Test 1 - NEA BC Mometrix Study Guide Questions With
Complete Solutions
0.5 FTE Correct Answers a nurse who works part time through
out the year is what FTE based on a 40 hour work week
accelerate rapid cycle change Correct Answers goal is to
modify and accelerate methods in order to respond quickly
accommodation Correct Answers an approach to conflict in
which a person gives in to other group members, even at the
expense of his or her own goals
Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Correct Answers An
organization of healthcare providers accountable for the quality,
cost, and overall care of Medicare beneficiaries who are
assigned and enrolled in the traditional fee-for-service program
patients will have some health info shared to ensure
coordination of care and prevent duplication of services
if enrolled cannot participate in medicare advantage plans such
as HMO/PPO
Act Correct Answers PDSA
identify necessary changes, adopt, and continue to monitor
active listening Correct Answers make eye contact, nod head,
ask questions = shows respect for the speakers suggestions
it does not obligate the nurse executive to follow the suggestions
or commit to any action
,if the nurse executive does not agree, it is appropriate to give the
reasons without passing negative judgments about the
suggestion
important skill to encourage others to participate
activity based budgeting Correct Answers creating a budget
based on costs of key activities and their relationship to strategic
goals
adjourning stage Correct Answers the final stage in group
development for temporary groups, characterized by concern
with wrapping up activities rather than task performance
affirmative action Correct Answers A policy designed to give
special attention to or compensatory treatment for members of
some previously disadvantaged group.
minorities, women, covered veterans, disabilities
affirmative action plan Correct Answers written statement of
how the organization intends to actively recruit, hire, and
develop members of relevant protected classes
should not establish a quota system
can describe training programs and outreach efforts
America's partnership for nursing education act Correct Answers
request to amend the public health service act
would make grants available to state with increasing population
growth and projected nursing shortage
,ANA Code of Ethics Provision 1 Correct Answers The nurse
practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity,
worth, and unique attributes of every person.
recognizes the patients right of self determination and nurse has
responsibility to the patients welfare
ANA Principles for Delegating Care Correct Answers The
nursing profession determines the scope of nursing practice
The nursing profession defines and supervises UAPs involved in
providing direct nursing care
The RN is responsible and accountable for nursing practice
The RN supervises any assistant providing direct patient care
The purpose of UAP is to work in supportive role to the RN
specifically addressed by each state nurse practice act
Analyze staff turnover Correct Answers if turnover rates exceed
benchmark - analyze the rate by job class
then tailor strategies on the job classes with the higher turnover
Surveys and interviews should be only be carried out to obtain
more data
Anonymous evaluations Correct Answers more honest
evaluation
helpful to use to improve performance
disgruntled employees may give excessively negative
evaluations
anticipatory Correct Answers ideas about the future affect
current actions
principle of appreciative inquiry
, appreciative inquiry Correct Answers an organizational change
strategy that directs the group's attention away from its own
problems and focuses participants on the group's potential and
positive elements
Constructionist
Simultaneity
Poetic
Anticipatory
Positive
approach to an aging workforce Correct Answers this approach
is likely to increase retention and encourage staff members to
delay retirement
nurse exec should provide flexible schedules and assignments
assertive communication Correct Answers a communication
style characterized by confidence and consideration for others
Avoidance Correct Answers A reaction to conflict that involves
ignoring the problem by doing nothing at all, or deemphasizing
the disagreement.
bed count days Correct Answers number of available inpatient
bed in a specified period
Bedside reporting Correct Answers a process that should
include addressing the patient and not just the information
behavioral anchored rating scale Correct Answers uses specific
descriptions of actual behaviors to rate various levels of
performance
Complete Solutions
0.5 FTE Correct Answers a nurse who works part time through
out the year is what FTE based on a 40 hour work week
accelerate rapid cycle change Correct Answers goal is to
modify and accelerate methods in order to respond quickly
accommodation Correct Answers an approach to conflict in
which a person gives in to other group members, even at the
expense of his or her own goals
Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Correct Answers An
organization of healthcare providers accountable for the quality,
cost, and overall care of Medicare beneficiaries who are
assigned and enrolled in the traditional fee-for-service program
patients will have some health info shared to ensure
coordination of care and prevent duplication of services
if enrolled cannot participate in medicare advantage plans such
as HMO/PPO
Act Correct Answers PDSA
identify necessary changes, adopt, and continue to monitor
active listening Correct Answers make eye contact, nod head,
ask questions = shows respect for the speakers suggestions
it does not obligate the nurse executive to follow the suggestions
or commit to any action
,if the nurse executive does not agree, it is appropriate to give the
reasons without passing negative judgments about the
suggestion
important skill to encourage others to participate
activity based budgeting Correct Answers creating a budget
based on costs of key activities and their relationship to strategic
goals
adjourning stage Correct Answers the final stage in group
development for temporary groups, characterized by concern
with wrapping up activities rather than task performance
affirmative action Correct Answers A policy designed to give
special attention to or compensatory treatment for members of
some previously disadvantaged group.
minorities, women, covered veterans, disabilities
affirmative action plan Correct Answers written statement of
how the organization intends to actively recruit, hire, and
develop members of relevant protected classes
should not establish a quota system
can describe training programs and outreach efforts
America's partnership for nursing education act Correct Answers
request to amend the public health service act
would make grants available to state with increasing population
growth and projected nursing shortage
,ANA Code of Ethics Provision 1 Correct Answers The nurse
practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity,
worth, and unique attributes of every person.
recognizes the patients right of self determination and nurse has
responsibility to the patients welfare
ANA Principles for Delegating Care Correct Answers The
nursing profession determines the scope of nursing practice
The nursing profession defines and supervises UAPs involved in
providing direct nursing care
The RN is responsible and accountable for nursing practice
The RN supervises any assistant providing direct patient care
The purpose of UAP is to work in supportive role to the RN
specifically addressed by each state nurse practice act
Analyze staff turnover Correct Answers if turnover rates exceed
benchmark - analyze the rate by job class
then tailor strategies on the job classes with the higher turnover
Surveys and interviews should be only be carried out to obtain
more data
Anonymous evaluations Correct Answers more honest
evaluation
helpful to use to improve performance
disgruntled employees may give excessively negative
evaluations
anticipatory Correct Answers ideas about the future affect
current actions
principle of appreciative inquiry
, appreciative inquiry Correct Answers an organizational change
strategy that directs the group's attention away from its own
problems and focuses participants on the group's potential and
positive elements
Constructionist
Simultaneity
Poetic
Anticipatory
Positive
approach to an aging workforce Correct Answers this approach
is likely to increase retention and encourage staff members to
delay retirement
nurse exec should provide flexible schedules and assignments
assertive communication Correct Answers a communication
style characterized by confidence and consideration for others
Avoidance Correct Answers A reaction to conflict that involves
ignoring the problem by doing nothing at all, or deemphasizing
the disagreement.
bed count days Correct Answers number of available inpatient
bed in a specified period
Bedside reporting Correct Answers a process that should
include addressing the patient and not just the information
behavioral anchored rating scale Correct Answers uses specific
descriptions of actual behaviors to rate various levels of
performance
