L101 Q&A
Which of the following descriptions best describes "leadership"? - (correct answer)A
positive, "let's do something about it" attitude toward problems
Reggie is a new pharmacist in a surgical intensive care unit. He notices that it is taking
an average of three hours from the time an order is placed until a patient receives an
antibiotic (the goal is one hour). What might Reggie do if he were to act like a leader? -
(correct answer)Look into the cause of the problem and research how other ICUs have
solved it.
Reggie takes a look at the time between antibiotic order and administration in the other
ICUs in his hospital. He discovers that most of the ICUs have the same problem. This is
an example of which of the following actions of leaders discussed in this lesson? -
(correct answer)Forming a clearer picture of the problem
When effective leaders hear others complaining about a problem, which action would
they most likely take? - (correct answer)Try to learn how big the problem really is.
Your hospital has recently begun using the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical
Safety Checklist in all of its operating rooms. As chief of surgery, you have been hearing
different reports about the use of the checklist; apparently, some surgeons are all for it,
while others remain skeptical. You are curious about finding out how well and often the
checklist is actually being used. Which of the following might be a good first step to
take? - (correct answer)B and C
Which of the following best describes a workable level of unity? - (correct answer)When
a group is willing to try an action together, even if there isn't complete agreement on
what to do
You are working on decreasing adverse events related to medication errors, a serious
problem on your pediatrics unit. After gathering some data, you present it to your
colleagues on the unit. The result is several days of heated discussion among various
caregivers. As a leader, at this point you should: - (correct answer)Work to engage as
Which of the following descriptions best describes "leadership"? - (correct answer)A
positive, "let's do something about it" attitude toward problems
Reggie is a new pharmacist in a surgical intensive care unit. He notices that it is taking
an average of three hours from the time an order is placed until a patient receives an
antibiotic (the goal is one hour). What might Reggie do if he were to act like a leader? -
(correct answer)Look into the cause of the problem and research how other ICUs have
solved it.
Reggie takes a look at the time between antibiotic order and administration in the other
ICUs in his hospital. He discovers that most of the ICUs have the same problem. This is
an example of which of the following actions of leaders discussed in this lesson? -
(correct answer)Forming a clearer picture of the problem
When effective leaders hear others complaining about a problem, which action would
they most likely take? - (correct answer)Try to learn how big the problem really is.
Your hospital has recently begun using the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical
Safety Checklist in all of its operating rooms. As chief of surgery, you have been hearing
different reports about the use of the checklist; apparently, some surgeons are all for it,
while others remain skeptical. You are curious about finding out how well and often the
checklist is actually being used. Which of the following might be a good first step to
take? - (correct answer)B and C
Which of the following best describes a workable level of unity? - (correct answer)When
a group is willing to try an action together, even if there isn't complete agreement on
what to do
You are working on decreasing adverse events related to medication errors, a serious
problem on your pediatrics unit. After gathering some data, you present it to your
colleagues on the unit. The result is several days of heated discussion among various
caregivers. As a leader, at this point you should: - (correct answer)Work to engage as
