Question 1

When developing a unit-based action plan,what would the nurse manager need to do first?

Accepted Answer

A) Identify the purpose of the plan 
B) Identify specific plans for each strategy 
C) Monitor and update the plan 
D) Identify the responsibility of each person in achieving the goal 
A) Identify the purpose of the plan 
B) Identify specific plans for each strategy 
C) Monitor and update the plan 
D) Identify the responsibility of each person in achieving the goal

Question 2

A community hospital has assessed the need for an automatic internal cardiac defibrillator for special procedures.Because of the reimbursement allowed from Medicare,which of the following best explains the decision made?

Accepted Answer

A) An environmental scan showed no interest in the community for having these placed. 
B) An environmental scan showed the need for this procedure in only a few patients in the community. 
C) An environmental scan showed that the cost to the patient was prohibitive. 
D) An environmental scan showed the device has a high malfunction rate. 
A) An environmental scan showed no interest in the community for having these placed. 
B) An environmental scan showed the need for this procedure in only a few patients in the community. 
C) An environmental scan showed that the cost to the patient was prohibitive. 
D) An environmental scan showed the device has a high malfunction rate.

Question 3

When referring to the critical success factors (CSFs)that organizations use for developing their strategic plans,the term Financial best describes which characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) Financial indicates the economic benefits achieved. 
B) Financial indicates the expertise of the financial manager. 
C) Financial indicates the cost to the patient. 
D) Financial indicates the cost to the community. 
A) Financial indicates the economic benefits achieved. 
B) Financial indicates the expertise of the financial manager. 
C) Financial indicates the cost to the patient. 
D) Financial indicates the cost to the community.

Question 4

Which of the following could have an impact on strategic planning for a community hospital?

Accepted Answer

A) Change in primary orthopedic surgeon 
B) Increased availability of flu shots 
C) Health promotion by the local nursing school 
D) Community health fairs 
A) Change in primary orthopedic surgeon 
B) Increased availability of flu shots 
C) Health promotion by the local nursing school 
D) Community health fairs

Question 5

Nurse managers are included in strategic planning for the institution because of which principle?

Accepted Answer

A) Nurse managers have the authority to terminate employees. 
B) Nurse managers encourage "buy-in" from staff. 
C) Nurse managers understand the need for the plan. 
D) Nurse managers understand the financial aspects of the organization. 
A) Nurse managers have the authority to terminate employees. 
B) Nurse managers encourage "buy-in" from staff. 
C) Nurse managers understand the need for the plan. 
D) Nurse managers understand the financial aspects of the organization.

When developing a unit-based action plan,what would the nurse manager need to do first?

A community hospital has assessed the need for an automatic internal cardiac defibrillator for special procedures.Because of the reimbursement allowed from Medicare,which of the following best explains the decision made?

When referring to the critical success factors (CSFs)that organizations use for developing their strategic plans,the term Financial best describes which characteristic?

Which of the following could have an impact on strategic planning for a community hospital?

Nurse managers are included in strategic planning for the institution because of which principle?

Patient Care Management

Communication in the Work Environment

Delegation of Nursing Tasks

Evidence-Based Practice

Management of Emergencies and Disasters

Health Care

Healthcare Regulatory and Certifying Agencies

Ethical Issues in Patient Care

Developing Management Skills

Improving Organizational Performance

Hospital Information Systems

Monitoring Outcomes and Use of Data for Improvement

Financial Management

Management of Human Resources

Providing Competent Staff

Personal and Workplace Safety

Legal Issues in Healthcare

Staffing and Scheduling

Supervising and Evaluating the Work of Others

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Exam 13: Strategic Management and Planning

When developing a unit-based action plan,what would the nurse manager need to do first?

A community hospital has assessed the need for an automatic internal cardiac defibrillator for special procedures.Because of the reimbursement allowed from Medicare,which of the following best explains the decision made?

When referring to the critical success factors (CSFs)that organizations use for developing their strategic plans,the term Financial best describes which characteristic?

Which of the following could have an impact on strategic planning for a community hospital?

Nurse managers are included in strategic planning for the institution because of which principle?

Patient Care Management

Communication in the Work Environment

Delegation of Nursing Tasks

Evidence-Based Practice

Management of Emergencies and Disasters

Health Care

Healthcare Regulatory and Certifying Agencies

Ethical Issues in Patient Care

Developing Management Skills

Improving Organizational Performance

Hospital Information Systems

Monitoring Outcomes and Use of Data for Improvement

Financial Management

Management of Human Resources

Providing Competent Staff

Personal and Workplace Safety

Legal Issues in Healthcare

Staffing and Scheduling

Supervising and Evaluating the Work of Others

New Graduates: the Immediate Future

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