NURSING MANAGEMENT EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
Actions to manage time effectively - correct answer-
1.prioritize tasks 2.analyze time being used 3.assess distractions
and neutralize them 4.eliminate unnecessary work 5.make a list
6.group activities together 7.complete a routine task at the end
of the day-reduce stress
administration decisions - correct answer- utilizes human,
financial, and material resources (ex.downsizing/layoffs)
advanced beginner - correct answer- marginally acceptable
performance, some experience, can identify some issues of the
situation, guidelines for action
Advantages of group decision making - correct answer-
increased information, cooperation, ownership, and can head off
opposition, more options can be generated, face-to-face,
cohesive
,Anchoring trap - correct answer- first information given gets
a disproportionate weight (trends, old numbers)
ask for help - correct answer- (principle of work
organization) not always a sign of inadequate performance, its
more time efficient to ask about something you are unsure of
then to create an unnecessary problem
assignment - correct answer- bureaucratic function-
downward or lateral transfer of both responsibility and
accountability of an activity from one individual to another-
individual is practicing on his own credentials
authoritarian - correct answer- (behavioral leadership style)
autocratic makes all decisions and expects others to follow,
punishment for noncompliance, directive, controlling, gives
orders... efficient but inhibits motivation and creativity, directs
by punishment- moves others towards the leaders goal
automate repetitive tasks - correct answer- charting
duplication, videotapes, pamphlets, etc.
, Benner's level of function in moving from novice to expert -
correct answer- 1.novice 2.advanced beginner 3.competent
4.proficient 5.expert
Brainstorming - correct answer- generates a lot of creative
options- no killer phrases allowed "it'll never work"
bureaucratic - correct answer- relies on organizational
policies to identify and direct works
bureaucratic organizational chart - correct answer- many
layers, centralized decision-making
case management - correct answer- (both a process and
model of care delivery) negotiate, communicate, clinical
knowledge, advocate, coordination of care throughout
hospitalization. outcome based, efficient use of resources. use
critical pathways-grids that map out critical key events expected
to happen each day of pt's hospital stay; organized by DRG
hollistic and whole system approach
?expensive- can save money
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
Actions to manage time effectively - correct answer-
1.prioritize tasks 2.analyze time being used 3.assess distractions
and neutralize them 4.eliminate unnecessary work 5.make a list
6.group activities together 7.complete a routine task at the end
of the day-reduce stress
administration decisions - correct answer- utilizes human,
financial, and material resources (ex.downsizing/layoffs)
advanced beginner - correct answer- marginally acceptable
performance, some experience, can identify some issues of the
situation, guidelines for action
Advantages of group decision making - correct answer-
increased information, cooperation, ownership, and can head off
opposition, more options can be generated, face-to-face,
cohesive
,Anchoring trap - correct answer- first information given gets
a disproportionate weight (trends, old numbers)
ask for help - correct answer- (principle of work
organization) not always a sign of inadequate performance, its
more time efficient to ask about something you are unsure of
then to create an unnecessary problem
assignment - correct answer- bureaucratic function-
downward or lateral transfer of both responsibility and
accountability of an activity from one individual to another-
individual is practicing on his own credentials
authoritarian - correct answer- (behavioral leadership style)
autocratic makes all decisions and expects others to follow,
punishment for noncompliance, directive, controlling, gives
orders... efficient but inhibits motivation and creativity, directs
by punishment- moves others towards the leaders goal
automate repetitive tasks - correct answer- charting
duplication, videotapes, pamphlets, etc.
, Benner's level of function in moving from novice to expert -
correct answer- 1.novice 2.advanced beginner 3.competent
4.proficient 5.expert
Brainstorming - correct answer- generates a lot of creative
options- no killer phrases allowed "it'll never work"
bureaucratic - correct answer- relies on organizational
policies to identify and direct works
bureaucratic organizational chart - correct answer- many
layers, centralized decision-making
case management - correct answer- (both a process and
model of care delivery) negotiate, communicate, clinical
knowledge, advocate, coordination of care throughout
hospitalization. outcome based, efficient use of resources. use
critical pathways-grids that map out critical key events expected
to happen each day of pt's hospital stay; organized by DRG
hollistic and whole system approach
?expensive- can save money
