Question 1

A nurse observes a nursing assistant (NAP)fail to wash her hands before and after placing a patient on a bedpan.When giving negative feedback to the NAP,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Be certain to offer constructive criticism about the task and do so in private 
B)  Ask the unit manager to be present to document responses of both parties 
C)  Call a meeting of all NAPs and stress handwashing to the entire group 
D)  Keep a record of the NAP's actions and save them for her annual formal review 
A)  Be certain to offer constructive criticism about the task and do so in private 
B)  Ask the unit manager to be present to document responses of both parties 
C)  Call a meeting of all NAPs and stress handwashing to the entire group 
D)  Keep a record of the NAP's actions and save them for her annual formal review

Question 2

The unit nurse manager notices that nurse retention has steadily declined since she assumed the management position.What is the most appropriate action for the nurse manager to take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess the staff's perception of the manager's leadership style. 
B)  Throw monthly pizza parties for the unit. 
C)  Give all of the nurses on the unit a 5% raise in pay. 
D)  Consult the manager's supervisor for guidance. 
A)  Assess the staff's perception of the manager's leadership style. 
B)  Throw monthly pizza parties for the unit. 
C)  Give all of the nurses on the unit a 5% raise in pay. 
D)  Consult the manager's supervisor for guidance.

Question 3

A nurse manager who is self-confident,committed,and ambitious is implementing which leadership theory as a guide to her own personal governance style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral theory 
B)  Contingency theory 
C)  The task versus relationship theory 
D)  Trait theory 
A)  Behavioral theory 
B)  Contingency theory 
C)  The task versus relationship theory 
D)  Trait theory

Question 4

The nurse distinguishes the nurse holding which position as a leader rather than a manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charge nurse 
B)  Unit director 
C)  Mentor 
D)  Supervisor 
A)  Charge nurse 
B)  Unit director 
C)  Mentor 
D)  Supervisor

Exam 40: Leading Managing

A nurse observes a nursing assistant (NAP)fail to wash her hands before and after placing a patient on a bedpan.When giving negative feedback to the NAP,the nurse should:

The unit nurse manager notices that nurse retention has steadily declined since she assumed the management position.What is the most appropriate action for the nurse manager to take?

A nurse manager who is self-confident,committed,and ambitious is implementing which leadership theory as a guide to her own personal governance style?

The nurse distinguishes the nurse holding which position as a leader rather than a manager?

Evolution of Nursing Thought Action

Critical Thinking: Nursing Process

Nursing Process: Assessment

Nursing Process: Diagnosis

Nursing Process: Planning Outcomes

Nursing Process: Planning Interventions

Nursing Process: Implementation Evaluation

Evidence-Based Practice: Theory Research

Life Span: Infancy Through Middle Adulthood

Life Span: Older Adults

Experiencing Health Illness

Stress Adaptation

Psychosocial Health Illness

The Family

Culture Ethnicity

Spirituality

Loss,Grief, Dying

Documenting Reporting

Teaching Learning

Measuring Vital Signs

Communication Therapeutic Relationships

Health Assessment

Promoting Asepsis Preventing Infection

Promoting Safety

Facilitating Hygiene

Administering Medications

Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Sensation,Perception, Cognition

Pain

Physical Activity Mobility

Sexual Health

Sleep and Rest

Skin Integrity-Wound Healing

Oxygenation

Circulation

Fluids,Electrolytes, Acidbase Balance

Perioperative Care

Nursing Informatics

Promoting Health

Community-Home Health Nursing

Ethics Values

Legal Accountability

Holistic Healing

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