Question 1

An outpatient surgery manager is evaluating infusion pumps for the operating room.The manager should

Accepted Answer

A)  select the least expensive brand. 
B)  use a decision-making tool to evaluate brands. 
C)  ask the nursing staff which brand they prefer. 
D)  select the vendor from which the institution usually buys. 
A)  select the least expensive brand. 
B)  use a decision-making tool to evaluate brands. 
C)  ask the nursing staff which brand they prefer. 
D)  select the vendor from which the institution usually buys.

Question 2

One of three managers at a research laboratory drafted a policy that would allow his department to do more testing in his laboratory.This policy included the times for regular collection as well as a new process for emergency laboratory testing.The policy and procedures were never followed.The reason was that

Accepted Answer

A)  the policy was too lengthy and inundated readers with too much detail. 
B)  the policy made decisions for other departments in the company. 
C)  the staff did not believe that the new policy would be effective. 
D)  testing should not be done in the laboratory. 
A)  the policy was too lengthy and inundated readers with too much detail. 
B)  the policy made decisions for other departments in the company. 
C)  the staff did not believe that the new policy would be effective. 
D)  testing should not be done in the laboratory.

Question 3

With regard to decision making,critical thinking,and problem solving,which of the following statements are accurate and valid points?

Accepted Answer

A)  The professional decision maker approaches problem solving by beginning with an outcome already in mind. 
B)  Involvement in decision making is of little use unless you are an expert decision-maker. 
C)  Many models aid the nurse in improving his or her decision-making skills. 
D)  The nursing decision-maker who is successful recognizes that only those with similar experiences should be involved in decision making. 
A)  The professional decision maker approaches problem solving by beginning with an outcome already in mind. 
B)  Involvement in decision making is of little use unless you are an expert decision-maker. 
C)  Many models aid the nurse in improving his or her decision-making skills. 
D)  The nursing decision-maker who is successful recognizes that only those with similar experiences should be involved in decision making.

Question 4

A good nursing decision maker is one who

Accepted Answer

A)  uses various models to guide the process on the basis of the circumstances of the situation. 
B)  adopts one model and uses it to guide all decision making. 
C)  decides not to use any models because they are all useless. 
D)  develops a new model each time a decision has to be made. 
A)  uses various models to guide the process on the basis of the circumstances of the situation. 
B)  adopts one model and uses it to guide all decision making. 
C)  decides not to use any models because they are all useless. 
D)  develops a new model each time a decision has to be made.

Question 5

A clinic nurse has observed another nurse deviating from agency policy in performing wound care.The best approach for the clinic nurse to take is to

Accepted Answer

A)  stay out of it. 
B)  inform the nursing supervisor. 
C)  fill out a notification form (incident report). 
D)  assess the risk to the client and the agency before proceeding. 
A)  stay out of it. 
B)  inform the nursing supervisor. 
C)  fill out a notification form (incident report). 
D)  assess the risk to the client and the agency before proceeding.

An outpatient surgery manager is evaluating infusion pumps for the operating room.The manager should

With regard to decision making,critical thinking,and problem solving,which of the following statements are accurate and valid points?

A good nursing decision maker is one who

A clinic nurse has observed another nurse deviating from agency policy in performing wound care.The best approach for the clinic nurse to take is to

Leading, Managing, and Following

Patient Focus

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Health Care Organizations

Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

Power,Politics,and Influence

Caring,Communicating and Managing With Technology

Managing Costs and Budgets

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Selecting, developing, and Evaluating Staff

Strategic Planning and Goal Setting

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Nursing Advocacy

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Understanding and Resolving Conflict

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Practising and Leading in Interdisciplinary Settings

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Managing Your Career

Thriving for the Future

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Exam 7: Making Decisions and Solving Problems

An outpatient surgery manager is evaluating infusion pumps for the operating room.The manager should

With regard to decision making,critical thinking,and problem solving,which of the following statements are accurate and valid points?

A good nursing decision maker is one who

A clinic nurse has observed another nurse deviating from agency policy in performing wound care.The best approach for the clinic nurse to take is to

Leading, Managing, and Following

Patient Focus

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Health Care Organizations

Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

Power,Politics,and Influence

Caring,Communicating and Managing With Technology

Managing Costs and Budgets

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Selecting, developing, and Evaluating Staff

Strategic Planning and Goal Setting

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Nursing Advocacy

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Understanding and Resolving Conflict

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Practising and Leading in Interdisciplinary Settings

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Managing Your Career

Thriving for the Future

Filters