Effective leadership and management
in nursing. (9th edition)
The nurse manager orienting newly hired nurses has explained the
organization's blame-free environment. Which remark by one of the nurses
indicates understanding of the policy? - Ans--"When I make a mistake, I
should report it and look for ways to prevent it from recurring."
The director of quality improvement reports that the hospital will soon be
using "dashboards" as part of the quality management process. How
should the staff interpret this information? - Ans--This electronic tool makes
it easy to aggregate and display data.
The following documentation was entered in the client's medical record:
"The client was found lying on the floor. Dr. X was notified. Apparently, the
restraints were improperly applied." Which statement best describes this
documentation? - Ans--Inappropriate because it places blame on an
individual
The nurse manager has had two incidents happen on the unit in the last
month. An LPN administered an intravenous push (IVP) medication to a
client and a nurse noticed alcohol on another nurse's breath. The manager
is aware that the ________ will take action after being notified of these
incidents. - Ans--State Board of Nursing
Which document serves to inform the nurse and the public of nursing
expectations in ethical matters? - Ans--The Code of Ethics of the American
Nurses Association
The nurse educator has recruited nursing preceptors to work with senior
nursing students. The educator is teaching the preceptors about power and
the education process. Which statement by a preceptor indicates learning
has been effective? - Ans--"I can use power to teach the student how to
motivate, communicate, and achieve outcomes."
in nursing. (9th edition)
The nurse manager orienting newly hired nurses has explained the
organization's blame-free environment. Which remark by one of the nurses
indicates understanding of the policy? - Ans--"When I make a mistake, I
should report it and look for ways to prevent it from recurring."
The director of quality improvement reports that the hospital will soon be
using "dashboards" as part of the quality management process. How
should the staff interpret this information? - Ans--This electronic tool makes
it easy to aggregate and display data.
The following documentation was entered in the client's medical record:
"The client was found lying on the floor. Dr. X was notified. Apparently, the
restraints were improperly applied." Which statement best describes this
documentation? - Ans--Inappropriate because it places blame on an
individual
The nurse manager has had two incidents happen on the unit in the last
month. An LPN administered an intravenous push (IVP) medication to a
client and a nurse noticed alcohol on another nurse's breath. The manager
is aware that the ________ will take action after being notified of these
incidents. - Ans--State Board of Nursing
Which document serves to inform the nurse and the public of nursing
expectations in ethical matters? - Ans--The Code of Ethics of the American
Nurses Association
The nurse educator has recruited nursing preceptors to work with senior
nursing students. The educator is teaching the preceptors about power and
the education process. Which statement by a preceptor indicates learning
has been effective? - Ans--"I can use power to teach the student how to
motivate, communicate, and achieve outcomes."
