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1. A nurse is planning A group of staff nurses in a clinic work togeth-
a presentation about er to recommend new equipment purchases for
shared governance. the unit. (Shared governance is a leadership struc-
Which of the following ture that encourages group collaboration to make
examples should the shared decisions. Being a contributing partner in
nurse plan to include? decisions promotes interprofessional collaboration,
professional development and accountability, and
improves client outcomes.)
2. A nurse is explor- The staff members who complete their online learn-
ing leadership styles ing courses before the deadline will receive a gift
of nurse managers as card. (Transactional leaders use rewards or punish-
a part of a quali- ments to encourage compliance for an established
ty improvement pro- goal. They communicate specific expectations, fo-
ject. Which of the fol- cusing on tasks and completion of short-term
lowing statements by a goals.)
nurse manager should
the nurse identify as
an example of transac-
tional leadership?
3. A nurse is dis- 1. Guides decisions toward accountability is correct.
cussing shared gover- Guiding decisions toward accountability is a func-
nance with a newly li- tion of shared governance.
censed nurse. Which of 2. Improves client outcomes is correct. Improving
the following compo- client outcomes is a function of shared governance.
nents should the nurse 3. Promotes professional development is correct.
include in the discus- Promoting professional development is a function of
sion? (Select all) shared governance.
4. A nurse is caring for I will contact your provider to review your treatment
a client who has a options. (The nurse is demonstrating advocacy by
new diagnosis of can- contacting the provider to communicate the client's
cer. The client states, concerns so that the client can make an informed
"I don't understand decision regarding their health care.)
what my treatment op-
tions are." Which of
the following state-
ments by the nurse
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demonstrates advoca-
cy?
5. A nurse is caring The charge nurse (According to evidence-based
for a client who is practice, the first person in the chain of command
postoperative and has that the nurse should contact is the charge nurse.
sanguineous drainage The nurse should initiate the chain of command to
on their dressing. make the charge nurse aware of the situation and to
The nurse is unable ensure the client receives safe and effective care.)
to reach the client's
provider. Which of the
following members of
the chain of command
should the nurse con-
tact next?
6. A nurse is discussing "The chain of command clarifies the steps I need to
chain of command with take when I have a concern about a client's care."
a newly licensed nurse. (The chain of command is the process of making an
Which of the following immediate supervisor aware of a client concern or
statements by the new- situation. The nurse should report concerns to the
ly licensed nurse indi- charge nurse on the unit initially and move up the
cates an understand- chain of command only if the charge nurse does not
ing of the discussion? address the concern.)
7. A nurse is preparing 1. Lowers a client's bed to the lowest position after
a poster about pro- assisting the client to lie down is correct. A nurse
fessional accountabil- is accountable to the client as well as the facility to
ity for an in-service. take actions to ensure a client's safety. This includes
Which of the following lowering the client's bed to reduce the risk of falls if
examples should the the client tries to get out of bed.
nurse include? (Select 2. Administers pain medication to a client 30 min
all) before the client is scheduled for physical thera-
py is correct. Planning actions, such as providing
pain medication to a client prior to physical ther-
apy, demonstrates planning and accountability for
ensuring the client receives quality care. This action
allows the medication time to take effect prior to the
client having to perform physical activities, allowing
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