NR 446 Collaborative/leadership- Exam 1 study guide – UPDATED Questions with 100% Ver…
NR 446 Collaborative/leadership- Exam 1 study
guide – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified
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Section 1: Problem-Solving, Process, Decision (Q1–Q12)
Question & Answer
Q1 Decision making
A A complex/cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular course of action (The thought
process of selecting a logical choice from the available options)
Q2 Problem-solving
A Part of the decision-making and is a systematic process that focuses on analyzing a difficult
situation (Attempt to identify the root problem in situations)
Q3 Critical thinking
A Also called reflective thinking, related to evaluation and has a broader scope than decision making
and problem solving. "The mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying,
analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion.
Q4 what qualities make a successful decision maker?
A courage: willingness to take risks sensitivity: Sensitive to a situation and to others. Energy: need
energy and desire Creativity: Creative thinkers--develop ways to solve problems.
Q5 what are case studies?
A stories that impact learning, provide more interactive learning experience.
Q6 what is simulation?
A provides learners opportunities for problem solving that have little to no risk to patients, allows for
gaining skill before working directly with acutely ill patients.
Q7 what is problem-based learning?
A opportunities for individuals to address and learn from authentic problems vicariously, meet in
small groups and discuss and analyze real-life problems.
Q8 what is the traditional problem-solving process?
A includes 7 steps, effective but weakness is amount of time for proper implementation. (less
effective if there are time constraints).
Q9 what are the steps in traditional problem-solving process?
A -Identify the problem -gather data and analyze causes and consequences of problem -explore
alternative solutions -evaluate the alternatives -select the appropriate solution -implement solution
-evaluate results
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Question & Answer
Q10 what is managerial decision-making modules?
A also called rational decision-making models, created to address the weakness of the traditional
process which has 6 steps.
Q11 what are the steps in managerial decision-making modules?
A -determine the decision and desired outcomes (set objectives) -research and identify options
-compare and contrast these options and their consequences -make a decision -implement an
action plan -evaluate results
Q12 what is the nursing process?
A theoretical system for problem solving and making decisions, weakness is requiring clearly stated
objectives.
Section 2: Leadership, Individual, Decision (Q13–Q24)
Question & Answer
Q13 what are the steps to the nursing process?
A ADPIE assess diagnose plan implement evaluate
Q14 what would be an individual variation in decision making?
A gender, values, life experiences, individual preference.
Q15 what are individual decisions?
A those who make decisions alone frequently are not always good because they are not able to
understand problems fully or make decisions from analytical and intuitive perspectives.
Q16 what are organizational decision?
A need for managers and leaders to make quality decisions emphasized.
Q17 Autocratic/authoritarian leadership
A Strong control over work group Others are directed with commands Decision making does not
involve others. productivity is high. found in very large bureaucracies such as the armed forces.
Q18 Democratic leadership
A promotes autonomy and growth in individual workers; effective when cooperation and coordination
between groups is necessary. Less control maintained Others directed by suggestions/guidance
Decision making involves others Criticism is constructive
Q19 Laissez-faire leadership
A appropriate when problems are poorly defined and brainstorming is needed to generate alternative
solutions. Permissive with little to no control Provides little to no direction Places emphasis on the
group Does not criticize
Q20 interactional leadership theories: what is reactive?
A focuses on past, crisis driven, frequently abusive to subordinates.
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NR 446 Collaborative/leadership- Exam 1 study
guide – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified
Answers
Section 1: Problem-Solving, Process, Decision (Q1–Q12)
Question & Answer
Q1 Decision making
A A complex/cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular course of action (The thought
process of selecting a logical choice from the available options)
Q2 Problem-solving
A Part of the decision-making and is a systematic process that focuses on analyzing a difficult
situation (Attempt to identify the root problem in situations)
Q3 Critical thinking
A Also called reflective thinking, related to evaluation and has a broader scope than decision making
and problem solving. "The mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying,
analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion.
Q4 what qualities make a successful decision maker?
A courage: willingness to take risks sensitivity: Sensitive to a situation and to others. Energy: need
energy and desire Creativity: Creative thinkers--develop ways to solve problems.
Q5 what are case studies?
A stories that impact learning, provide more interactive learning experience.
Q6 what is simulation?
A provides learners opportunities for problem solving that have little to no risk to patients, allows for
gaining skill before working directly with acutely ill patients.
Q7 what is problem-based learning?
A opportunities for individuals to address and learn from authentic problems vicariously, meet in
small groups and discuss and analyze real-life problems.
Q8 what is the traditional problem-solving process?
A includes 7 steps, effective but weakness is amount of time for proper implementation. (less
effective if there are time constraints).
Q9 what are the steps in traditional problem-solving process?
A -Identify the problem -gather data and analyze causes and consequences of problem -explore
alternative solutions -evaluate the alternatives -select the appropriate solution -implement solution
-evaluate results
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, NR 446 Collaborative/leadership- Exam 1 study guide – UPDATED Questions with 100% Ver…
Question & Answer
Q10 what is managerial decision-making modules?
A also called rational decision-making models, created to address the weakness of the traditional
process which has 6 steps.
Q11 what are the steps in managerial decision-making modules?
A -determine the decision and desired outcomes (set objectives) -research and identify options
-compare and contrast these options and their consequences -make a decision -implement an
action plan -evaluate results
Q12 what is the nursing process?
A theoretical system for problem solving and making decisions, weakness is requiring clearly stated
objectives.
Section 2: Leadership, Individual, Decision (Q13–Q24)
Question & Answer
Q13 what are the steps to the nursing process?
A ADPIE assess diagnose plan implement evaluate
Q14 what would be an individual variation in decision making?
A gender, values, life experiences, individual preference.
Q15 what are individual decisions?
A those who make decisions alone frequently are not always good because they are not able to
understand problems fully or make decisions from analytical and intuitive perspectives.
Q16 what are organizational decision?
A need for managers and leaders to make quality decisions emphasized.
Q17 Autocratic/authoritarian leadership
A Strong control over work group Others are directed with commands Decision making does not
involve others. productivity is high. found in very large bureaucracies such as the armed forces.
Q18 Democratic leadership
A promotes autonomy and growth in individual workers; effective when cooperation and coordination
between groups is necessary. Less control maintained Others directed by suggestions/guidance
Decision making involves others Criticism is constructive
Q19 Laissez-faire leadership
A appropriate when problems are poorly defined and brainstorming is needed to generate alternative
solutions. Permissive with little to no control Provides little to no direction Places emphasis on the
group Does not criticize
Q20 interactional leadership theories: what is reactive?
A focuses on past, crisis driven, frequently abusive to subordinates.
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