Leadership roles &
management functions in nursing
Administrative man - correct answer-Knowledge is fragmented
-Is impossible to accurately predict future consequences
-Considers multiple alternatives but not all
-Makes decisions that are good enough
-Final choice is satisficing
Advantage of functional nursing - correct answerEfficiency; tasks are completed quickly, with little
confusion regarding responsibilities.
Autonomy - correct answerPromotes self-determination/freedom of choice
Beneficence (Doing Good) - correct answerThe actions one takes should be done in an effort to promote
good.
Case Management Nursing - correct answer-Collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements,
coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet an individual's health needs through
communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes
-Coordinates care through an episode of illness
-The focus is on individual clients, not populations of clients.
Characteristics of Effective Health-Care Delivery Systems - correct answer-Facilitate meeting the goals of
the organization
-Cost-effective
-Satisfy the patient
-Provide role satisfaction to nurses
,-Allow implementation of the nursing process
-Provide for adequate communication among health-care providers
Civil Cases (Typically Including Malpractice) - correct answerOne individual sues another monetarily to
compensate for a perceived loss.
Burden of proof required to be found guilty is a preponderance of the evidence.
Clinical nurse leader - correct answeris an experienced nurse possessing a graduate degree who
provides clinical leadership in all health-care settings, implements outcomes-based practice and quality
improvement strategies, engages in clinical practice, and creates and manages microsystems of care
that are responsive to the health-care needs of individuals and families.
Common Features of Disease Management Programs - correct answer-Provide a comprehensive,
integrated approach to the care and reimbursement of common, high-cost, chronic illnesses.
-Focus on prevention as well as early disease detection and intervention to avoid costly acute episodes
but provide comprehensive care and reimbursement.
-Target population groups (population based) rather than individuals.
-Employ a multidisciplinary health-care team, including specialists.
-Use standardized clinical guidelines—clinical pathways reflecting best practice to guide providers.
-Use integrated data management systems to track patient progress across care settings and allow
continuous and ongoing improvement of treatment algorithms.
-Frequently employ professional nurses in the role of case manager or program coordinator
, Complex Adaptive Systems Change Theory (CAS) - correct answerAn outgrowth of complexity theory,
suggests that the relationship between elements and agents within any system is nonlinear and that
these elements are constantly in play to change the environment or outcome.
Confidentiality - correct answerKeeping privileged information private
Contingency Leadership Styles #1 - correct answerAutocratic or authoritarian(relating to a ruler who has
absolute power)
Democratic or participative (members of the group take a more participative role in the decision-making
process)
Laissez-faire, permissive, or free rein ( an attitude of trust and reliance on their employees. They don't
micromanage or get too involved, they don't give too much instruction or guidance)
Contingency Leadership Styles #2 - correct answerContingency leadership suggests that no one
leadership style is ideal for every situation.
Controlling - correct answerIncludes performance appraisals, fiscal accountability, quality control, legal
and ethical control, and professional and collegial control
Creating a Time-Efficient Work Environment - correct answerGather all supplies needed before starting
an activity.
Group activities that are in the same location.
Use time estimates.
Document nursing interventions as soon as possible after they are completed.
Always strive to end the work day on time.
management functions in nursing
Administrative man - correct answer-Knowledge is fragmented
-Is impossible to accurately predict future consequences
-Considers multiple alternatives but not all
-Makes decisions that are good enough
-Final choice is satisficing
Advantage of functional nursing - correct answerEfficiency; tasks are completed quickly, with little
confusion regarding responsibilities.
Autonomy - correct answerPromotes self-determination/freedom of choice
Beneficence (Doing Good) - correct answerThe actions one takes should be done in an effort to promote
good.
Case Management Nursing - correct answer-Collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements,
coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet an individual's health needs through
communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes
-Coordinates care through an episode of illness
-The focus is on individual clients, not populations of clients.
Characteristics of Effective Health-Care Delivery Systems - correct answer-Facilitate meeting the goals of
the organization
-Cost-effective
-Satisfy the patient
-Provide role satisfaction to nurses
,-Allow implementation of the nursing process
-Provide for adequate communication among health-care providers
Civil Cases (Typically Including Malpractice) - correct answerOne individual sues another monetarily to
compensate for a perceived loss.
Burden of proof required to be found guilty is a preponderance of the evidence.
Clinical nurse leader - correct answeris an experienced nurse possessing a graduate degree who
provides clinical leadership in all health-care settings, implements outcomes-based practice and quality
improvement strategies, engages in clinical practice, and creates and manages microsystems of care
that are responsive to the health-care needs of individuals and families.
Common Features of Disease Management Programs - correct answer-Provide a comprehensive,
integrated approach to the care and reimbursement of common, high-cost, chronic illnesses.
-Focus on prevention as well as early disease detection and intervention to avoid costly acute episodes
but provide comprehensive care and reimbursement.
-Target population groups (population based) rather than individuals.
-Employ a multidisciplinary health-care team, including specialists.
-Use standardized clinical guidelines—clinical pathways reflecting best practice to guide providers.
-Use integrated data management systems to track patient progress across care settings and allow
continuous and ongoing improvement of treatment algorithms.
-Frequently employ professional nurses in the role of case manager or program coordinator
, Complex Adaptive Systems Change Theory (CAS) - correct answerAn outgrowth of complexity theory,
suggests that the relationship between elements and agents within any system is nonlinear and that
these elements are constantly in play to change the environment or outcome.
Confidentiality - correct answerKeeping privileged information private
Contingency Leadership Styles #1 - correct answerAutocratic or authoritarian(relating to a ruler who has
absolute power)
Democratic or participative (members of the group take a more participative role in the decision-making
process)
Laissez-faire, permissive, or free rein ( an attitude of trust and reliance on their employees. They don't
micromanage or get too involved, they don't give too much instruction or guidance)
Contingency Leadership Styles #2 - correct answerContingency leadership suggests that no one
leadership style is ideal for every situation.
Controlling - correct answerIncludes performance appraisals, fiscal accountability, quality control, legal
and ethical control, and professional and collegial control
Creating a Time-Efficient Work Environment - correct answerGather all supplies needed before starting
an activity.
Group activities that are in the same location.
Use time estimates.
Document nursing interventions as soon as possible after they are completed.
Always strive to end the work day on time.
