NUR 460 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
14 foundational forces of magnetism for magnet hospital status
Correct Answers quality of nursing leadership
organizational structure
management style
personnel policies and programs
professional models of care
quality of care
quality improvement
consultation and resources
autonomy
community and the hospital
nurses as teachers
image of nursing
interdisciplinary relationships
professional development
accountability Correct Answers moral responsibility that
accompanies a position
action plan for increasing power of nursing profession Correct
Answers place more nurses positions that influence public
policy
increase level of nurses understanding regarding all health-care
policy efforts
build coalitions within and outside of nursing
promote greater research to strengthen EBP
support nursing leaders
pay attention to mentoring future nurse-leaders and leadership
succession
,stop nurses from acting like victims
administrative law Correct Answers burden of proof required
for guilty verdict - clear and convincing standard
likely consequences of a guilty verdict - suspension or loss of
licensure
alternative dispute resolution when negotiation is not successful
Correct Answers mediation, arbitration, ombudsperson
ANA dual roles Correct Answers collective bargaining agent
professional organization - mission of ANA is for nurses
advancing out profession to improve health for all; represents
interests of nation's RNs through its constituent member nurses
associations, it's organizational affiliates and it's workforce
advocacy affiliate (the Center for American Nurses) and it
advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of
nursing practice, promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace
projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by
lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care
issues affecting nurses and public
arbitration Correct Answers binding conflict resolution
process in which the facts of the case are heard by an individual
who makes a final decision for the parties in conflict
authoritarian leadership style Correct Answers strong control
over group, motivation by coercion, directed with commands,
communication flows downward, decision making does not
involve others, emphasis on status, critical; results in well-
defined group actions that are predictable and reduce frustration
,giving the members a feeling of security; productivity is high
but creativity, self-motivation, and autonomy are low; found in
large bureaucracies
authority Correct Answers official power to act and direct
work of others
authority - power gap Correct Answers sometimes exists
between a position of authority and subordinate response - right
to command does not ensure that employees will follow orders
the more power subordinates perceive the manager to have, the
smaller the gap between the right to expect certain things and
the resulting fulfillment of those expectations by others
negative effect of wide authority-power gap: organizational
chaos, little productivity if every order were questioned
balanced scorecard to facilitate the strategic planning process
Correct Answers system connects the dots between big picture
strategy elements and objectives
barriers to planning Correct Answers health care costs and
government regulation
rapidly changing technology and scientific advances
consumer focus
interprofessional collaboration
political resistance - power, control, organizational hierarchy
technical resistance - lack of resources, budget issues,
unqualified personnel
cultural resistance - values, principles, beliefs
actions the leader-manager can take - provide support and
resources, understand reasons for resistance (unmotivated,
, confused, and concerned), explain why change is necessary,
keep everyone informed
benefits of personal need for malpractice insurance as a nurse
Correct Answers necessary because of expanded nursing role
build evaluation steps into planning so that reprioritization can
occur Correct Answers no amount of planning can prevent an
occasional crisis
often, one's priorities or list will change during a day, week, or
longer because new info is received
important to take time to reprioritize after each major task is
accomplished, other priorities set earlier may no longer be
accurate
building a personal power base Correct Answers maintain
personal energy
present a powerful picture to others
work hard and be a team player
determine the power in the organization
learn how to use the organization's priorities
increase professional skills and knowledge
maintain a broad vision
use experts and seek counsel
be flexible
develop a visibility and voice in the organization
learn to accept compliments
maintain a sense of humor
empower others
14 foundational forces of magnetism for magnet hospital status
Correct Answers quality of nursing leadership
organizational structure
management style
personnel policies and programs
professional models of care
quality of care
quality improvement
consultation and resources
autonomy
community and the hospital
nurses as teachers
image of nursing
interdisciplinary relationships
professional development
accountability Correct Answers moral responsibility that
accompanies a position
action plan for increasing power of nursing profession Correct
Answers place more nurses positions that influence public
policy
increase level of nurses understanding regarding all health-care
policy efforts
build coalitions within and outside of nursing
promote greater research to strengthen EBP
support nursing leaders
pay attention to mentoring future nurse-leaders and leadership
succession
,stop nurses from acting like victims
administrative law Correct Answers burden of proof required
for guilty verdict - clear and convincing standard
likely consequences of a guilty verdict - suspension or loss of
licensure
alternative dispute resolution when negotiation is not successful
Correct Answers mediation, arbitration, ombudsperson
ANA dual roles Correct Answers collective bargaining agent
professional organization - mission of ANA is for nurses
advancing out profession to improve health for all; represents
interests of nation's RNs through its constituent member nurses
associations, it's organizational affiliates and it's workforce
advocacy affiliate (the Center for American Nurses) and it
advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of
nursing practice, promoting the rights of nurses in the workplace
projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by
lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care
issues affecting nurses and public
arbitration Correct Answers binding conflict resolution
process in which the facts of the case are heard by an individual
who makes a final decision for the parties in conflict
authoritarian leadership style Correct Answers strong control
over group, motivation by coercion, directed with commands,
communication flows downward, decision making does not
involve others, emphasis on status, critical; results in well-
defined group actions that are predictable and reduce frustration
,giving the members a feeling of security; productivity is high
but creativity, self-motivation, and autonomy are low; found in
large bureaucracies
authority Correct Answers official power to act and direct
work of others
authority - power gap Correct Answers sometimes exists
between a position of authority and subordinate response - right
to command does not ensure that employees will follow orders
the more power subordinates perceive the manager to have, the
smaller the gap between the right to expect certain things and
the resulting fulfillment of those expectations by others
negative effect of wide authority-power gap: organizational
chaos, little productivity if every order were questioned
balanced scorecard to facilitate the strategic planning process
Correct Answers system connects the dots between big picture
strategy elements and objectives
barriers to planning Correct Answers health care costs and
government regulation
rapidly changing technology and scientific advances
consumer focus
interprofessional collaboration
political resistance - power, control, organizational hierarchy
technical resistance - lack of resources, budget issues,
unqualified personnel
cultural resistance - values, principles, beliefs
actions the leader-manager can take - provide support and
resources, understand reasons for resistance (unmotivated,
, confused, and concerned), explain why change is necessary,
keep everyone informed
benefits of personal need for malpractice insurance as a nurse
Correct Answers necessary because of expanded nursing role
build evaluation steps into planning so that reprioritization can
occur Correct Answers no amount of planning can prevent an
occasional crisis
often, one's priorities or list will change during a day, week, or
longer because new info is received
important to take time to reprioritize after each major task is
accomplished, other priorities set earlier may no longer be
accurate
building a personal power base Correct Answers maintain
personal energy
present a powerful picture to others
work hard and be a team player
determine the power in the organization
learn how to use the organization's priorities
increase professional skills and knowledge
maintain a broad vision
use experts and seek counsel
be flexible
develop a visibility and voice in the organization
learn to accept compliments
maintain a sense of humor
empower others
