Transitions- Exam 1 questions &
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Which action is least helpful in supporting self care needs?
A. maintaining a proper diet
B. having an appropriate level of exercise weekly
C. working longer hours
D. having hobbies outside of work - correct answer ✔✔ C
*Rationale:* For self-care, the manager should seek time off on a regular basis to meet personal
needs, have recreation, form relationships outside the work setting, and have fun. Friends and
colleagues are essential for emotional support, guidance, and renewal. A proper diet and
exercise are important to maintain physical as well as emotional health.
Which course of action would be least likely to help an unmotivated nurse-manager with
personal and professional renewal?
A. balance work life and personal life with hobbies
B. start practicing self care
C. take a manager improvement class
D. avoid working excessive hours - correct answer ✔✔ C
*Rationale:* For self-care, the manager should seek time off on a regular basis to meet personal
needs, have recreation, form relationships outside the work setting, and have fun. Friends and
colleagues are essential for emotional support, guidance, and renewal. A proper diet and
exercise are important to maintain physical as well as emotional health. The focus should be on
self.
The nurse-manager recognizes the need to avoid burnout and maintain a high motivation level
in the nursing staff. The manager can best achieve this by:
A) requiring nurses to work on as many projects as possible.
, B) asking supervisors to keep nurses held closely accountable for their work performance.
C) asking directors of the hospital to provide positive reinforcement to nurses at monthly staff
meetings.
D) encouraging nurses to reflect on their own needs and seeking help when necessary.
*Chapter Number: 18
Objective: 01* - correct answer ✔✔ D
*Rationale:* It is imperative that discouraged managers acknowledge their own feelings and
seek assistance accordingly. A manager can easily become burnt out when working on a large
variety of projects. It is inappropriate to overtly ask for positive reinforcement, whether from
superiors or from subordinates. Accountability can enhance performance but does not prevent
burnout
The nurse is applying a decision-making process to a clinical challenge. When applying this
process, the nurse must:
A) analyze the root causes of a situation.
B) begin by solving the underlying problem.
C) choose between different courses of action.
D) prioritize the maximum good for the maximum number of people.
*Chapter Number: 01
Objective: 01* - correct answer ✔✔ C
*Rationale:* Decision making is a complex cognitive process often defined as choosing a
particular course of action. Problem solving is part of decision making and is a systematic
process that focuses on analyzing a difficult situation. It is not always realistic for the nurse to
solve each of the problems contributing to a larger challenge, especially at the beginning of the
decision-making process. The nurse often lacks the time, information, or resources to analyze
the root causes of a situation. Many times, the nurse makes a decision that benefits the largest
number of people, but this is not always feasible or desirable.
The nurse is applying the traditional problem-solving model when mediating in a conflict
between two colleagues. When applying this model, the nurse should prioritize what task?
answers rated A+
Which action is least helpful in supporting self care needs?
A. maintaining a proper diet
B. having an appropriate level of exercise weekly
C. working longer hours
D. having hobbies outside of work - correct answer ✔✔ C
*Rationale:* For self-care, the manager should seek time off on a regular basis to meet personal
needs, have recreation, form relationships outside the work setting, and have fun. Friends and
colleagues are essential for emotional support, guidance, and renewal. A proper diet and
exercise are important to maintain physical as well as emotional health.
Which course of action would be least likely to help an unmotivated nurse-manager with
personal and professional renewal?
A. balance work life and personal life with hobbies
B. start practicing self care
C. take a manager improvement class
D. avoid working excessive hours - correct answer ✔✔ C
*Rationale:* For self-care, the manager should seek time off on a regular basis to meet personal
needs, have recreation, form relationships outside the work setting, and have fun. Friends and
colleagues are essential for emotional support, guidance, and renewal. A proper diet and
exercise are important to maintain physical as well as emotional health. The focus should be on
self.
The nurse-manager recognizes the need to avoid burnout and maintain a high motivation level
in the nursing staff. The manager can best achieve this by:
A) requiring nurses to work on as many projects as possible.
, B) asking supervisors to keep nurses held closely accountable for their work performance.
C) asking directors of the hospital to provide positive reinforcement to nurses at monthly staff
meetings.
D) encouraging nurses to reflect on their own needs and seeking help when necessary.
*Chapter Number: 18
Objective: 01* - correct answer ✔✔ D
*Rationale:* It is imperative that discouraged managers acknowledge their own feelings and
seek assistance accordingly. A manager can easily become burnt out when working on a large
variety of projects. It is inappropriate to overtly ask for positive reinforcement, whether from
superiors or from subordinates. Accountability can enhance performance but does not prevent
burnout
The nurse is applying a decision-making process to a clinical challenge. When applying this
process, the nurse must:
A) analyze the root causes of a situation.
B) begin by solving the underlying problem.
C) choose between different courses of action.
D) prioritize the maximum good for the maximum number of people.
*Chapter Number: 01
Objective: 01* - correct answer ✔✔ C
*Rationale:* Decision making is a complex cognitive process often defined as choosing a
particular course of action. Problem solving is part of decision making and is a systematic
process that focuses on analyzing a difficult situation. It is not always realistic for the nurse to
solve each of the problems contributing to a larger challenge, especially at the beginning of the
decision-making process. The nurse often lacks the time, information, or resources to analyze
the root causes of a situation. Many times, the nurse makes a decision that benefits the largest
number of people, but this is not always feasible or desirable.
The nurse is applying the traditional problem-solving model when mediating in a conflict
between two colleagues. When applying this model, the nurse should prioritize what task?
