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Week 8 Test Leadership Nursing Leadership & Management Power point 1. The nurse manager is comparing the primary functions of manager. Which function should the nurse recognize is unique to the role of a nurse manager wh ...

Week 8 Test Leadership Nursing Leadership & Management Power point 1. The nurse manager is comparing the primary functions of manager. Which function should the nurse recognize is unique to the role of a nurse manager when compared to classic theories? o Directing Page 2 o Planning o Controlling o Organizing 2. Which action by the nurse manager demonstrates the controlling function of management? o Conduct monthly meetings to review accomplishments o Implement a scheduling tool based on client acuity o Perform chart audits to elevate nursing care outcomes Page 2 o Create a task force to review current policies. 3. The nurse manager is working with a task force to develop a new philosophy for the organization. Which concept should be included in the philosophy? o Values that guide action Page 5 o Organizational purpose o Reason for existence o Goals to achieve 4. A group of nurse manager executives is participating in strategic planning for a healthcare organization. Which information should be included in the strategic plan? Select all that apply. One, some or all responses mat be correct. o Allocated resources o The time frame for completion Page 6 o Delegation of responsibilities o Evaluation methods o Goals5. Which action by the nurse manager demonstrates operational planning? o Implementing a new electronic health record system. o Increasing the number of nurses with bachelor’s degrees in a unit. Page 8 o Reviewing the supply order chain to decrease waste. o Developing a discharge planning program to improve client satisfaction. Not 100% on this one. 6. Which task can the nurse manage accomplish when using an organizational chart at the unit level? o Rotation of staff development activities o Coordinate actives with other departments Page 9 o Daily staffing assignments o Orientation schedule for new hires o No answer text provided. I asked about this one because it isn’t a SATA but several of the answers are listed. I put C for this one. 7. Which action taken by a manager would best improve the nurse’ job satisfaction ratings on a survey? o Provide feedback once a year during a performance review o Communicating changes in the unit when it occurs o Delegating unit responsibilities to shift supervisors o Implementing a recognition program for staff. Page 11 I asked about this one as well because it isn’t a SATA either. I put D. 8. When evaluating productivity, which factors should the nurse manager assess? o The number of nursing hours worked and the number of clients Page 10 o The number of nursing hours worked and the acuity level of clients o The number of nurses staffed and the number of clients o The number of nurses staffed and the number of hours scheduled 9. The nurse manager is monitoring the performance of a new graduate nurse. Which action will the manager take to evaluate the new graduate’s understanding of the expectations?o Obtaining feedback from the assigned preceptor o Ask the graduate how they would report an issue using the chain of command Page 13 o Scheduling a documentation training session o Providing copies of policies for routine unit procedures 10. Which describes a motivating activity by the nurse manager? o Identifying resources needed on the unit o Evaluating staff performance yearly o Monitoring client care o Offering recognition for positive client comments Page 14 11. Which action should a group of nurse managers revising the professional standards for inpatient acute care units take? o Compare what similar organizations are doing. o Review current literature from professional practice groups Page 16 o Survey clients to identify specific needs o Assess staff nurses regarding the level of client care understanding. 12. The nurse manager is conducting a coaching session with a nurse who made a medication error. Which question would be the most appropriate for the nurse manager to ask? o “Why did you make a mistake?” o “How will you prevent this from happening again?” o “Can you tell me what you think happened?” o “What do you think should be the outcome?” Page 17 13. The nurse manager is planning a team-building exercise for the staff on a medical-surgical unit. Which action is a priority for the manager to take? o Identify reoccurring issues. o Review the schedule for an appropriate date. o Establish clear team goals Page 19 o Research interactive activities14. Which action would a new nurse manager take to develop skills to be an effective resource manager? o Review current financial reports Page 20 o Identify organizational policies that relate to merit increases o Survey the staff about supply use o Develop a budget with client census 15. The nurse manager is applying the nursing process to decision making. Which describes the primary purpose of the analysis and diagnosis phase? o To determine if the problem requires intervention Page 21 o To research the best solution o To gather information about the problem o To objectively weigh the options 16. When implementing change, which rule should the nurse manager follow? o Initiate changes when requested o Involve anyone that will be affected Page 22 o Implement changes quickly o Planning should only involve certain people 17. The nurse manager is facilitating a change in the nurse handoff reporting on a medical-surgical unit. Which action by the nurse manager demonstrates the moving stage of change? o Audit compliance to the new process. o Communicate the new process to staff o Be present during shift change during the first week Page 23 o Finalize the change into policy 18. The nurse manager provides guidance to a new nurse during the care of a client with a complex condition. Which describes the role is the nurse manager demonstrating? o Staff developer o Mentor o Clinical consultant Page 24 o Corporate supporter19. Which action by the nursing manager would best demonstrate caring towards staff members? o Post all client survey results. o Celebrate monthly birthdays with a cake. o Schedule individual meetings with staff to hear their concerns. Page 25 o Develop a biannual employee recognition program. 20. Which situation reported to the nurse manager by the charge nurse is a demonstration of bullying? o An unlicensed assistive personal was caring for a client who fell in the bathroom o The nurse administered the wrong medication to a client o An unlicensed assistive personal was late with a client’s meal tray o The nurse refuses to cover another nurse’s lunch break Page 26 21. Which describes the nurse manager’s priority action when dealing with incivility between two nurses on a unit? o Recognize that incivility is occurring. Page 26 o Determine what the victim of incivility did. o Remind the nurses that incivility if against the policy. o Request that the nurses meet to discuss issues.Budgeting Basics for Nursing Power point 22. Which action by the nurse manager participating in the budget process demonstrates monitoring? o Reviewing the revenue for services to be provided. o Calculate the expected annual staff salaries. o Adjusting the staff assignment based on the client census. Page 7 o Surveying staff to determine which equipment needs to be replaced. 23. Which budget result could impact the nurse manager’s performance evaluation? o Assumptions o Revenue o Overtime use Page 8 o Variances 24. The nurse manager is reviewing the capital expenditures for the budget of an outpatient surgical center. Which item would the nurse manager include? o Monitor the supplies o Staff salaries o Cardiac monitor Page 9 o Staff development workshops 25. The nurse manager is planning a budget using the incremental method for an existing cardiac care unit. What action should the nurse manager take? o Calculate the expense of taking care of one client. o Verify what the revenue would generate from the care of one client. o Determine the expected increase in salaries from the previous year. Page 13 o Predict the average client volume for the unit.26. An organization uses the top-down method for budget development. Which role should the nurse manager expect to take in the budgeting process? o Implementation of the budget Page 15 o Creation of target goals o Identification of operational expenditures o Participation in planning meetings 27. Which describes the time frame the nurse manager should begin developing the budget for the next fiscal year? o Within a month of the new fiscal year. o At least three months before the new fiscal year Page 14 o Every month of the current fiscal year o A year in advance of the new fiscal year. 28. Which initial action will the action should the new nurse manager take when learning to develop a budget? o Meet with the chief financial officer. o Review the organizational budgeting guidelines. Page 16 o Gain an understanding of the cost of care for the unit. o Review budgeting needs for the unit. 29