HESI HINTS LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS. EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS.
Who should explain a surgical procedure to a pt? - ANS RN should make sure that the
operative permit is signed and on the chart. It is NOT the RN's responsibility to explain the
procedure to the client.
Good Samaritan Act? - ANS Means of protecting a nurse when he or she is performing
emergency care
If the nurse carries out a provider's prescription that she is not prepared for and does not
inform the provider about her lack of preparation? - ANS The nurse is soley responsible for
any damages.
If nurse informs provider of her lack of preparation in carrying out a prescription and carries out
the prescription anywa? - ANS The nurse and the physician are liable for damages
Can the nurse alter the prescription dosage of drug? - ANS NEVER. Nursing judgement
cannot be substituted with medical judgement. If she believes the dosage is wrong, she should
inform the health care provider, record the response of the provider, inform the nursing
supervisor, refuse to carry out wrong prescription.
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, What should a nurse do if she believes a provider's prescription is made with poor judgement? -
i.e. she doesn't believe the pt needs a tranquilizer. - ANS Record that the health care
provider was notified and that the prescription was questioned. Carry out the prescription as
ordered.
Nurse Practice Acts govern policies related to making assignments. Ie for a sterile dressing
change: - ANS Should be done by an RN or LPN-licensed practical nurse, who has been
checked off this procedure.
What does assertive communication start with? - ANS "I need" rather than "you must"
Motivation comes from within an individual. What can a nurse leader provide? - ANS Nurse
leader can provide an environment that will promote motivation through positive feedback,
respect, and seeking input. Look for responses that demonstrate these behaviors.
What kind of style does effective leadership require? - ANS Assertive
communication=democratic/participative. Does not require passive=laissez faire/permissive or
aggressive= authoritative/autocratic.
What are characteristics of nursing manager? - ANS 1) Authority
2) accountability
3) responsibility
4) leadership
5) commitment to quality.
What are the skills of nursing manager? - ANS 1) Communication- act as liaison between
clients and others. Engage in conflict resolution
2) Organization- review management outcomes and plan overall strategies to address client
problems.
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MANAGEMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS. EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS.
Who should explain a surgical procedure to a pt? - ANS RN should make sure that the
operative permit is signed and on the chart. It is NOT the RN's responsibility to explain the
procedure to the client.
Good Samaritan Act? - ANS Means of protecting a nurse when he or she is performing
emergency care
If the nurse carries out a provider's prescription that she is not prepared for and does not
inform the provider about her lack of preparation? - ANS The nurse is soley responsible for
any damages.
If nurse informs provider of her lack of preparation in carrying out a prescription and carries out
the prescription anywa? - ANS The nurse and the physician are liable for damages
Can the nurse alter the prescription dosage of drug? - ANS NEVER. Nursing judgement
cannot be substituted with medical judgement. If she believes the dosage is wrong, she should
inform the health care provider, record the response of the provider, inform the nursing
supervisor, refuse to carry out wrong prescription.
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, What should a nurse do if she believes a provider's prescription is made with poor judgement? -
i.e. she doesn't believe the pt needs a tranquilizer. - ANS Record that the health care
provider was notified and that the prescription was questioned. Carry out the prescription as
ordered.
Nurse Practice Acts govern policies related to making assignments. Ie for a sterile dressing
change: - ANS Should be done by an RN or LPN-licensed practical nurse, who has been
checked off this procedure.
What does assertive communication start with? - ANS "I need" rather than "you must"
Motivation comes from within an individual. What can a nurse leader provide? - ANS Nurse
leader can provide an environment that will promote motivation through positive feedback,
respect, and seeking input. Look for responses that demonstrate these behaviors.
What kind of style does effective leadership require? - ANS Assertive
communication=democratic/participative. Does not require passive=laissez faire/permissive or
aggressive= authoritative/autocratic.
What are characteristics of nursing manager? - ANS 1) Authority
2) accountability
3) responsibility
4) leadership
5) commitment to quality.
What are the skills of nursing manager? - ANS 1) Communication- act as liaison between
clients and others. Engage in conflict resolution
2) Organization- review management outcomes and plan overall strategies to address client
problems.
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