NURS 1130 Group Development Questions With Complete
Solutions
Communication is the _______ of nursing practice?
Foundation
What is the broad definition of collaborative practice
-working toward a mutual goal.
-valuing different perspectives and accountabilities
What are the two kinds of collaborative practice?
1. Intra-professional (eg. different nurses)
2. Inter professional (eg. Drs, pharmacists, and nurses)
What are the 5 benefits of teamwork?
- improved client outcome and care
-decreased medication error
-improved care coordination
-improved team communication
-efficient resource use
What is a group?
A human communication system composed of three or more
individuals interacting for the achievement of some common
goal(s), who influence and are influenced by each other
What are group dynamics?
, Communication process & behaviours in a group
-interactions achieve group goals
What are functional group goals?
member contributions needed to achieve group goals
What are self roles?
Roles to meet self-needs at the expense of others needs, group
goals, and values
What are task functions?
behaviors that are directly relevant to the group's task and that
affect the group's productivity
What are maintenance functions?
behaviors that focus on the interpersonal relationships among
group members
What is decision making by consensus?
Decisions are:
Made based on groups needs
Discussed and ACCEPTED with all members (not necessarily
agreed)
Describe the "forming" stage of group development. (3)
-members first come together
-leaders orients group purpose
-universal norms are defined
Describe the "storming" stage in group development (4)
Solutions
Communication is the _______ of nursing practice?
Foundation
What is the broad definition of collaborative practice
-working toward a mutual goal.
-valuing different perspectives and accountabilities
What are the two kinds of collaborative practice?
1. Intra-professional (eg. different nurses)
2. Inter professional (eg. Drs, pharmacists, and nurses)
What are the 5 benefits of teamwork?
- improved client outcome and care
-decreased medication error
-improved care coordination
-improved team communication
-efficient resource use
What is a group?
A human communication system composed of three or more
individuals interacting for the achievement of some common
goal(s), who influence and are influenced by each other
What are group dynamics?
, Communication process & behaviours in a group
-interactions achieve group goals
What are functional group goals?
member contributions needed to achieve group goals
What are self roles?
Roles to meet self-needs at the expense of others needs, group
goals, and values
What are task functions?
behaviors that are directly relevant to the group's task and that
affect the group's productivity
What are maintenance functions?
behaviors that focus on the interpersonal relationships among
group members
What is decision making by consensus?
Decisions are:
Made based on groups needs
Discussed and ACCEPTED with all members (not necessarily
agreed)
Describe the "forming" stage of group development. (3)
-members first come together
-leaders orients group purpose
-universal norms are defined
Describe the "storming" stage in group development (4)
