Leadership Roles and Management
functions in Nursing theory and
application 10th edition Chapter one
A novice nurse has been trying to apply the nursing process to each client interaction. What should the
nurse do to enhance the effectiveness of this process for making decisions and solving problems?
A. Conduct assessment and diagnosis simultaneously whenever possible
B.Ensure that specific goals are identified during the planning process.
C. Avoid evaluating the process until every outcome has been met.
D.Prioritize ethics during each phase of the nursing process. - correct answerB.Ensure that specific goals
are identified during the planning process
Feedback: The weakness of the nursing process, like the traditional problem-solving model,
is in not requiring clearly stated objectives. Goals should be clearly stated in the planning
phase of the process, but this step is frequently omitted or obscured. Assessment and
diagnosis often cannot be performed at the same time. Ethics should always be considered,
of course, but this variable is not identified as enhancing the overall effectiveness of the
nursing process. Evaluation is recommended as an ongoing, iterative process that is not
reserved for when all outcomes have been met. Indeed, it is impossible to determine whether
outcomes have been met without performing evaluatio
A nurse has accepted a management position in the busy ambulatory clinic and recognizes the day-to-
day operations of the clinic will require many decisions. What is the nurses best initial action on
preparing for this new rule?
A. Determine where organizational power exists in the clinic
B. Identify staff who are likely to be allies.
C. Collaborate with the previous manager of the clinic
D. Clarify and reflect on his or her own values - correct answerD. Clarify and reflect on his or her own
values
Feedback: Values clarification is an imperative first step when preparing for a role that
, requires decision making and problem solving. This form of internal examination must
precede strategic interactions with others or an analysis of where power lies in the
organization. Internal examination should come before external examination
A nurse is considering applying for a management job that will require the nurse to make many difficult
decisions. What question should the nurse ask when considering his or her ability to make difficult
decisions?
A. "How comfortable am I with taking risks?"
B. "Am I able to apply the nursing processes in varied circumstances?"
C. "Am I usually able to please my coworkers"
D. "How quickly do I think?" - correct answerA "How comfortable am I with taking risks?"
Feedback: An individual's comfort level with risk has a major bearing on that person's
ability and willingness to make difficult decisions. It also affects the outcomes of decisions.
The nursing process can have application in the decision-making process, but it is not
among the most common decision-making models in management situations. A focus on
pleasing other people may make it difficult to arrive at a decision when there are not ideal
options available. Quick thinking can be beneficial when making some decisions, but people
who are more methodical thinkers are not necessarily at a disadvantage. Quick thinking does
not always lead to wise decisions
A nurse manager has made a decision and is now preparing to evaluate the decision. What question
should best guide the nurses evaluation process?
A. Did the outcome align with original objectives?
B. Can evaluation be eliminated if the problem is resolved?
C. Is evaluation necessary when using a good decision making model?
D. Is every party happy with the outcome of the decision? - correct answerA. Did the outcome align with
original objectives?
Feedback: The evaluation phase is necessary to find out more about one's ability as a
decision maker and to find out where the decision making was faulty. This step cannot be
eliminated from the decision-making process because it provides the means for determining
functions in Nursing theory and
application 10th edition Chapter one
A novice nurse has been trying to apply the nursing process to each client interaction. What should the
nurse do to enhance the effectiveness of this process for making decisions and solving problems?
A. Conduct assessment and diagnosis simultaneously whenever possible
B.Ensure that specific goals are identified during the planning process.
C. Avoid evaluating the process until every outcome has been met.
D.Prioritize ethics during each phase of the nursing process. - correct answerB.Ensure that specific goals
are identified during the planning process
Feedback: The weakness of the nursing process, like the traditional problem-solving model,
is in not requiring clearly stated objectives. Goals should be clearly stated in the planning
phase of the process, but this step is frequently omitted or obscured. Assessment and
diagnosis often cannot be performed at the same time. Ethics should always be considered,
of course, but this variable is not identified as enhancing the overall effectiveness of the
nursing process. Evaluation is recommended as an ongoing, iterative process that is not
reserved for when all outcomes have been met. Indeed, it is impossible to determine whether
outcomes have been met without performing evaluatio
A nurse has accepted a management position in the busy ambulatory clinic and recognizes the day-to-
day operations of the clinic will require many decisions. What is the nurses best initial action on
preparing for this new rule?
A. Determine where organizational power exists in the clinic
B. Identify staff who are likely to be allies.
C. Collaborate with the previous manager of the clinic
D. Clarify and reflect on his or her own values - correct answerD. Clarify and reflect on his or her own
values
Feedback: Values clarification is an imperative first step when preparing for a role that
, requires decision making and problem solving. This form of internal examination must
precede strategic interactions with others or an analysis of where power lies in the
organization. Internal examination should come before external examination
A nurse is considering applying for a management job that will require the nurse to make many difficult
decisions. What question should the nurse ask when considering his or her ability to make difficult
decisions?
A. "How comfortable am I with taking risks?"
B. "Am I able to apply the nursing processes in varied circumstances?"
C. "Am I usually able to please my coworkers"
D. "How quickly do I think?" - correct answerA "How comfortable am I with taking risks?"
Feedback: An individual's comfort level with risk has a major bearing on that person's
ability and willingness to make difficult decisions. It also affects the outcomes of decisions.
The nursing process can have application in the decision-making process, but it is not
among the most common decision-making models in management situations. A focus on
pleasing other people may make it difficult to arrive at a decision when there are not ideal
options available. Quick thinking can be beneficial when making some decisions, but people
who are more methodical thinkers are not necessarily at a disadvantage. Quick thinking does
not always lead to wise decisions
A nurse manager has made a decision and is now preparing to evaluate the decision. What question
should best guide the nurses evaluation process?
A. Did the outcome align with original objectives?
B. Can evaluation be eliminated if the problem is resolved?
C. Is evaluation necessary when using a good decision making model?
D. Is every party happy with the outcome of the decision? - correct answerA. Did the outcome align with
original objectives?
Feedback: The evaluation phase is necessary to find out more about one's ability as a
decision maker and to find out where the decision making was faulty. This step cannot be
eliminated from the decision-making process because it provides the means for determining
