NURS 2320 Leading and Managing in Nursing Test Q
examples Questions With Complete Solutions
Which of the following is not important in a positive work
environment, as defined by the AONE?
a. Clear, open, trustful communication
b. Accountability and clarity of roles and responsibilities
c. Participatory decision making
d. Challenge and striving for excellence Correct Answers D
Which of the following is the best example of skilled
negotiation?
a. Linda, the manager on pediatrics, takes a proposal to her
supervisor, outlining the benefits of a walk-in preoperative area
for children.
b. Kim, RN, asks for leave to pursue a semester of full-time
study in her graduate program. She proposes to accept less
popular rotations during peak vacation time, in return.
c. George, the head nurse in ER, asks for additional staff for his
department and points out the benefits of being able to keep
patients longer.
d. Jerry speaks with his supervisor about his supervisor's
concerns related to bedside reporting before presenting a
proposal to change this process. Correct Answers D
Which of the following most influences the organizational
structure of the organization?
a. Mission statement
b. Statement of philosophy
c. Vision statement
d. Goal statement Correct Answers A
,Which of the following nurses is MOST likely to inspire others
to do their best?
a. Nancy, RN, is an individual who enjoys details and
organization. She regularly leaves notes for the next shift about
what has been done incorrectly or omitted.
b. Jim, RN, has been involved in nursing for several years and is
well liked by patients and families. He continually searches for
new knowledge and skills, and his sense of humor and optimism
are infectious.
c. Clara has been the head nurse on Unit 3Y for years. She is
quiet but enjoys patients and their families. She has not been to a
conference in years because the unit is her entire life.
d. Karen is a team leader. She is extraordinarily vigilant about
ensuring that everyone is treated fairly in assignments. She is
also very conscientious about care and regularly checks up on
what everyone is doing to ensure that it is done correctly.
Correct Answers B
Which of the following patients would be at greatest risk in a
healthcare visit (select all that apply)?
a. Clyde requires an anticoagulant. He tells the nurse about his
medications. He does not include an herbal supplement.
b. George is very shy and withdrawn. He asks the nurse to leave
him alone.
c. Sarah is a new parent who finds that nurses on the children's
unit are very helpful. She is eager to accept all suggestions,
including those that she does not yet understand.
d. Claude is booked for bowel surgery. His doctor explains
about the colostomy. Later, Claude tells his wife that he really
,doesn't know what the doctor meant by colostomy. Correct
Answers ACD
Which of the following would be the most appropriate mission
statement for a nursing center?
a. "At Plentyville, we provide rehabilitative services for addicted
adolescents."
b. "Georgiatown provides treatment and prevention services for
county residents."
c. "At Heart, our aim is to provide services that lead the nation
in health education and research."
d. "At Coeur, we strive to achieve optimal pain management
with patients who are experiencing chronic pain." Correct
Answers D
Which philosophical statement would be MOST consistent with
that of a learning organization?
a. We believe that sustainable funding is a key factor in service.
b. Our staff members are valuable.
c. We believe in people.
d. We believe that change is essential to good service and
quality patient care. Correct Answers D
While explaining the importance of developing leadership skills
among nurses to a group of first year nursing students, Natalie, a
nursing unit manager emphasizes that:
a. Most nurses are not expected to assume leadership roles.
b. The role of nurse leadership is only at the bedside, ensuring
that patient care is performed according to established standards.
c. Only individuals in formal leadership roles are expected to be
leaders.
, d. The public depends on nurses to assume leadership in moving
consumer advocacy concerns forward. Correct Answers D
While interviewing for a nurse manager position, Ann is asked
to give an example of a situation in which she demonstrated
leadership. Which of the following examples exemplifies
leadership?
a. Through research and investigation of best practice and
practice-based evidence, she proposed a change to management
of incontinence in elderly patients.
b. She ensures that new policies related to parenteral infusions
are implemented consistently within her team.
c. When asked by her students about institutional policies, she
readily and patiently interprets policies to facilitate quality care.
d. She organizes the team and delegates responsibilities
effectively in providing nursing care. Correct Answers A
With revenue reductions and cost saving measures, the number
of managers has been reduced, which has increased the number
of team leaders supervised by managers by as many as three.
This change may result in:
a. Decreased patient satisfaction.
b. Increased efficiency in costs.
c. A more positive perception of managers.
d. Little change to manager-staff relationships. Correct Answers
A
You have been offered a position as a head nurse in the ED. You
understand that:
a. You have stature and power by accepting the position.
b. You have stature but no power at this point in your position.
examples Questions With Complete Solutions
Which of the following is not important in a positive work
environment, as defined by the AONE?
a. Clear, open, trustful communication
b. Accountability and clarity of roles and responsibilities
c. Participatory decision making
d. Challenge and striving for excellence Correct Answers D
Which of the following is the best example of skilled
negotiation?
a. Linda, the manager on pediatrics, takes a proposal to her
supervisor, outlining the benefits of a walk-in preoperative area
for children.
b. Kim, RN, asks for leave to pursue a semester of full-time
study in her graduate program. She proposes to accept less
popular rotations during peak vacation time, in return.
c. George, the head nurse in ER, asks for additional staff for his
department and points out the benefits of being able to keep
patients longer.
d. Jerry speaks with his supervisor about his supervisor's
concerns related to bedside reporting before presenting a
proposal to change this process. Correct Answers D
Which of the following most influences the organizational
structure of the organization?
a. Mission statement
b. Statement of philosophy
c. Vision statement
d. Goal statement Correct Answers A
,Which of the following nurses is MOST likely to inspire others
to do their best?
a. Nancy, RN, is an individual who enjoys details and
organization. She regularly leaves notes for the next shift about
what has been done incorrectly or omitted.
b. Jim, RN, has been involved in nursing for several years and is
well liked by patients and families. He continually searches for
new knowledge and skills, and his sense of humor and optimism
are infectious.
c. Clara has been the head nurse on Unit 3Y for years. She is
quiet but enjoys patients and their families. She has not been to a
conference in years because the unit is her entire life.
d. Karen is a team leader. She is extraordinarily vigilant about
ensuring that everyone is treated fairly in assignments. She is
also very conscientious about care and regularly checks up on
what everyone is doing to ensure that it is done correctly.
Correct Answers B
Which of the following patients would be at greatest risk in a
healthcare visit (select all that apply)?
a. Clyde requires an anticoagulant. He tells the nurse about his
medications. He does not include an herbal supplement.
b. George is very shy and withdrawn. He asks the nurse to leave
him alone.
c. Sarah is a new parent who finds that nurses on the children's
unit are very helpful. She is eager to accept all suggestions,
including those that she does not yet understand.
d. Claude is booked for bowel surgery. His doctor explains
about the colostomy. Later, Claude tells his wife that he really
,doesn't know what the doctor meant by colostomy. Correct
Answers ACD
Which of the following would be the most appropriate mission
statement for a nursing center?
a. "At Plentyville, we provide rehabilitative services for addicted
adolescents."
b. "Georgiatown provides treatment and prevention services for
county residents."
c. "At Heart, our aim is to provide services that lead the nation
in health education and research."
d. "At Coeur, we strive to achieve optimal pain management
with patients who are experiencing chronic pain." Correct
Answers D
Which philosophical statement would be MOST consistent with
that of a learning organization?
a. We believe that sustainable funding is a key factor in service.
b. Our staff members are valuable.
c. We believe in people.
d. We believe that change is essential to good service and
quality patient care. Correct Answers D
While explaining the importance of developing leadership skills
among nurses to a group of first year nursing students, Natalie, a
nursing unit manager emphasizes that:
a. Most nurses are not expected to assume leadership roles.
b. The role of nurse leadership is only at the bedside, ensuring
that patient care is performed according to established standards.
c. Only individuals in formal leadership roles are expected to be
leaders.
, d. The public depends on nurses to assume leadership in moving
consumer advocacy concerns forward. Correct Answers D
While interviewing for a nurse manager position, Ann is asked
to give an example of a situation in which she demonstrated
leadership. Which of the following examples exemplifies
leadership?
a. Through research and investigation of best practice and
practice-based evidence, she proposed a change to management
of incontinence in elderly patients.
b. She ensures that new policies related to parenteral infusions
are implemented consistently within her team.
c. When asked by her students about institutional policies, she
readily and patiently interprets policies to facilitate quality care.
d. She organizes the team and delegates responsibilities
effectively in providing nursing care. Correct Answers A
With revenue reductions and cost saving measures, the number
of managers has been reduced, which has increased the number
of team leaders supervised by managers by as many as three.
This change may result in:
a. Decreased patient satisfaction.
b. Increased efficiency in costs.
c. A more positive perception of managers.
d. Little change to manager-staff relationships. Correct Answers
A
You have been offered a position as a head nurse in the ED. You
understand that:
a. You have stature and power by accepting the position.
b. You have stature but no power at this point in your position.
