NUR 4120 Leadership Chapter 1 2026 | Most Tested
Questions & Verified Answers | Graded A+
1. Describe how personal values can affect decision-making in nursing
management.
Personal values have no impact on decision-making processes.
Personal values only affect decisions in personal life, not in
professional settings.
Personal values shape the way individuals interpret situations and
make decisions.
Personal values are irrelevant in evidence-based approaches.
2. Why is it important for a nurse-manager to avoid prioritizing information that
supports their beliefs during the decision-making process?
It simplifies the data gathering process.
It reinforces the manager's authority in the decision-making process.
It helps ensure a more objective and comprehensive evaluation of
all relevant data.
It allows for quicker decision-making without thorough analysis.
3. Describe how a decision grid can enhance the decision-making process in
nursing management.
A decision grid simplifies the process by eliminating all but the best
options.
A decision grid focuses on outcomes that benefit only the
management team.
A decision grid ensures that decisions are made based on personal
values rather than evidence.
, A decision grid enhances the decision-making process by allowing
managers to visually compare different alternatives based on the
same criteria, facilitating a more informed choice.
4. What is the best way to avoid confirmation bias?
never make decisions
Update! Look for the newest results on searches for correct answers
Ask what questions would need to be answered for you to change
your mind, then search the answers to those questions.
embed decisions within a team structure
5. What method is recommended for teaching students a high-risk procedure
while ensuring client safety?
Create an unfolding case study featuring the procedure.
Use simulation for the students to learn and practice the skill.
Help the students use a decision-making model to choose the safest
technique.
Teach the students about the traditional problem-solving process
before they practice the procedure.
6. If a nurse-manager discovers that the outcomes of a decision do not align
with the original objectives, what should be the next step in the decision-
making process?
Assume the original objectives were flawed and change them.
Ignore the results and proceed with the next decision.
Communicate the outcomes to the team without further analysis.
Reassess the decision and consider alternative solutions.
, 7. In a scenario where two nurses have a disagreement affecting patient care,
what should the nurse manager do first to resolve the issue effectively?
Ask other staff members for their opinions on the disagreement.
Identify the root cause of the disagreement.
Implement a solution immediately to minimize disruption.
Encourage the nurses to apologize to each other.
8. What is the recommended approach for a nurse-manager when faced with a
decision regarding a nurse's request for unpaid leave?
Prioritize the option that is most innovative.
Generate as many different alternatives as possible.
Involve as many people in the decision-making process as possible.
Presume the status quo to be the best option.
9. Describe how critical thinking contributes to effective decision-making in
nursing management.
Critical thinking encourages reliance on gut feelings over data.
Critical thinking is primarily about following established protocols
without question.
Critical thinking is not necessary in nursing management.
Critical thinking allows nurses to evaluate evidence and make
informed decisions.
10. If a nursing manager encounters a sales representative who is
overgeneralizing about a product, what should be the manager's next step
in the decision-making process?
Questions & Verified Answers | Graded A+
1. Describe how personal values can affect decision-making in nursing
management.
Personal values have no impact on decision-making processes.
Personal values only affect decisions in personal life, not in
professional settings.
Personal values shape the way individuals interpret situations and
make decisions.
Personal values are irrelevant in evidence-based approaches.
2. Why is it important for a nurse-manager to avoid prioritizing information that
supports their beliefs during the decision-making process?
It simplifies the data gathering process.
It reinforces the manager's authority in the decision-making process.
It helps ensure a more objective and comprehensive evaluation of
all relevant data.
It allows for quicker decision-making without thorough analysis.
3. Describe how a decision grid can enhance the decision-making process in
nursing management.
A decision grid simplifies the process by eliminating all but the best
options.
A decision grid focuses on outcomes that benefit only the
management team.
A decision grid ensures that decisions are made based on personal
values rather than evidence.
, A decision grid enhances the decision-making process by allowing
managers to visually compare different alternatives based on the
same criteria, facilitating a more informed choice.
4. What is the best way to avoid confirmation bias?
never make decisions
Update! Look for the newest results on searches for correct answers
Ask what questions would need to be answered for you to change
your mind, then search the answers to those questions.
embed decisions within a team structure
5. What method is recommended for teaching students a high-risk procedure
while ensuring client safety?
Create an unfolding case study featuring the procedure.
Use simulation for the students to learn and practice the skill.
Help the students use a decision-making model to choose the safest
technique.
Teach the students about the traditional problem-solving process
before they practice the procedure.
6. If a nurse-manager discovers that the outcomes of a decision do not align
with the original objectives, what should be the next step in the decision-
making process?
Assume the original objectives were flawed and change them.
Ignore the results and proceed with the next decision.
Communicate the outcomes to the team without further analysis.
Reassess the decision and consider alternative solutions.
, 7. In a scenario where two nurses have a disagreement affecting patient care,
what should the nurse manager do first to resolve the issue effectively?
Ask other staff members for their opinions on the disagreement.
Identify the root cause of the disagreement.
Implement a solution immediately to minimize disruption.
Encourage the nurses to apologize to each other.
8. What is the recommended approach for a nurse-manager when faced with a
decision regarding a nurse's request for unpaid leave?
Prioritize the option that is most innovative.
Generate as many different alternatives as possible.
Involve as many people in the decision-making process as possible.
Presume the status quo to be the best option.
9. Describe how critical thinking contributes to effective decision-making in
nursing management.
Critical thinking encourages reliance on gut feelings over data.
Critical thinking is primarily about following established protocols
without question.
Critical thinking is not necessary in nursing management.
Critical thinking allows nurses to evaluate evidence and make
informed decisions.
10. If a nursing manager encounters a sales representative who is
overgeneralizing about a product, what should be the manager's next step
in the decision-making process?
