Question 1

The team leader who is reviewing the list of the assigned patients would give priority to the patient who:

Accepted Answer

A)  has a scheduled medication due. 
B)  requires dressing changes three times a day. 
C)  is experiencing acute chest pain. 
D)  is confused and disoriented. 
A)  has a scheduled medication due. 
B)  requires dressing changes three times a day. 
C)  is experiencing acute chest pain. 
D)  is confused and disoriented.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that when a task is delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), the nurse is:

Accepted Answer

A)  no longer responsible to that patient. 
B)  responsible to communicate outcome to appropriate senior staff. 
C)  responsible for overall patient care. 
D)  liable for all adverse outcomes. 
A)  no longer responsible to that patient. 
B)  responsible to communicate outcome to appropriate senior staff. 
C)  responsible for overall patient care. 
D)  liable for all adverse outcomes.

Question 3

Prior to addressing a situation, the nurse is aware that an effective leader must _____ the problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  define 
B)  identify persons to address 
C)  know the legal implications of 
D)  look to alternatives to address 
A)  define 
B)  identify persons to address 
C)  know the legal implications of 
D)  look to alternatives to address

Question 4

The most effective communication from a nurse leader to a team member that is most likely to have a positive outcome would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Jane, be sure to get those vital signs recorded on time today." 
B)  "Jane, I need those vital signs before breakfast." 
C)  "Jane, please give me a list of those vital signs before breakfast." 
D)  "Jane, breakfast trays are being served. You need to get those vital signs." 
A)  "Jane, be sure to get those vital signs recorded on time today." 
B)  "Jane, I need those vital signs before breakfast." 
C)  "Jane, please give me a list of those vital signs before breakfast." 
D)  "Jane, breakfast trays are being served. You need to get those vital signs."

Question 5

The behavior least likely seen in an autocratic leader would be a person who:

Accepted Answer

A)  provides close supervision of work by staff members. 
B)  often consults staff when making decisions. 
C)  quickly points out mistakes made by staff members. 
D)  frequently gives out new directives. 
A)  provides close supervision of work by staff members. 
B)  often consults staff when making decisions. 
C)  quickly points out mistakes made by staff members. 
D)  frequently gives out new directives.

Question 6

The nurse receiving a telephone order from a physician who is following the Joint Commission International Center for Patient Safety should:

Accepted Answer

A)  receive the order from the physician, transcribe the order to the chart, and ask the physician if he will confirm the order. 
B)  receive the order from the physician, repeat the order to the physician, and then transcribe the order to the chart. 
C)  receive the order from the physician, transcribe the order to the chart, and then read back the order to the physician. 
D)  write the telephone order verbatim as the physician gives it and then read it back to the charge nurse. 
A)  receive the order from the physician, transcribe the order to the chart, and ask the physician if he will confirm the order. 
B)  receive the order from the physician, repeat the order to the physician, and then transcribe the order to the chart. 
C)  receive the order from the physician, transcribe the order to the chart, and then read back the order to the physician. 
D)  write the telephone order verbatim as the physician gives it and then read it back to the charge nurse.

Question 7

When the team leader becomes concerned about the frequent tardiness of the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), the most appropriate documentation would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Has been late to work 6 times in this pay period (January 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 14). States she overslept. Counseled on January 9. Unit management made aware. 
B)  Frequently late to work. States she overslept. Co-workers state she is working elsewhere at night. Will follow up. 
C)  Tardiness is causing inability to finish assignments without assistance from others. 
D)  Oversleeping and active social life have caused tardiness six times in this pay period. 
A)  Has been late to work 6 times in this pay period (January 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 14). States she overslept. Counseled on January 9. Unit management made aware. 
B)  Frequently late to work. States she overslept. Co-workers state she is working elsewhere at night. Will follow up. 
C)  Tardiness is causing inability to finish assignments without assistance from others. 
D)  Oversleeping and active social life have caused tardiness six times in this pay period.

Question 8

Characteristics of effective communication would include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  using eye contact. 
B)  using concise statements when giving information. 
C)  addressing conflicts before delegation of duties. 
D)  obtaining feedback about directions given. 
E)  assigning responsibility for creation of any conflict. 
A)  using eye contact. 
B)  using concise statements when giving information. 
C)  addressing conflicts before delegation of duties. 
D)  obtaining feedback about directions given. 
E)  assigning responsibility for creation of any conflict.

Question 9

Nursing documentation that would best assist with reimbursement to a facility would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient was up in chair for 2 hours after breakfast. 
B)  Patient was ambulated in the hall three times this shift. 
C)  Patient was assisted to a recliner chair to use the oxygen concentrator. 
D)  Patient received bath in shower room. 
A)  Patient was up in chair for 2 hours after breakfast. 
B)  Patient was ambulated in the hall three times this shift. 
C)  Patient was assisted to a recliner chair to use the oxygen concentrator. 
D)  Patient received bath in shower room.

Question 10

A team leader with effective communication skills would:

Accepted Answer

A)  make precise authoritarian assignments to team members. 
B)  give specific information in a tactful, friendly manner. 
C)  maintain eye contact when giving directions. 
D)  limit time for feedback and complaints. 
A)  make precise authoritarian assignments to team members. 
B)  give specific information in a tactful, friendly manner. 
C)  maintain eye contact when giving directions. 
D)  limit time for feedback and complaints.

Question 11

A laissez-faire leader would be most likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  consult staff members. 
B)  tightly control team members. 
C)  allow team members to function independently. 
D)  set goals that are task oriented. 
A)  consult staff members. 
B)  tightly control team members. 
C)  allow team members to function independently. 
D)  set goals that are task oriented.

Question 12

The nurse recognizes that the use of the democratic approach in leadership will:

Accepted Answer

A)  cause team members to feel that their feelings are secondary to the accomplishment of the goal. 
B)  cause mistakes to be discovered and pointed out. 
C)  take more time to accomplish goals. 
D)  use the leader's skills and knowledge. 
A)  cause team members to feel that their feelings are secondary to the accomplishment of the goal. 
B)  cause mistakes to be discovered and pointed out. 
C)  take more time to accomplish goals. 
D)  use the leader's skills and knowledge.

Question 13

The best description of an autocratic leader is a leader who:

Accepted Answer

A)  is permissive. 
B)  has confidence in the staff. 
C)  tightly controls team members. 
D)  accepts all responsibility for the team. 
A)  is permissive. 
B)  has confidence in the staff. 
C)  tightly controls team members. 
D)  accepts all responsibility for the team.

Question 14

Leadership is best defined as a process that:

Accepted Answer

A)  motivates people to accomplish set goals. 
B)  provides a framework for health care delivery systems. 
C)  guides staff to use resources to meet patient needs. 
D)  uses advanced management training. 
A)  motivates people to accomplish set goals. 
B)  provides a framework for health care delivery systems. 
C)  guides staff to use resources to meet patient needs. 
D)  uses advanced management training.

Exam 10: Delegation, Leadership, and Management

The team leader who is reviewing the list of the assigned patients would give priority to the patient who:

The nurse is aware that when a task is delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), the nurse is:

Prior to addressing a situation, the nurse is aware that an effective leader must _____ the problem.

The most effective communication from a nurse leader to a team member that is most likely to have a positive outcome would be:

The behavior least likely seen in an autocratic leader would be a person who:

The nurse receiving a telephone order from a physician who is following the Joint Commission International Center for Patient Safety should:

When the team leader becomes concerned about the frequent tardiness of the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), the most appropriate documentation would be:

Characteristics of effective communication would include: (Select all that apply.)

Nursing documentation that would best assist with reimbursement to a facility would be:

A team leader with effective communication skills would:

A laissez-faire leader would be most likely to:

The nurse recognizes that the use of the democratic approach in leadership will:

The best description of an autocratic leader is a leader who:

Leadership is best defined as a process that:

Nursing and the Health Care System

Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, and Planning

Implementation and Evaluation

Documentation of Nursing Care

Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship

Patient Teaching for Health Promotion

Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence

Adulthood and the Family

Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging

Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care

Loss, Grief, the Dying Patient, and Palliative Care

Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis

Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home

Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients

Assisting with Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

Patient Environment and Safety

Measuring Vital Signs

Assessing Health Status

Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients

Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance

Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations

Diet Therapy and Assisted Feeding

Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery

Promoting Urinary Elimination

Promoting Bowel Elimination

Pain, Comfort, and Sleep

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration

Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications

Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections

Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications

Care of the Surgical Patient

Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Ulcers

Promoting Musculoskeletal Function

Common Physical Care Problems of the Elderly

Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Elderly

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