LEADERSHIP & MANAGING IN NURSING TEST BANK
EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+
fewer clinical leaders and advocates for necessary resources. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>In an
effort to control costs and maximize revenues, the Rehabilitation Unit at Cross Hospital reduces
the number of its nursing managers. Within a year, the number of adverse events on the units
has doubled. This may be attributable to
a. the overload of work for staff
nurses.
b.
inability of staff at the bedside to make good choices.
c.
a change in reporting systems.
d.
fewer clinical leaders and advocates for necessary resources.
Assigning blame - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Traditional approaches to ensuring patient safety have
focused on
a.
assigning blame.
b.
finding solutions to systems issues.
c.
instituting best practices in response to errors.
d. hiding errors from potential
litigation.
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,To identify the desired level of performance - CORRECT ANSWER >>>What is the primary
purpose of nursing standards?
a. To inform performance appraisals at the unit level
b. To identify the desired level of performance
c. To inform the courts in relation to negligence and malpractice cases
d. To educate other health care professionals about the role of the nurse
consults with the staff about the review to determine how best to proceed. - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>During review of back injuries, it is determined that mechanical lifts and transfer
belts are not being properly used. In addressing this concern, the unit manager a.
meets individually with nurses who are observed to be using the lifts incorrectly to review the
correct procedure.
b. consults with the staff about the review to determine how best to
proceed. c.
blames the system for inadequate funding for resources. d.
reviews the system of reporting adverse events to ensure that appropriate reporting is
occurring.
a patient-centred care initiative. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The nursing manager changed the
current model of implementing nursing rounds of patients each day at 1200 hours to
implementing interdisciplinary rounds of patients at 1000 hours. This change reflects
a. a patient-centred care initiative.
b. delegation of responsibility from nursing to
other health care professionals. c.
lack of consultation among the nursing staff.
d.
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,an inappropriate time to complete patient rounds and will probably not work.
Creating e-health stations on each inpatient unit - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Which of the
following represents an activity that supports patient-centred care? a.
Posting of visiting hours on the entrance way to each hospital unit b.
Regular staff surveys to monitor organizational satisfaction c.
Reserved parking spots at the main hospital entrance for physicians d.
Creating e-health stations on each inpatient unit
an interdisciplinary program for nurses, pharmacists, and medical practitioners that emphasizes
collaborative learning teams. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>After consulting with practice
environments about quality and safety concerns in health care, the Dean of Health Programs at
a Canadian university develops
a.
a nursing program that emphasizes the development of a strong disciplinary identity. b.
programming that stresses discipline-based research. c.
partnerships with health care professionals to develop software for reporting of adverse events.
d.
an interdisciplinary program for nurses, pharmacists, and medical practitioners that emphasizes
collaborative learning teams.
the patient. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>In designing a high-quality, safe health care
environment, the primary emphasis needs to be on a.
evidence-informed practice.
b.
informatics.
c.
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, staffing.
d. the
patient.
a.
the need to understand and record all medications being taken. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>As a
patient care advocate, you regularly coach patients in how to stay safe in health care by
educating them about
a.
the need to understand and record all medications being taken. b.
bringing their own linens and other personal items to the hospital.
c.
washing hands frequently while in a health care environment and using a hand sanitizer. d.
following closely the directions and orders of health care providers.
c.
Effective systems and team work - CORRECT ANSWER >>>What is the focus in a culture of
safety?
a.
Employee safety
b.
Investigating who is making health care errors c.
Effective systems and team work
d.
Professional nursing standards and ethical codes
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EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+
fewer clinical leaders and advocates for necessary resources. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>In an
effort to control costs and maximize revenues, the Rehabilitation Unit at Cross Hospital reduces
the number of its nursing managers. Within a year, the number of adverse events on the units
has doubled. This may be attributable to
a. the overload of work for staff
nurses.
b.
inability of staff at the bedside to make good choices.
c.
a change in reporting systems.
d.
fewer clinical leaders and advocates for necessary resources.
Assigning blame - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Traditional approaches to ensuring patient safety have
focused on
a.
assigning blame.
b.
finding solutions to systems issues.
c.
instituting best practices in response to errors.
d. hiding errors from potential
litigation.
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,To identify the desired level of performance - CORRECT ANSWER >>>What is the primary
purpose of nursing standards?
a. To inform performance appraisals at the unit level
b. To identify the desired level of performance
c. To inform the courts in relation to negligence and malpractice cases
d. To educate other health care professionals about the role of the nurse
consults with the staff about the review to determine how best to proceed. - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>During review of back injuries, it is determined that mechanical lifts and transfer
belts are not being properly used. In addressing this concern, the unit manager a.
meets individually with nurses who are observed to be using the lifts incorrectly to review the
correct procedure.
b. consults with the staff about the review to determine how best to
proceed. c.
blames the system for inadequate funding for resources. d.
reviews the system of reporting adverse events to ensure that appropriate reporting is
occurring.
a patient-centred care initiative. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The nursing manager changed the
current model of implementing nursing rounds of patients each day at 1200 hours to
implementing interdisciplinary rounds of patients at 1000 hours. This change reflects
a. a patient-centred care initiative.
b. delegation of responsibility from nursing to
other health care professionals. c.
lack of consultation among the nursing staff.
d.
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,an inappropriate time to complete patient rounds and will probably not work.
Creating e-health stations on each inpatient unit - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Which of the
following represents an activity that supports patient-centred care? a.
Posting of visiting hours on the entrance way to each hospital unit b.
Regular staff surveys to monitor organizational satisfaction c.
Reserved parking spots at the main hospital entrance for physicians d.
Creating e-health stations on each inpatient unit
an interdisciplinary program for nurses, pharmacists, and medical practitioners that emphasizes
collaborative learning teams. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>After consulting with practice
environments about quality and safety concerns in health care, the Dean of Health Programs at
a Canadian university develops
a.
a nursing program that emphasizes the development of a strong disciplinary identity. b.
programming that stresses discipline-based research. c.
partnerships with health care professionals to develop software for reporting of adverse events.
d.
an interdisciplinary program for nurses, pharmacists, and medical practitioners that emphasizes
collaborative learning teams.
the patient. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>In designing a high-quality, safe health care
environment, the primary emphasis needs to be on a.
evidence-informed practice.
b.
informatics.
c.
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, staffing.
d. the
patient.
a.
the need to understand and record all medications being taken. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>As a
patient care advocate, you regularly coach patients in how to stay safe in health care by
educating them about
a.
the need to understand and record all medications being taken. b.
bringing their own linens and other personal items to the hospital.
c.
washing hands frequently while in a health care environment and using a hand sanitizer. d.
following closely the directions and orders of health care providers.
c.
Effective systems and team work - CORRECT ANSWER >>>What is the focus in a culture of
safety?
a.
Employee safety
b.
Investigating who is making health care errors c.
Effective systems and team work
d.
Professional nursing standards and ethical codes
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