Test Bank - for Nursing Delegation and
Management of Patient Care Exam Prep 2026
Study Guide
Which council is concerned with the management of resources as defined in the
strategic plan and nursing conceptual framework? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Nurse
executive council.
Which council advances the practice of nursing and fosters the nursing role, inpatient
education through staff and development and evidence based research initiatives? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Nursing staff development, education, and research council.
And a healthcare organization equity is - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. The best method for
integrating staff roles and relationships into structures and processes to achieve positive
patient outcomes.
And a healthcare organization ownership is - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Recognition
and acceptance of the importance of everyone's work and of the fact that an
organization success is bound to individual performance.
Nursing shard governance models have always focused on - CORRECT ANSWERS-C.
Nurses controlling their professional practice
Equity maintains a focus on which of the following - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. services,
patients, and staff.
Which of the following are centralized or self governance interactions
1. Position based.
2. Hierarchy communication.
3. Synergistic work environment.
4. Separate responsibility managers are accountable
5. We-they work environment.
6. Direct communication. - CORRECT ANSWERS-1,2,4,5
Which of the following are decentralized or share governance interactions
1. Hierarchy communication.
2. occurs at the point of care/service.
3. Direct communication.
4. high staff input.
5. synergistic working man.
6. Collegiality, collaboration, partnership. - CORRECT ANSWERS-2,3,4,5,6
Chapter 7 - CORRECT ANSWERS-...
,How can nurses communicate their positions to help influence policy?
1. Ongoing representation on policy making committees.
2. Committees or authors.
3. Lobbying
4. Making new laws at the state level.
5. Meeting with people and positions of influence. - CORRECT ANSWERS-1,2,3,5
The four major areas of political action in nursing are - CORRECT ANSWERS-The
workplace, the government, professional organization, and the community
As a nurse, a member of the professional practice committee at your institution, you will
be able to review policies and to make suggestions for changes. The components of the
review will include. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Evidence of the current practice and a
literature review to determine current best evidence
Which nursing professional organization represents the interest of nursing regarding
many issues, track nursing and healthcare related bills across all states and examines,
priority issues, and trends - CORRECT ANSWERS-ANA
The Institute of medicine reports challenges, nurses in society to ensure that nurses are
represented in leadership positions in healthcare, including governing boards, recording
to the latest data approximately how many nurses sit on governing board - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Less than 5%
Which of the following is a policy that pertains to the governing of workplace -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Institutional
Which of the following is a policy that pertains to the decision that promote the welfare
of the public - CORRECT ANSWERS-Social
Chapter 8 - CORRECT ANSWERS-...
UAP is given annulation instructions by a staff nurse for a patient two days
postoperative which of the following ambulation instructions would require further
communication to the UAP to ensure the safety of the patient - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Animate the patient the length of the hallway and get me if there are any problems
The float nurse is assigned for patients on the dayshift, which of the following reports by
the float nurse would require immediate intervention by the charge nurse - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Dr. Smith, your patient Mr. Jones is complaining of headache
A surgeon approaches the charge nurse in angry manner after his patient fell out of bed
requiring further surgery, which of the following approaches is most appropriate for the
nurse to use - CORRECT ANSWERS-Can you step over here out of hearing of the
patient and family members?
,To avoid transcription errors, the current trend in hospitals is to use the computerized
position order entry further instructions should be given to the nurse when which
statement is made - CORRECT ANSWERS-I don't need to review the new order for
accuracy
The end of shift report is vital for the coordination of patient care which of these
statements would require an intervention if overheard by the nurse during report -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Mr. Smith is quite afraid of the outcome of his procedure today I
was in the room most of the day
Which of the following is an essential part of the shift report? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Patience ECG rhythm
Patients are complaining that they are not receiving pain medication on the Night Shift.
The night nurse has charged that they were given. What is the most appropriate action
by the charge nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Notify the nurse manager
A staff nurse complains to the nurse manager about an employee of another
department constantly asking her out on a date, even though she has told him she is
not interested which action by the nurse manager is most appropriate - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Review the personal manual to decide on the next step
A nurse takes the phone or from a physician, which procedure is best for the nurse to
use to avoid errors - CORRECT ANSWERS-Repeat the order write the order for Betty
and read the order back to the physician
Which of the following patients would be seen by the nurse first based on information
provided during the shift report - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patient admitted with
hypertension, complaining of back pain
Which response by the patient following discharge teaching would require further
teacher - CORRECT ANSWERS-I need to check my blood glucose after eating
Which exchange between the RN and the UAP requires intervention by the charge
nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ambulate a patient in 2210 as far as he can walk
Which patient should the charge nurse direct the RN to see immediately after the shift
report - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patient with a temperature of 38°C is scheduled for
surgery later that day
A UAP becomes sick at work and asked to leave which response by the charge nurse is
most appropriate - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tell me what responsibilities still need to be
completed
, The nurse is admitting a patient who speaks very little English what is the most
appropriate method to use to ensure the patient understands instruction? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Obtain a hospital interpreter
A staff nurse must leave work for an emergency. The nurse tells the Charger nurse that
her patient are fine and received all their a.m. medicines as the day progresses. It
becomes parent to the responsible RN and something will not completed, especially
necessary of medication which communication principle is not followed in this situation
A. Interaction.
B. Clarity.
C. Simple exact language.
D. Feedback.
E. Credibility.
F. Direct communication. - CORRECT ANSWERS-A,B,D,F
It is vital to communicate changes and patient's conditions to the physician when using
the SBAR process, the nurse knows that what should be included when communicating
patient condition
A. Problem.
B. Current medication.
C. Assessment.
D. Diagnosis.
E. Documentation.
F. Lab data. - CORRECT ANSWERS-A,C,D,F
SBAR is it convenient to to use when notifying physician of a change inpatient condition
in which of the following situations would it also be appropriately used?
A. Communication with radiology schedule.
B. Communication with case manager.
C. Transferring patient.
D. Change of shift report.
E. Rapid response team. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C,D,E
And change your shift report what should be included
A. Family contact telephone number.
B. Current assessment.
C. Plan of care.
D. Change in condition.
E. Discharge plan.
F. Personal comments. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B,C,D,E
Formal communication and healthcare is used to properly inform staff of
A. Changes in CPR certification dates.
B. Christmas party celebration.
C. Patient survey results.
D. Girl Scout cookie order pick up.
Management of Patient Care Exam Prep 2026
Study Guide
Which council is concerned with the management of resources as defined in the
strategic plan and nursing conceptual framework? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Nurse
executive council.
Which council advances the practice of nursing and fosters the nursing role, inpatient
education through staff and development and evidence based research initiatives? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Nursing staff development, education, and research council.
And a healthcare organization equity is - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. The best method for
integrating staff roles and relationships into structures and processes to achieve positive
patient outcomes.
And a healthcare organization ownership is - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Recognition
and acceptance of the importance of everyone's work and of the fact that an
organization success is bound to individual performance.
Nursing shard governance models have always focused on - CORRECT ANSWERS-C.
Nurses controlling their professional practice
Equity maintains a focus on which of the following - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. services,
patients, and staff.
Which of the following are centralized or self governance interactions
1. Position based.
2. Hierarchy communication.
3. Synergistic work environment.
4. Separate responsibility managers are accountable
5. We-they work environment.
6. Direct communication. - CORRECT ANSWERS-1,2,4,5
Which of the following are decentralized or share governance interactions
1. Hierarchy communication.
2. occurs at the point of care/service.
3. Direct communication.
4. high staff input.
5. synergistic working man.
6. Collegiality, collaboration, partnership. - CORRECT ANSWERS-2,3,4,5,6
Chapter 7 - CORRECT ANSWERS-...
,How can nurses communicate their positions to help influence policy?
1. Ongoing representation on policy making committees.
2. Committees or authors.
3. Lobbying
4. Making new laws at the state level.
5. Meeting with people and positions of influence. - CORRECT ANSWERS-1,2,3,5
The four major areas of political action in nursing are - CORRECT ANSWERS-The
workplace, the government, professional organization, and the community
As a nurse, a member of the professional practice committee at your institution, you will
be able to review policies and to make suggestions for changes. The components of the
review will include. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Evidence of the current practice and a
literature review to determine current best evidence
Which nursing professional organization represents the interest of nursing regarding
many issues, track nursing and healthcare related bills across all states and examines,
priority issues, and trends - CORRECT ANSWERS-ANA
The Institute of medicine reports challenges, nurses in society to ensure that nurses are
represented in leadership positions in healthcare, including governing boards, recording
to the latest data approximately how many nurses sit on governing board - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Less than 5%
Which of the following is a policy that pertains to the governing of workplace -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Institutional
Which of the following is a policy that pertains to the decision that promote the welfare
of the public - CORRECT ANSWERS-Social
Chapter 8 - CORRECT ANSWERS-...
UAP is given annulation instructions by a staff nurse for a patient two days
postoperative which of the following ambulation instructions would require further
communication to the UAP to ensure the safety of the patient - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Animate the patient the length of the hallway and get me if there are any problems
The float nurse is assigned for patients on the dayshift, which of the following reports by
the float nurse would require immediate intervention by the charge nurse - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Dr. Smith, your patient Mr. Jones is complaining of headache
A surgeon approaches the charge nurse in angry manner after his patient fell out of bed
requiring further surgery, which of the following approaches is most appropriate for the
nurse to use - CORRECT ANSWERS-Can you step over here out of hearing of the
patient and family members?
,To avoid transcription errors, the current trend in hospitals is to use the computerized
position order entry further instructions should be given to the nurse when which
statement is made - CORRECT ANSWERS-I don't need to review the new order for
accuracy
The end of shift report is vital for the coordination of patient care which of these
statements would require an intervention if overheard by the nurse during report -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Mr. Smith is quite afraid of the outcome of his procedure today I
was in the room most of the day
Which of the following is an essential part of the shift report? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Patience ECG rhythm
Patients are complaining that they are not receiving pain medication on the Night Shift.
The night nurse has charged that they were given. What is the most appropriate action
by the charge nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Notify the nurse manager
A staff nurse complains to the nurse manager about an employee of another
department constantly asking her out on a date, even though she has told him she is
not interested which action by the nurse manager is most appropriate - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Review the personal manual to decide on the next step
A nurse takes the phone or from a physician, which procedure is best for the nurse to
use to avoid errors - CORRECT ANSWERS-Repeat the order write the order for Betty
and read the order back to the physician
Which of the following patients would be seen by the nurse first based on information
provided during the shift report - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patient admitted with
hypertension, complaining of back pain
Which response by the patient following discharge teaching would require further
teacher - CORRECT ANSWERS-I need to check my blood glucose after eating
Which exchange between the RN and the UAP requires intervention by the charge
nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ambulate a patient in 2210 as far as he can walk
Which patient should the charge nurse direct the RN to see immediately after the shift
report - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patient with a temperature of 38°C is scheduled for
surgery later that day
A UAP becomes sick at work and asked to leave which response by the charge nurse is
most appropriate - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tell me what responsibilities still need to be
completed
, The nurse is admitting a patient who speaks very little English what is the most
appropriate method to use to ensure the patient understands instruction? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Obtain a hospital interpreter
A staff nurse must leave work for an emergency. The nurse tells the Charger nurse that
her patient are fine and received all their a.m. medicines as the day progresses. It
becomes parent to the responsible RN and something will not completed, especially
necessary of medication which communication principle is not followed in this situation
A. Interaction.
B. Clarity.
C. Simple exact language.
D. Feedback.
E. Credibility.
F. Direct communication. - CORRECT ANSWERS-A,B,D,F
It is vital to communicate changes and patient's conditions to the physician when using
the SBAR process, the nurse knows that what should be included when communicating
patient condition
A. Problem.
B. Current medication.
C. Assessment.
D. Diagnosis.
E. Documentation.
F. Lab data. - CORRECT ANSWERS-A,C,D,F
SBAR is it convenient to to use when notifying physician of a change inpatient condition
in which of the following situations would it also be appropriately used?
A. Communication with radiology schedule.
B. Communication with case manager.
C. Transferring patient.
D. Change of shift report.
E. Rapid response team. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C,D,E
And change your shift report what should be included
A. Family contact telephone number.
B. Current assessment.
C. Plan of care.
D. Change in condition.
E. Discharge plan.
F. Personal comments. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B,C,D,E
Formal communication and healthcare is used to properly inform staff of
A. Changes in CPR certification dates.
B. Christmas party celebration.
C. Patient survey results.
D. Girl Scout cookie order pick up.
