Question 1

The nurse is identifying professional goals to support changes in the healthcare industry. Which trends would the nurse use to help establish these goals? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Identify opportunities for lifelong learning.
B)   Recognize innovations that need nursing expertise.
C)   Read the latest progress on access to health care for all.
D)   Participate in activities with people from different cultures.
E)   Sustain employment during periods of volatility in the industry. Correct A,B,C,D

Question 2

The nurse is a member of a group of health care professionals who meet to collaborate on projects to improve the health of a specific community. What is an advantage of being a member of this collaborative team?

Accepted Answer

A)   Method to optimize the nurse's potential
B)   Ensures communication occurs between the disciplines
C)   Secures nursing as a viable vocation for community members
D)   Guarantees community members will have thorough assessments Correct A

Question 3

The nurse manager asks a staff nurse to think about a situation and analyze personal behaviors. Which multiplier is this manager practicing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Investor
B)   Liberator
C)   Challenger
D)   Talent magnet Correct C

Question 4

A nurse manager wants to be promoted to a director. Which overall leadership descriptors would this manager strive to emulate? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Wise
B)   Brave
C)   Creative
D)   Articulate
E)   Fair minded Correct

Question 5

After attending a religious service a group of parishioners ask a nurse to explain the importance of restricting salt intake in the diet. How would this request support the nursing profession's need to share information?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provides an opportunity to respond spontaneously with the public
B)   Catapults the profession of nursing in the media
C)   Demonstrates the knowledge base of nurses
D)   Explains nursing's basic compassion Correct

Question 6

The director of nursing is investigating continuing education programs to attend during the next quarter. What would serve as a guide to the director when selecting programs to attend?

Accepted Answer

A)   Personal achievement
B)   Maintain current position
C)   Supplement the resume
D)   Achieving the team's goals Correct

Question 7

A healthcare organization is planning to implement the Triple Aim goals. Which actions would this organization plan during the implementation of these goals? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   An open house for community members to tour the hospital and facilities
B)   Schedule wellness clinics for community members to have blood pressure checks
C)   Promote smoking cessation classes for community members most days of the week
D)   Plan a health insurance provider day for community members to change insurance coverage
E)   Send flyers to community members announcing new surgical procedures done in the facility Correct

Question 8

The vice president of nursing is recognized as being a "nurse of the year." Which leadership characteristics is this nurse most likely demonstrating? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Character
B)   Compassion
C)   Congruency
D)   Consistency
E)   Confidence Correct

Question 9

A nurse is selected to serve on a task force whose purpose is to plan responses to terroristic threats in a major city. The media is planning a session with the task force to discuss progress on the plan thus far. What would the nurse do to prepare for the media session?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plan to smile into the camera and stay quiet.
B)   Stand in the back of the room to reduce exposure.
C)   Prepare thoughtful responses to potential questions.
D)   Direct all questions to the chairperson of the committee. Correct

Question 10

A nurse manager is having difficulty leading the nursing staff and gives direction to prove how much she knows. What leadership style is the manager demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tyrant
B)   Know-it-all
C)   Empire builder
D)   Decision maker Correct

Question 11

While conducting a health history the nurse listens to the patient describe manifestations of an illness. What purpose does listening serve?

Accepted Answer

A)   Learning occurs through listening
B)   Provides time to formulate questions
C)   Communicates interest to the patient
D)   Ensures a thorough assessment Correct

Question 12

A staff nurse is planning to apply for a nurse manager position. Which behaviors would the nurse prepare to demonstrate during the interview process? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Clear communication
B)   Good listening skills
C)   Self-confidence
D)   Self-motivation
E)   Persistence Correct

Question 13

The staff nurse used the FOCUS-PDCA process for a patient care issue which resulted in an improvement in quality care. What action would the nurse take to ensure this process is shared with others?

Accepted Answer

A)   Send the results of the process to nursing friends in e-mails.
B)   Discuss the outcomes during the next staff meeting.
C)   Write the process and submit it for publication.
D)   Post the results on the nurse's Facebook page. Correct

Question 14

The staff nurse volunteers to participate on an interdisciplinary team to collaborate on a new care delivery approach. What benefits will this nurse experience by participating with this team? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Reduce time for patient care
B)   Improve promotion status
C)   Professional growth
D)   Expand networking
E)   Job satisfaction Correct

Question 15

A nurse in graduate school wants to secure a position as a nurse executive upon graduation. Which action would the nurse use to learn more about the work of a nurse executive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask to sit on a committee lead by a nurse executive.
B)   Study literature about nursing economics.
C)   Learn the budgeting process.
D)   Read articles about the role. Correct

Question 16

The staff nurse is having difficulty remembering the steps of a skin assessment tool that is stored on the electronic health record. What can the nurse do to ensure quality skin assessments on all patients?

Accepted Answer

A)   Memorize the steps of the skin assessment.
B)   Ask another staff nurse to remind the steps while it is being performed.
C)   Write the steps down on a sheet of paper and post them in every patient room.
D)   Obtain a smart phone application that provides the skin assessment tool for reference. Correct

Exam 12: Future-Focused Quality Nursing