NUR 204 Leadership Exam
Leadership Exam 1 Review
1. Contribution to nursing shortage.
a. Retirement increase In Group that are aging out of the workforce,
burn out, and COVID.
2. Signs hospitals are not focused on safe staffing levels.
a. Inadequate Staffing Include Missed Care, Potential Failure to
Rescue, poor patient outcomes up to and including unnecessary
death, job stress and dissatisfaction.
3. what should a nurse do if they feel unqualified to take care of a client.
a. Speak up that's it's not something you feel comfortable with ask
for help.
4. what is “safe harbor”?
a. means a process that: (1) protects a registered nurse or a
licensed practical nurse from adverse action by the health care
facility where the nurse is working when the nurse makes a. good
faith request to be allowed to reject an assignment, which
request is based on the Process that protects the nerves from
retaliation from management like whistleblowing.
5. characteristics of patient advocacy SATA.
a. Pick the ones that are associating to patient advocacy.
6. who should you blow the whistle to, to make sure there is no
retaliation.
a. National or state legislation. Nurses should check with their state
nurse association to assess the status of whistleblower protection
in their state.
7. know the Needle stick safety and prevention act.
a. We laugh for sharps container sharp logs and things in place to
prevent injury. The law requires the use of safer needle devices
to protect employees from sharps injuries input of employee
responsible for direct patient care or at risk for sharps injuries in
the selection of effective work practice controls and that
employers maintain sharps injury log.
8. what can reduce ergonomic injuries.
a. Mobility technology lift equipment assistive device reporting
injuries when they occur.
b. Ergonomic hazards are a major safety risk for nurses, causing
serious musculoskeletal injuries. To reduce the risk, nurses
should use assistive devices.
9. signs of hostile work environment.
a. Bullying aggressive actions gossiping harassment
10. violence and healthcare statements.
, a. Four statements fake one that talks about teamwork to keep
coworker and self-safe.
11. effects of fatigue on nursing SATA.
a. Inadequate sleep affects performance inadequate sleep is known
to negatively affect performance and mood and may result in an
increased risk-taking behavior impairment of communication
skills and deficits in short term and working memory.
12. goals for a shared governance committee.
a. To take into consideration all clinical areas and nursing
administration. This includes nurse leaders, clinical nurses,
leadership groups, as well as other members of the
unit/department team such as nursing assistants and unit
coordinators.
13. what does signing the union authorization card mean.
a. they authorize the union to bargain on behalf of the worker. This
is important - authorization cards are not a request for more
information or an indication that someone is interested in voting
in an election. It means that they want to be represented by a
union.
14. unions in right to work states.
a. Many states have enacted what are called "right-to-work" laws.
These prohibit a labor union membership as a requirement for
obtaining and maintaining a job.
b. Indiana's right-to-work law prohibits unions from requiring union
membership as a condition of employment. Without this law,
nonmembers would have to pay member-like fees to unions in
exchange for representation. Indiana's right-to-work law prohibits
employers and labor organizations from requiring anyone to join
a union as a condition of their employment. They also can't
require someone to stay in a union when they don't want to. Any
contracts or agreements made contrary to the law cannot be
enforced. Violation of the law can lead to criminal penalties, or
an individual can sue in civil court. In the most general sense,
right-to-work laws regulate the contracts between employers,
unions, and union members. They prevent employers from
excluding non-union workers or requiring existing employees to
join a union or pay union dues.
15. benefits of unionization.
a. One of the most significant advantages of nursing unions is the
bargaining power to ensure that you are paid well. you can
expect to enjoy better working conditions due to the negotiations
that happen during your collective bargaining process. they can
, push healthcare institutions to improve conditions for employees,
like staffing levels and ratios and scheduling changes. he most
significant advantages of being part of a nursing union is that
you will have job security. As a member of a nursing union, you
will be entitled to share in the benefits of representation.
16. cons of unionization.
a. Pay regular dues, dues you pay will not be based on how many
hours you work, must go on strike if the nursing union declares
one. will not be paid in any form if you go on strike, less control
over what shift you work. patient care may be compromised
when a strike is called. it may lead to dissent in the workplace.
This is because a nursing union can create a them versus us
mentality.
17. union relations key principles.
18. Understand the different types of Power.
a. Reward power comes from the ability to reward others for
complying and may include rewards such as salary desired
assignment and acknowledgement of accomplishment. Coercive
power the opposite of reward power is based on fear of
punishment for failure to comply. Sources of coercive power
include withholding of pay increase undesired assignment verbal
and written warnings and termination. Legitimate power is based
on an official position in the organizations. Through legitimate
powers the manager has the right to influence staff members
and staff members have an obligation to accept that influence.
Recurrent power comes from followers’ identification of the
leader. The admired and respected nurse can influence other
nurses because of their desire to emulate him or her. Expert
power is based on knowledge skill and information. For example,
the nurse who has experienced expertise in areas such as
physical assessment or technical skills or who keeps up with
current information on important topics will gain respect from
others. Informative power is based on a person's possession of
information that is needed by others. Connective power is based
on a person’s relationship or affiliation with other people who are
perceived as being powerful.
19. Understand the different types of managers.
a. Autocratic authoritative managers determine policy and make all
decisions ignore subordinate ideas suggestions. Dictate the work
with much control give little feedback or recognition for work
make fast decisions may be affective with employees who have
minimal education or training Laissez-Faire managers do not
Leadership Exam 1 Review
1. Contribution to nursing shortage.
a. Retirement increase In Group that are aging out of the workforce,
burn out, and COVID.
2. Signs hospitals are not focused on safe staffing levels.
a. Inadequate Staffing Include Missed Care, Potential Failure to
Rescue, poor patient outcomes up to and including unnecessary
death, job stress and dissatisfaction.
3. what should a nurse do if they feel unqualified to take care of a client.
a. Speak up that's it's not something you feel comfortable with ask
for help.
4. what is “safe harbor”?
a. means a process that: (1) protects a registered nurse or a
licensed practical nurse from adverse action by the health care
facility where the nurse is working when the nurse makes a. good
faith request to be allowed to reject an assignment, which
request is based on the Process that protects the nerves from
retaliation from management like whistleblowing.
5. characteristics of patient advocacy SATA.
a. Pick the ones that are associating to patient advocacy.
6. who should you blow the whistle to, to make sure there is no
retaliation.
a. National or state legislation. Nurses should check with their state
nurse association to assess the status of whistleblower protection
in their state.
7. know the Needle stick safety and prevention act.
a. We laugh for sharps container sharp logs and things in place to
prevent injury. The law requires the use of safer needle devices
to protect employees from sharps injuries input of employee
responsible for direct patient care or at risk for sharps injuries in
the selection of effective work practice controls and that
employers maintain sharps injury log.
8. what can reduce ergonomic injuries.
a. Mobility technology lift equipment assistive device reporting
injuries when they occur.
b. Ergonomic hazards are a major safety risk for nurses, causing
serious musculoskeletal injuries. To reduce the risk, nurses
should use assistive devices.
9. signs of hostile work environment.
a. Bullying aggressive actions gossiping harassment
10. violence and healthcare statements.
, a. Four statements fake one that talks about teamwork to keep
coworker and self-safe.
11. effects of fatigue on nursing SATA.
a. Inadequate sleep affects performance inadequate sleep is known
to negatively affect performance and mood and may result in an
increased risk-taking behavior impairment of communication
skills and deficits in short term and working memory.
12. goals for a shared governance committee.
a. To take into consideration all clinical areas and nursing
administration. This includes nurse leaders, clinical nurses,
leadership groups, as well as other members of the
unit/department team such as nursing assistants and unit
coordinators.
13. what does signing the union authorization card mean.
a. they authorize the union to bargain on behalf of the worker. This
is important - authorization cards are not a request for more
information or an indication that someone is interested in voting
in an election. It means that they want to be represented by a
union.
14. unions in right to work states.
a. Many states have enacted what are called "right-to-work" laws.
These prohibit a labor union membership as a requirement for
obtaining and maintaining a job.
b. Indiana's right-to-work law prohibits unions from requiring union
membership as a condition of employment. Without this law,
nonmembers would have to pay member-like fees to unions in
exchange for representation. Indiana's right-to-work law prohibits
employers and labor organizations from requiring anyone to join
a union as a condition of their employment. They also can't
require someone to stay in a union when they don't want to. Any
contracts or agreements made contrary to the law cannot be
enforced. Violation of the law can lead to criminal penalties, or
an individual can sue in civil court. In the most general sense,
right-to-work laws regulate the contracts between employers,
unions, and union members. They prevent employers from
excluding non-union workers or requiring existing employees to
join a union or pay union dues.
15. benefits of unionization.
a. One of the most significant advantages of nursing unions is the
bargaining power to ensure that you are paid well. you can
expect to enjoy better working conditions due to the negotiations
that happen during your collective bargaining process. they can
, push healthcare institutions to improve conditions for employees,
like staffing levels and ratios and scheduling changes. he most
significant advantages of being part of a nursing union is that
you will have job security. As a member of a nursing union, you
will be entitled to share in the benefits of representation.
16. cons of unionization.
a. Pay regular dues, dues you pay will not be based on how many
hours you work, must go on strike if the nursing union declares
one. will not be paid in any form if you go on strike, less control
over what shift you work. patient care may be compromised
when a strike is called. it may lead to dissent in the workplace.
This is because a nursing union can create a them versus us
mentality.
17. union relations key principles.
18. Understand the different types of Power.
a. Reward power comes from the ability to reward others for
complying and may include rewards such as salary desired
assignment and acknowledgement of accomplishment. Coercive
power the opposite of reward power is based on fear of
punishment for failure to comply. Sources of coercive power
include withholding of pay increase undesired assignment verbal
and written warnings and termination. Legitimate power is based
on an official position in the organizations. Through legitimate
powers the manager has the right to influence staff members
and staff members have an obligation to accept that influence.
Recurrent power comes from followers’ identification of the
leader. The admired and respected nurse can influence other
nurses because of their desire to emulate him or her. Expert
power is based on knowledge skill and information. For example,
the nurse who has experienced expertise in areas such as
physical assessment or technical skills or who keeps up with
current information on important topics will gain respect from
others. Informative power is based on a person's possession of
information that is needed by others. Connective power is based
on a person’s relationship or affiliation with other people who are
perceived as being powerful.
19. Understand the different types of managers.
a. Autocratic authoritative managers determine policy and make all
decisions ignore subordinate ideas suggestions. Dictate the work
with much control give little feedback or recognition for work
make fast decisions may be affective with employees who have
minimal education or training Laissez-Faire managers do not
