Leadership Module 1 Practice Questions

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

A nurse exhibits leadership traits associated with the role of the nurse leader. What activities demonstrated by the nurse would demonstrate these leadership traits?

a CHOSEN course of action

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?

Choose a decision making style that will best fit the situation

A nurse manager must make an important decision regarding a staff members continued employment on the unit. In order to avoid the pitfalls involved in decision making, what should the nurse manager do?

Role Modeling

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 nurses evaluation

Decision Grid Allows comparison of apples to apples. Lists alternative options as well as different criteria, leaving a clear comparison of alternatives.

A nursing staff is presently using disposable biopsy forceps in the endoscopy suite, and the nurse manager is questioning the cost-effectiveness of this practice. What would be an appropriate tool to find a cost-effective solution?

"Would you be willing to help on another unit? They need a shift leader for a couple of weeks"?

A staff nurse informes the manager that the nurse would like to gain broader experience in other departments of the ac facility. What response by the nurse demonstrates effective leadership?

It requires reasoning and creative analysis

The student asks the nurse what critical thinking is :

True

True or false : using first impressions to guide the decision making process is a common flaw and considered a pitfall in using decision making tools

False Human error is always a possibility , tools can assess, however, they cannot prevent error

True or false: decision making tools such as decision trees or consequence tables are in place to prevent errors in the decision making process

Ability to provide clear visions, goals, and expectations .. The leaders should provide all of the above, along with being a proactive communicator, provide timely feedback, and act in a positive proactive manner.

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

Implement : Choose alternative, implement alternative Evaluate: Evaluate decision-making steps

Which options below correctly correlate the decision making model to the nursing process?

F. All the Above Conflicts arise and are related to stress of caring for multiple well beings, fearing for a lowed ones health, and differing values and beliefs

Which of the Following are sources of conflicts nurse leaders might face? a. Patient Support System b. Multigenerational nurses c. Novice and Seasoned d. Cultural differences e. Between members of the health care team f. All the Above

Use evidence based data to validate

What action should the nurse take after using intuitive decision making

Clearly define objectives Gather pertinent data Develop realistic timeline Think logically

What are some elements nurse managers/leaders that are crucial to use to complete the decision making process.

Case studies, Simulation, Problem-Based learning exercises

What critical thinking methods can be used inside the classroom?

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Reserved typically for strategic planning

What does 'SWOT' represent?

Gather data and input from a variety of sources Identify a number of different options Understand the repercussions of each option Slow down the thinking process

What should the nurse do to influence positive outcomes in an important decision regarding patient care?

Slow down thinking Systemize data collection Override Bias

What suggestions by the nurse manager may assist the nurse in improving problem solving skills?

When time is of essence : recognizing patterns and similarities by combining common sense and experience

When do you use intuitive judgement?

make a decision based upon all the facts

When making a decision about using a prn float pool for added staffing, what can the nurse manager do to make the best decision?

Flow charts

Which decision making tool is often used by todays nurse leaders/managers for program evaluation

Mediates internal or external conflict with various stakeholders

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