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For Effective Leadership And Management In Nursing 9th Edition
By Eleanor Sullivan Latest Update
Graded A+
,Effective Leadership & Management In Nursing, 9e (Sullivan)
Chapter 1 Introducing Nursing Management
1) A Nurse Manager Is Participating In The Healthcare Organization's Strategic
Planning Committee. Which Factor Is The Primary Driving Force And Controlling
Factor In New Initiatives This Committee Might Recommend?
1. Cost Of Care
2. Access To Care
3. Availability Of Care
4. Quality Of
Care Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. While All Of The Options Given Are Driving Forces In Today's Healthcare
Environment, The Cost Of Providing Care Is Still The Primary Issue. Cost Of Care Controls
Access, Availability, And Quality.
2. Access To Care Is Controlled By The Ability To Pay.
3. Care Will Not Be Available If It Cannot Be Funded.
4. Healthcare Providers Do Not Like To Correlate Quality With Cost, But The Economic
Reality Is That Quality Care Must Also Be Funded Care.
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management Of Care
Nursing/Int Conc: Nursing Process: Evaluation/Leadership
Learning Outcome: 1-1: Explain Changes To Healthcare Over The Past Decade, Including
Those Resulting From Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act; Demands To Reduce
Errors And Improve Patient Safety; And Evolving Medical And Communication
Technology.
,2) A Nurse Has Been Invited To Discuss Healthcare Costs At A Senior
Citizens' Club. What Information Should The Nurse Plan To Include In This
Discussion?
1. While Healthcare Costs Continue To Rise, The Percentage Of The United States
(U.S.) Economy Spent On Healthcare Has Slowly Declined To Less Than 12%.
2. Regulations Brought About By The Patient Protection And Affordable Care
Act (Ppaca) Should Bring Financial Relief To Healthcare Consumers.
3. The United States Spends More Money On Healthcare Than Any Other Country.
4. Healthcare Spending In The United States Is Slowly Declining Due To Passage Of Bills
Such As The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act (Ppaca).
Answer: 2
Explanation: 1. In 2009, Healthcare Costs Consumed More Than 17% Of The Country's
Gross Domestic Product.
2. Implementation Of Ppaca And Its Regulations Have Not Been Formulated.
3. The United States Spends More Than $2.5 Trillion On Healthcare Annually, More
Than Any Other Country.
4. While This Act Has Been Passed, It Is Not Operationalized. Healthcare Spending
Continues To Rise.
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management Of Care
Nursing/Int Conc: Nursing Process: Planning/Education
Learning Outcome: 1-1: Explain Changes To Healthcare Over The Past Decade, Including
Those Resulting From Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act; Demands To Reduce
Errors And Improve Patient Safety; And Evolving Medical And Communication
Technology.
3) A 70-Year-Old Client Develops A Catheter-Induced Urinary Tract Infection. Which
Statement By The Nurse Would Indicate To The Nurse Manager A Need For Additional
Understanding Of This Situation?
1. "I Wonder If There Was A Break Of Sterility When This Catheter Was Inserted."
2. "Thankfully We Can Treat This With An Antibiotic."
3. "This Could Potentially Cost The Hospital A Lot Of Money."
4. "I Will Talk To My Unlicensed Assistants About Proper Urinary
Catheter Care." Answer: 2
Explanation: 1. Wondering About A Break In Sterility Indicates That The Nurse Is
Concerned About The Process That Might Have Contributed To This Infection.
2. The Nurse Who Focuses On Taking Care Of The Results Of A Potential Medical
Mistake Is Not Accepting The Seriousness Of The Situation.
3. The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services No Longer Cover The Costs
Incurred By Medical Mistakes. This Urinary Tract Infection Could Cost The Hospital
The Cost Of Treatment, Including Increased Length Of Stay.
4. The Nurse Has Identified That Improper Care May Result In Poor Outcomes
For The Client. Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management Of Care
, Nursing/Int Conc: Nursing Process: Evaluation/Education
Learning Outcome: 1-1: Explain Changes To Healthcare Over The Past Decade, Including
Those Resulting From Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act; Demands To Reduce
Errors And Improve Patient Safety; And Evolving Medical And Communication
Technology.
4) Which Healthcare Situations Reflect The Philosophy Of Quality Management As
Designed By Deming?
Note: Credit Will Be Given Only If All Correct Choices And No Incorrect Choices Are Selected.
For Effective Leadership And Management In Nursing 9th Edition
By Eleanor Sullivan Latest Update
Graded A+
,Effective Leadership & Management In Nursing, 9e (Sullivan)
Chapter 1 Introducing Nursing Management
1) A Nurse Manager Is Participating In The Healthcare Organization's Strategic
Planning Committee. Which Factor Is The Primary Driving Force And Controlling
Factor In New Initiatives This Committee Might Recommend?
1. Cost Of Care
2. Access To Care
3. Availability Of Care
4. Quality Of
Care Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. While All Of The Options Given Are Driving Forces In Today's Healthcare
Environment, The Cost Of Providing Care Is Still The Primary Issue. Cost Of Care Controls
Access, Availability, And Quality.
2. Access To Care Is Controlled By The Ability To Pay.
3. Care Will Not Be Available If It Cannot Be Funded.
4. Healthcare Providers Do Not Like To Correlate Quality With Cost, But The Economic
Reality Is That Quality Care Must Also Be Funded Care.
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management Of Care
Nursing/Int Conc: Nursing Process: Evaluation/Leadership
Learning Outcome: 1-1: Explain Changes To Healthcare Over The Past Decade, Including
Those Resulting From Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act; Demands To Reduce
Errors And Improve Patient Safety; And Evolving Medical And Communication
Technology.
,2) A Nurse Has Been Invited To Discuss Healthcare Costs At A Senior
Citizens' Club. What Information Should The Nurse Plan To Include In This
Discussion?
1. While Healthcare Costs Continue To Rise, The Percentage Of The United States
(U.S.) Economy Spent On Healthcare Has Slowly Declined To Less Than 12%.
2. Regulations Brought About By The Patient Protection And Affordable Care
Act (Ppaca) Should Bring Financial Relief To Healthcare Consumers.
3. The United States Spends More Money On Healthcare Than Any Other Country.
4. Healthcare Spending In The United States Is Slowly Declining Due To Passage Of Bills
Such As The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act (Ppaca).
Answer: 2
Explanation: 1. In 2009, Healthcare Costs Consumed More Than 17% Of The Country's
Gross Domestic Product.
2. Implementation Of Ppaca And Its Regulations Have Not Been Formulated.
3. The United States Spends More Than $2.5 Trillion On Healthcare Annually, More
Than Any Other Country.
4. While This Act Has Been Passed, It Is Not Operationalized. Healthcare Spending
Continues To Rise.
Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management Of Care
Nursing/Int Conc: Nursing Process: Planning/Education
Learning Outcome: 1-1: Explain Changes To Healthcare Over The Past Decade, Including
Those Resulting From Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act; Demands To Reduce
Errors And Improve Patient Safety; And Evolving Medical And Communication
Technology.
3) A 70-Year-Old Client Develops A Catheter-Induced Urinary Tract Infection. Which
Statement By The Nurse Would Indicate To The Nurse Manager A Need For Additional
Understanding Of This Situation?
1. "I Wonder If There Was A Break Of Sterility When This Catheter Was Inserted."
2. "Thankfully We Can Treat This With An Antibiotic."
3. "This Could Potentially Cost The Hospital A Lot Of Money."
4. "I Will Talk To My Unlicensed Assistants About Proper Urinary
Catheter Care." Answer: 2
Explanation: 1. Wondering About A Break In Sterility Indicates That The Nurse Is
Concerned About The Process That Might Have Contributed To This Infection.
2. The Nurse Who Focuses On Taking Care Of The Results Of A Potential Medical
Mistake Is Not Accepting The Seriousness Of The Situation.
3. The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services No Longer Cover The Costs
Incurred By Medical Mistakes. This Urinary Tract Infection Could Cost The Hospital
The Cost Of Treatment, Including Increased Length Of Stay.
4. The Nurse Has Identified That Improper Care May Result In Poor Outcomes
For The Client. Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management Of Care
, Nursing/Int Conc: Nursing Process: Evaluation/Education
Learning Outcome: 1-1: Explain Changes To Healthcare Over The Past Decade, Including
Those Resulting From Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act; Demands To Reduce
Errors And Improve Patient Safety; And Evolving Medical And Communication
Technology.
4) Which Healthcare Situations Reflect The Philosophy Of Quality Management As
Designed By Deming?
Note: Credit Will Be Given Only If All Correct Choices And No Incorrect Choices Are Selected.
