NUR 430 EXAM 1 | COMPREHENSIVE NURSING STUDY GUIDE,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking]
broad and general - ANS ✔✔thinking
clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking]
based on pathos, medications (how does this lower the BP)
bring in your knowledge and experience - ANS ✔✔reasoning
clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking]
reason about a situation as it unfolds - ANS ✔✔reasoning
clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking]
based on knowledge and experience - ANS ✔✔reasoning
[reasoning/thinking/solving/decision]
always includes a decision-making step - ANS ✔✔(problem) solving
[reasoning/thinking/solving/decision]
attempts to find the root of the problem - ANS ✔✔solving
most well known problem solving process - ANS ✔✔traditional
most prominent con of traditional problem solving - ANS ✔✔no objective
(time consuming and lengthy)
this problem solving model is known for establishing an objective - ANS ✔✔managerial
most contemporary problem solving model - ANS ✔✔integrated
this problem solving model evaluates outcomes and prevents reoccurrences - ANS ✔✔integrated
qualities of a successful decision maker - ANS ✔✔creativity
courage
energy
sensitivity
[economic/administrative]
good enough, more reasonable
satisficing - ANS ✔✔administrative
[economic/administrative]
unrealistic (reminds of military) - ANS ✔✔economic
[reasoning/thinking/solving/decision]
,identify problems - ANS ✔✔reasoning
formal position, hired to be in the position - ANS ✔✔manager
four management functions - ANS ✔✔planning
organizing
directing
controlling
AONE - ANS ✔✔american organization of nurse executives
Represents staff to upper administration & vice versa - ANS ✔✔middle level
[true/false]
charge nurse is considered middle management - ANS ✔✔false
(non-traditional role, not hired with that direct purpose)
[nurse manager/charge nurse]
held accountable for what happens on the floor 24/7 - ANS ✔✔nurse manager
charge nurses are an example of ________ level nurse - ANS ✔✔first
three traditional leadership theories - ANS ✔✔trait
behavioral
contingency
[transactional/transformational]
focuses on what needs to be done and making things happen - ANS ✔✔transactional
four contemporary leadership styles - ANS ✔✔quantum
human social capital theory
servant
emotional
[leaders/managers]
focus on the process of the group - ANS ✔✔leaders
[formal/informal] organizational structure
authority, responsibility, accountability - ANS ✔✔formal
what is the backbone of formal structure? - ANS ✔✔informal structure
(fills the gaps where formal doesn't cover)
which organizational structure do nurses prefer? - ANS ✔✔functional
nurses prefer [centralized/decentralized] decision making - ANS ✔✔decentralized
(problems addressed at lowest level, able to make decisions where the problems occur)
, What influences the quality of a decision most often?
A)
The decision maker's immediate superior
B)
The type of decision that needs to be made
C)
Questions asked and alternatives generated
D)
The time of day the decision is made - ANS ✔✔C
What does knowledge about good decision making lead one to believe?
A)
Good decision makers are usually right-brain, intuitive thinkers
B)
Effective decision makers are sensitive to the situation and to others
C)
Good decisions are usually made by left-brain, logical thinkers
D)
Good decision making requires analytical rather than creative processes - ANS ✔✔B
What is the best definition of decision making?
A)
The planning process of management
B)
The evaluation phase of the executive role
C)
One step in the problem-solving process
D)
Required to justify the need for scarce items - ANS ✔✔C
If decision making is triggered by a problem with what does it end?
A)
An alternative problem
B)
A chosen course of action
C)
An action that guarantees success
D)
A restatement of the solution - ANS ✔✔B
Why do our values often cause personal conflict in decision making?
A)
Some values are not realistic or healthy
B)
Not all values are of equal worth
C)
Our values remain unchanged over time
D)
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking]
broad and general - ANS ✔✔thinking
clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking]
based on pathos, medications (how does this lower the BP)
bring in your knowledge and experience - ANS ✔✔reasoning
clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking]
reason about a situation as it unfolds - ANS ✔✔reasoning
clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking]
based on knowledge and experience - ANS ✔✔reasoning
[reasoning/thinking/solving/decision]
always includes a decision-making step - ANS ✔✔(problem) solving
[reasoning/thinking/solving/decision]
attempts to find the root of the problem - ANS ✔✔solving
most well known problem solving process - ANS ✔✔traditional
most prominent con of traditional problem solving - ANS ✔✔no objective
(time consuming and lengthy)
this problem solving model is known for establishing an objective - ANS ✔✔managerial
most contemporary problem solving model - ANS ✔✔integrated
this problem solving model evaluates outcomes and prevents reoccurrences - ANS ✔✔integrated
qualities of a successful decision maker - ANS ✔✔creativity
courage
energy
sensitivity
[economic/administrative]
good enough, more reasonable
satisficing - ANS ✔✔administrative
[economic/administrative]
unrealistic (reminds of military) - ANS ✔✔economic
[reasoning/thinking/solving/decision]
,identify problems - ANS ✔✔reasoning
formal position, hired to be in the position - ANS ✔✔manager
four management functions - ANS ✔✔planning
organizing
directing
controlling
AONE - ANS ✔✔american organization of nurse executives
Represents staff to upper administration & vice versa - ANS ✔✔middle level
[true/false]
charge nurse is considered middle management - ANS ✔✔false
(non-traditional role, not hired with that direct purpose)
[nurse manager/charge nurse]
held accountable for what happens on the floor 24/7 - ANS ✔✔nurse manager
charge nurses are an example of ________ level nurse - ANS ✔✔first
three traditional leadership theories - ANS ✔✔trait
behavioral
contingency
[transactional/transformational]
focuses on what needs to be done and making things happen - ANS ✔✔transactional
four contemporary leadership styles - ANS ✔✔quantum
human social capital theory
servant
emotional
[leaders/managers]
focus on the process of the group - ANS ✔✔leaders
[formal/informal] organizational structure
authority, responsibility, accountability - ANS ✔✔formal
what is the backbone of formal structure? - ANS ✔✔informal structure
(fills the gaps where formal doesn't cover)
which organizational structure do nurses prefer? - ANS ✔✔functional
nurses prefer [centralized/decentralized] decision making - ANS ✔✔decentralized
(problems addressed at lowest level, able to make decisions where the problems occur)
, What influences the quality of a decision most often?
A)
The decision maker's immediate superior
B)
The type of decision that needs to be made
C)
Questions asked and alternatives generated
D)
The time of day the decision is made - ANS ✔✔C
What does knowledge about good decision making lead one to believe?
A)
Good decision makers are usually right-brain, intuitive thinkers
B)
Effective decision makers are sensitive to the situation and to others
C)
Good decisions are usually made by left-brain, logical thinkers
D)
Good decision making requires analytical rather than creative processes - ANS ✔✔B
What is the best definition of decision making?
A)
The planning process of management
B)
The evaluation phase of the executive role
C)
One step in the problem-solving process
D)
Required to justify the need for scarce items - ANS ✔✔C
If decision making is triggered by a problem with what does it end?
A)
An alternative problem
B)
A chosen course of action
C)
An action that guarantees success
D)
A restatement of the solution - ANS ✔✔B
Why do our values often cause personal conflict in decision making?
A)
Some values are not realistic or healthy
B)
Not all values are of equal worth
C)
Our values remain unchanged over time
D)
