NURSING 207 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which statement concerning the role of the most powerful individuals in organizational
decision making is true? - Answer-They often make decisions that are in congruence
with their own values
One of the nurses on the unit said,"My Vietnamese patient won't look me in the eye, but
I know that Asian patients avoid making eye contact as a way of showing respect." This
nurse is demonstrating what type of illogical thinking? - Answer-Overgeneralizing
The nurse has accepted a job in a workplace where organizational power has a
pronounced effect. This characteristic may have what effect on the nurse and the
workplace? - Answer-The nurse may have to accept decisions contrary to his or her
own values
The unit manager has created a decision grid in order to assist with a difficult staffing
decision that will affect many nurses. The decision grid will allow the manager to: -
Answer-Examine alternatives visually and compare each against the same criteria.
A nurse-manager is planning to apply a decision-making model to a clinical challenge.
When using a decision-making tool, what should the manager do? - Answer-Be aware
that the tool cannot eliminate the risk of human error.
A nurse-manager had to intervene in a conflict between a client and a staff member.
The manager chose to make a decision "in the moment" rather than applying a
methodical or deliberate decision-making tool. How should this manager's actions be
best interpreted? - Answer-The manager applied heuristics to a problem that required a
quick solution
Which statement is true regarding an economic man style manager? - Answer-The
manager gathers as much information as possible and produces many alternatives
What characteristic of a nurse-manager best demonstrates left-brained thinking? -
Answer-The manager applies a linear, analytical model when making a decision
The nurse-manager is preparing to use the PERT tool when making a staffing decision.
This tool will primarily address what component of the decision-making process? -
Answer-Timing
The nurse is working with a group of students who are learning a high-risk procedure.
How should the nurse best ensure learning while protecting the safety of clients? -
Answer-Use simulation for the students to learn and practice the skill
, Which statements demonstrate a characteristic of a critical thinker? Select all that apply.
- Answer-a. "Since that didn't work effectively, let's try something different"
b. "The solution has to be something the client is willing to do."
c." I'll talk to the client's primary care giver about the problem"
d. "It's important that we not give up; our clients deserve it"
What is the value of using a structured approach to problem solving for the novice
nurse? - Answer-Supports the acquisition of clinical reasoning
A novice nurse has been trying to apply the nursing process to each client interaction.
What should the nurse do to enhance the effectiveness of this process for making
decisions and solving problems? - Answer-Ensure that specific goals are identified
during the planning process
A team of nurse-managers is considering the purchase of pressure-reducing mattresses
to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers among long-term care residents. In order to
use a payoff table to assist with the decision making, what must the managers know?
Select all that apply. - Answer-a. The cost for each new mattress
d. The cost of treating pressure ulcers
A nurse is considering applying for a management job that will require the nurse to
make many difficult decisions. What question should the nurse ask when considering
his or her ability to make difficult decisions? - Answer-"How comfortable am I with taking
risks?"
A nurse-manager has to make some difficult decisions around the allocation of vacation
time during the holiday season. When making a decision, what should the manager do
first? - Answer-Clearly identify each of the desired objectives in the situation
The nurses on a medical unit are using several different techniques for performing
wound care and the manager recognizes a need to implement evidence-based practice
(EBP). What should the manager do first when applying the principles of EBP? -
Answer-Formulate a specific, searchable clinical question about wound care
A nurse has accepted a management position in a busy ambulatory clinic and
recognizes that the day-to-day operations of the clinic will require many decisions. What
is the nurse's best initial action when preparing for this new role? - Answer-Clarify and
reflect on his or her own values
A sales representative is describing the benefits of a new brand of incontinence brief to
a manager. The representative states, "These are a superior product. With what you're
currently using, you're actually causing harm to your clients." How should the manager
best interpret this statement? - Answer-The representative is affirming the
consequences
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which statement concerning the role of the most powerful individuals in organizational
decision making is true? - Answer-They often make decisions that are in congruence
with their own values
One of the nurses on the unit said,"My Vietnamese patient won't look me in the eye, but
I know that Asian patients avoid making eye contact as a way of showing respect." This
nurse is demonstrating what type of illogical thinking? - Answer-Overgeneralizing
The nurse has accepted a job in a workplace where organizational power has a
pronounced effect. This characteristic may have what effect on the nurse and the
workplace? - Answer-The nurse may have to accept decisions contrary to his or her
own values
The unit manager has created a decision grid in order to assist with a difficult staffing
decision that will affect many nurses. The decision grid will allow the manager to: -
Answer-Examine alternatives visually and compare each against the same criteria.
A nurse-manager is planning to apply a decision-making model to a clinical challenge.
When using a decision-making tool, what should the manager do? - Answer-Be aware
that the tool cannot eliminate the risk of human error.
A nurse-manager had to intervene in a conflict between a client and a staff member.
The manager chose to make a decision "in the moment" rather than applying a
methodical or deliberate decision-making tool. How should this manager's actions be
best interpreted? - Answer-The manager applied heuristics to a problem that required a
quick solution
Which statement is true regarding an economic man style manager? - Answer-The
manager gathers as much information as possible and produces many alternatives
What characteristic of a nurse-manager best demonstrates left-brained thinking? -
Answer-The manager applies a linear, analytical model when making a decision
The nurse-manager is preparing to use the PERT tool when making a staffing decision.
This tool will primarily address what component of the decision-making process? -
Answer-Timing
The nurse is working with a group of students who are learning a high-risk procedure.
How should the nurse best ensure learning while protecting the safety of clients? -
Answer-Use simulation for the students to learn and practice the skill
, Which statements demonstrate a characteristic of a critical thinker? Select all that apply.
- Answer-a. "Since that didn't work effectively, let's try something different"
b. "The solution has to be something the client is willing to do."
c." I'll talk to the client's primary care giver about the problem"
d. "It's important that we not give up; our clients deserve it"
What is the value of using a structured approach to problem solving for the novice
nurse? - Answer-Supports the acquisition of clinical reasoning
A novice nurse has been trying to apply the nursing process to each client interaction.
What should the nurse do to enhance the effectiveness of this process for making
decisions and solving problems? - Answer-Ensure that specific goals are identified
during the planning process
A team of nurse-managers is considering the purchase of pressure-reducing mattresses
to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers among long-term care residents. In order to
use a payoff table to assist with the decision making, what must the managers know?
Select all that apply. - Answer-a. The cost for each new mattress
d. The cost of treating pressure ulcers
A nurse is considering applying for a management job that will require the nurse to
make many difficult decisions. What question should the nurse ask when considering
his or her ability to make difficult decisions? - Answer-"How comfortable am I with taking
risks?"
A nurse-manager has to make some difficult decisions around the allocation of vacation
time during the holiday season. When making a decision, what should the manager do
first? - Answer-Clearly identify each of the desired objectives in the situation
The nurses on a medical unit are using several different techniques for performing
wound care and the manager recognizes a need to implement evidence-based practice
(EBP). What should the manager do first when applying the principles of EBP? -
Answer-Formulate a specific, searchable clinical question about wound care
A nurse has accepted a management position in a busy ambulatory clinic and
recognizes that the day-to-day operations of the clinic will require many decisions. What
is the nurse's best initial action when preparing for this new role? - Answer-Clarify and
reflect on his or her own values
A sales representative is describing the benefits of a new brand of incontinence brief to
a manager. The representative states, "These are a superior product. With what you're
currently using, you're actually causing harm to your clients." How should the manager
best interpret this statement? - Answer-The representative is affirming the
consequences
