NURS300 Exam Prep Questions And Answers
what are styles of management decision making - ANSWER 1. autocratic - manager
makes the decision w/o others input
2 consultative- manager consults with employeees after making his decision.there is
increased acceptance f the decision because employees feel
3 participatory: when the manager allows employees to share in the decision
4 collaborative: group decision making. group ,members are more involved, more
supportive and there is more potential for creative decisions
set of statements of principles, values and intent that outline expectations and provides
a basis for consistent decision making and resource allocation in respect to a specific
issue - ANSWER what is a policy
what is a chief tool of governance for an institution - ANSWER a policy
a course of action adopted or proposed by the govt, party, business or individual -
ANSWER policy
what is health policy - ANSWER broad range of strategies nd activities in public health,
health care and intersecting social systems which are important to peoples well being
Broad statement of goals, objectives and means that create the framework for activity.
Often takes the form of explicit written documents, but may also be implicit or unwritten.
laws, regulations, actions and decisions implemented in the healthcare sector are
,known as
policy
health policy
advocay
social justice - ANSWER b
t/f community org and pt are involved in the implementation and evaluation of health
policies - ANSWER true
why can policies be useful - ANSWER describes value of what the policy is based on =
values clarification
Provides vision for the future
helps to set targets and priorities for present and future
allows setting target and milestones for short and medium term
consensus can be improved
different groups can recognize what role they are expected to play in actualizing the
policy
the choices, objectives, and activities that outline how care is provided and delivered. -
ANSWER healthcare policy
what is at the top of the four tier of care improvement - ANSWER health policy
microsystem, macrosystem - ANSWER micro: HCP
macro: healthcare organization and leadership
Canada Health Act (1984) - ANSWER Example of a public policy
canada federal legislation for publicly funded health care insurance
,objective protect, promote and restore physical and mental well-being of Canadian
residents
what is the purpose of the CHA - ANSWER ensure that all eligible residents of Canada
have reasonable access to insured health services on a prepaid basis, without direct
charges at the point of service for such services
Types of Regulated nursing personnel in Canada - ANSWER RN
RPN registered psychiatric nurse
LPN
•Midwives
Advanced practice nurses
nurse practitioners
unregulated nursing personnel - ANSWER HCA, nursing aides, service workers, support
workers
RPN - ANSWER Registered Practical Nurse
provide nursing care, supportive counselling and life skills to pt in psyiatric hospitals,
mental health clinics and long term care
how does LPN differ from RPN - ANSWER •provide nursing care usually under the
direction of medical practitioners, registered nurses, or other health team members.
The designation licensed practical nurse is in use throughout Canada with the exception
of Ontario where registered practical nurse is used and in Quebec where nursing
assistant is used.
to be registered nurse - ANSWER you must have passes the NCLEX or Quebec exam and
have registered with the province body
can specialize in many areas of care
, Policy development process - ANSWER 1 - agenda setting
2 formulate a policy
3 adopt the policy
4 implement the policy
5 evaluate the policy outcomes
Policymaking Framework - ANSWER 1.Knowledge synthesis
2. Knowledge translation
3. other policy inputs regarding economics, group lobbying, election pressures
4 Policy-making
4implementing of policy
5. Other policy inputs
A process/technique for understanding the nature, intent and impact of a
policy—assess the strengths and weakness of a policy - ANSWER policy analysis
policy analysis question - ANSWER •
•What is the present policy? How, when and why did the policy come into being?
•
•Who are the policy makers? Which, if any, interest groups do they represent? What
influenced policy-makers to adopt a particular course of action, what were the
objectives of the policy? What interested groups, if any, have been consulted and what
resources and kinds of advice have been obtained?
what are styles of management decision making - ANSWER 1. autocratic - manager
makes the decision w/o others input
2 consultative- manager consults with employeees after making his decision.there is
increased acceptance f the decision because employees feel
3 participatory: when the manager allows employees to share in the decision
4 collaborative: group decision making. group ,members are more involved, more
supportive and there is more potential for creative decisions
set of statements of principles, values and intent that outline expectations and provides
a basis for consistent decision making and resource allocation in respect to a specific
issue - ANSWER what is a policy
what is a chief tool of governance for an institution - ANSWER a policy
a course of action adopted or proposed by the govt, party, business or individual -
ANSWER policy
what is health policy - ANSWER broad range of strategies nd activities in public health,
health care and intersecting social systems which are important to peoples well being
Broad statement of goals, objectives and means that create the framework for activity.
Often takes the form of explicit written documents, but may also be implicit or unwritten.
laws, regulations, actions and decisions implemented in the healthcare sector are
,known as
policy
health policy
advocay
social justice - ANSWER b
t/f community org and pt are involved in the implementation and evaluation of health
policies - ANSWER true
why can policies be useful - ANSWER describes value of what the policy is based on =
values clarification
Provides vision for the future
helps to set targets and priorities for present and future
allows setting target and milestones for short and medium term
consensus can be improved
different groups can recognize what role they are expected to play in actualizing the
policy
the choices, objectives, and activities that outline how care is provided and delivered. -
ANSWER healthcare policy
what is at the top of the four tier of care improvement - ANSWER health policy
microsystem, macrosystem - ANSWER micro: HCP
macro: healthcare organization and leadership
Canada Health Act (1984) - ANSWER Example of a public policy
canada federal legislation for publicly funded health care insurance
,objective protect, promote and restore physical and mental well-being of Canadian
residents
what is the purpose of the CHA - ANSWER ensure that all eligible residents of Canada
have reasonable access to insured health services on a prepaid basis, without direct
charges at the point of service for such services
Types of Regulated nursing personnel in Canada - ANSWER RN
RPN registered psychiatric nurse
LPN
•Midwives
Advanced practice nurses
nurse practitioners
unregulated nursing personnel - ANSWER HCA, nursing aides, service workers, support
workers
RPN - ANSWER Registered Practical Nurse
provide nursing care, supportive counselling and life skills to pt in psyiatric hospitals,
mental health clinics and long term care
how does LPN differ from RPN - ANSWER •provide nursing care usually under the
direction of medical practitioners, registered nurses, or other health team members.
The designation licensed practical nurse is in use throughout Canada with the exception
of Ontario where registered practical nurse is used and in Quebec where nursing
assistant is used.
to be registered nurse - ANSWER you must have passes the NCLEX or Quebec exam and
have registered with the province body
can specialize in many areas of care
, Policy development process - ANSWER 1 - agenda setting
2 formulate a policy
3 adopt the policy
4 implement the policy
5 evaluate the policy outcomes
Policymaking Framework - ANSWER 1.Knowledge synthesis
2. Knowledge translation
3. other policy inputs regarding economics, group lobbying, election pressures
4 Policy-making
4implementing of policy
5. Other policy inputs
A process/technique for understanding the nature, intent and impact of a
policy—assess the strengths and weakness of a policy - ANSWER policy analysis
policy analysis question - ANSWER •
•What is the present policy? How, when and why did the policy come into being?
•
•Who are the policy makers? Which, if any, interest groups do they represent? What
influenced policy-makers to adopt a particular course of action, what were the
objectives of the policy? What interested groups, if any, have been consulted and what
resources and kinds of advice have been obtained?
