Question 1

Which of the following describe reward power used by the nurse manager?

Accepted Answer

A) A nurse manager who allows employees to initiate schedule changes 
B) A nurse manager who uses salary increases to motivate staff 
C) A nurse manager who is perceived as an expert due to specialized knowledge 
D) A nurse manager who is well liked by the majority of staff 
E) A nurse manager who has information that others need to perform their jobs 
A) A nurse manager who allows employees to initiate schedule changes 
B) A nurse manager who uses salary increases to motivate staff 
C) A nurse manager who is perceived as an expert due to specialized knowledge 
D) A nurse manager who is well liked by the majority of staff 
E) A nurse manager who has information that others need to perform their jobs

Question 2

A nurse manager has received a report that indicates the infection rate on the unit has gone up by 25% in the past month.What action by the manager is best?

Accepted Answer

A) Post the report for staff to read. 
B) Pull a couple of the nurses aside,and discuss the issue with them. 
C) Require staff to attend an infection prevention conference 
D) Provide a mandatory handwashing in-service to all staff. 
A) Post the report for staff to read. 
B) Pull a couple of the nurses aside,and discuss the issue with them. 
C) Require staff to attend an infection prevention conference 
D) Provide a mandatory handwashing in-service to all staff.

Question 3

If many complaints arise about a newly developed procedure,what is the best way to handle them?

Accepted Answer

A) Discontinue the change because it is not working. 
B) Persuade a few friends to talk positively about it. 
C) Consider the complaints as indications that change is being resisted. 
D) Analyze the complaints and alter the plan as needed. 
A) Discontinue the change because it is not working. 
B) Persuade a few friends to talk positively about it. 
C) Consider the complaints as indications that change is being resisted. 
D) Analyze the complaints and alter the plan as needed.

Question 4

A nurse is using the decision-making process.Which action should be taken first?

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluate the outcome. 
B) Identify and evaluate options. 
C) Set the objective. 
D) Implement the options. 
A) Evaluate the outcome. 
B) Identify and evaluate options. 
C) Set the objective. 
D) Implement the options.

Question 5

Which statement by the nurse shows understanding of the primary advantage in using the group process in decision making? "The process

Accepted Answer

A) increases the time spent discussing alternatives." 
B) eliminates opposition to decisions by administrators." 
C) allows additional time for the planning process." 
D) promotes acceptance of the decision by the group." 
A) increases the time spent discussing alternatives." 
B) eliminates opposition to decisions by administrators." 
C) allows additional time for the planning process." 
D) promotes acceptance of the decision by the group."

Question 6

A nurse manager has an adequate understanding of this nursing role when making which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A) "A manager selects or assumes a role." 
B) "I have the same function as a floor nurse." 
C) "I have the same authority as the director of the hospital." 
D) "I was appointed to my role." 
A) "A manager selects or assumes a role." 
B) "I have the same function as a floor nurse." 
C) "I have the same authority as the director of the hospital." 
D) "I was appointed to my role."

Question 7

A nurse wants to implement a change in the work environment.Which of the following actions would be the most important thing to do?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask for suggestions from peers working in other institutions. 
B) Explain to coworkers how a different plan would work better. 
C) Seek input from coworkers from the beginning. 
D) Incorporate all suggestions into the plan before implementing. 
A) Ask for suggestions from peers working in other institutions. 
B) Explain to coworkers how a different plan would work better. 
C) Seek input from coworkers from the beginning. 
D) Incorporate all suggestions into the plan before implementing.

Question 8

What action would be an appropriate first step for the nurse to take toward becoming an effective manager?

Accepted Answer

A) Learn how to effect and direct the change process. 
B) Assess individuals' sources of power. 
C) Develop communication and interpersonal skills. 
D) Implement effective nursing care plans. 
A) Learn how to effect and direct the change process. 
B) Assess individuals' sources of power. 
C) Develop communication and interpersonal skills. 
D) Implement effective nursing care plans.

Question 9

What do the responsibilities of the nurse manager include?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning and organizing how nursing care can most effectively be delivered 
B) Establishing the nursing care standards to be implemented on the unit 
C) Developing educational programs to assist staff to meet licensure requirements 
D) Assisting staff to adhere to organizational policies and procedures 
A) Planning and organizing how nursing care can most effectively be delivered 
B) Establishing the nursing care standards to be implemented on the unit 
C) Developing educational programs to assist staff to meet licensure requirements 
D) Assisting staff to adhere to organizational policies and procedures

Question 10

A nurse is interested in moving into a management position.Which action would assist with accomplishing this?

Accepted Answer

A) Use of reward power 
B) Use of coercive power 
C) Use of expert power 
D) Use of legitimate power 
A) Use of reward power 
B) Use of coercive power 
C) Use of expert power 
D) Use of legitimate power

Which of the following describe reward power used by the nurse manager?

A nurse manager has received a report that indicates the infection rate on the unit has gone up by 25% in the past month.What action by the manager is best?

If many complaints arise about a newly developed procedure,what is the best way to handle them?

A nurse is using the decision-making process.Which action should be taken first?

Which statement by the nurse shows understanding of the primary advantage in using the group process in decision making? "The process

A nurse manager has an adequate understanding of this nursing role when making which of the following statements?

A nurse wants to implement a change in the work environment.Which of the following actions would be the most important thing to do?

What action would be an appropriate first step for the nurse to take toward becoming an effective manager?

What do the responsibilities of the nurse manager include?

A nurse is interested in moving into a management position.Which action would assist with accomplishing this?

Role Transitions

Personal Management: Time and Self-Care Strategies

Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Nurse Residency Programs

Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing

Nclex-Rn and the New Graduate

Historical Perspectives: Influences on the Present

Nursing Education

Nursing Theory

Image of Nursing: Influences on the Present

Building Nursing Management Skills

Effective Communication, Team Building, and Inter-professional Practice

Conflict Management

Delegation in the Clinical Setting

The Health Care Organization and Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery

Economics in the Health Care Delivery System

Political Action in Nursing

Collective Bargaining: Traditional Unionand Nontraditional Approaches

Ethical Issues

Legal Issues

Cultural and Spiritual Awareness

Quality Patient Care

Nursing Informatics

Using Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research

Workplace Issues

Emergency Preparedness

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Exam 10: Nursing Management and Leadership

Which of the following describe reward power used by the nurse manager?

A nurse manager has received a report that indicates the infection rate on the unit has gone up by 25% in the past month.What action by the manager is best?

If many complaints arise about a newly developed procedure,what is the best way to handle them?

A nurse is using the decision-making process.Which action should be taken first?

Which statement by the nurse shows understanding of the primary advantage in using the group process in decision making? "The process

A nurse manager has an adequate understanding of this nursing role when making which of the following statements?

A nurse wants to implement a change in the work environment.Which of the following actions would be the most important thing to do?

What action would be an appropriate first step for the nurse to take toward becoming an effective manager?

What do the responsibilities of the nurse manager include?

A nurse is interested in moving into a management position.Which action would assist with accomplishing this?

Role Transitions

Personal Management: Time and Self-Care Strategies

Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Nurse Residency Programs

Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing

Nclex-Rn and the New Graduate

Historical Perspectives: Influences on the Present

Nursing Education

Nursing Theory

Image of Nursing: Influences on the Present

Building Nursing Management Skills

Effective Communication, Team Building, and Inter-professional Practice

Conflict Management

Delegation in the Clinical Setting

The Health Care Organization and Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery

Economics in the Health Care Delivery System

Political Action in Nursing

Collective Bargaining: Traditional Unionand Nontraditional Approaches

Ethical Issues

Legal Issues

Cultural and Spiritual Awareness

Quality Patient Care

Nursing Informatics

Using Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research

Workplace Issues

Emergency Preparedness

Filters