated by the nurse would demonstrate these leadership traits? (Select all that apply.)

Establishing goals for the coming year, Advocating for an employee regarding personnel policies, Providing a motivational speech at the new employee orientation, Mentoring two new managers, Providing feedback about job performance

Which of the following is a decision-making tool often used by today's nurse leaders/managers for program/unit evaluation? Flow charts Program outcomes Review techniques Quarterly reports

Flow charts

When making a decision about using a prn pool for added staffing, what can the nurse manager do to make the best decision? Get multiple people to give input into the decision. Make a decision and then question the facts. Don't question the first impression. Make a decision with all of the facts.

Make a decision with all of the facts.

A nurse manager is holding a meeting to discuss a sensitive issue with the staff. A previous meeting was held regarding the same issue and it ended in a negative manner. What action can the manager take in order to minimize the impact of leader/group style mismatch?

The manager should be aware of the needs of the group. Someone with an appropriate leadership style should be appointed as a participant. --> Appoint a leader as a participant

Which of the following are sources of conflict that nurse leaders might face? [select all] multigen nurses btwn members of hc team novice + seasoned nurses pt's support system cultural diff

all of the above