Reference no: EM133482898

Question

1. A team is working on solutions to a clinical problem and is assigned the task of decision-making. Which of the following is the best example of this action?

A determine what the root cause are

B identify the original problem

C identify groups of individuals who will be affected

D choose between the possible actions

2. Two nurses disagree on an action to take for a specific patient and situation. What is the priority action that exemplifies traditional problem-solving?

A determine the root cause of the disagreement

B decide on the action and implement it

C ask each nurse to state their position

D ask other nurses' for their opinions

3. A nurse manager is using an evidence-based approach to solving a clinical question on how to reduce falls. Usina a PICO for included?

A The patients who would be impacted

B The changes that would be applied

C The equipment costs necessary for the implementation

D The number of nurses to include in the PICO process

4. A leader needs to engage in some of these; which are the essential ones?

A open communication

B collaboration at all levels

C staff development opportunities

D overseeing the financial impact

E approving schedule changes for staff

5. The leader of an offsite clinic makes decisions independently and is active in overseeing the nursing practice at the clinic. Choose the correct leadership style.

A authoritarian

B transactional

C democratic

D laissez-faire

6. Which of these functions form the actions of managers

A planning

B directing

C organizing

D staffing

E empowering

F collaborating

7. Which of these actions can an RN delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UP)?

A feed a stable patient with one-sided weakness

B reposition a patient every 2 hours

C assess a surgical wound site

D weigh a patient

E teach a patient how to use a walker

F transport a patient to CT

8. The nursing unit consists of a culturally diverse staff. Which variables should the manager consider when supporting delegation?

A how to communicate

B concepts of time

C individual intelligence

D biological variations

E social networks

9. A good practice includes the ability to prioritize. Think about what actions to take after getting report and then throughout the shift? Put these in order from doing first to last

A organize the work based on prioritization

B determine what can be delegated

C complete tasks

D reprioritize work

E postpone lower priority to the next shift or day

10. Which of these is the less optimal way to do daily planning for a nurse's workday?

A making changes in prioritization when new information becomes available

B responding to patient or client needs as they arise

C recognizing that making a plan and sticking to it is frequently not possible

D taking the time to reassess all patients.