The nurse is applying a decision-making process to a
clinical challenge. When applying this process, the nurse
must:
a. analyze the root causes of a situation.
b. c
begin by solving the underlying problem.
c. choose between ditterent courses of action.
d. prioritize the maximum good for the maximum number
of people.
The nurse is applying the traditional problem-solving
model when mediating in a conflict
between two colleagues. When applying this model, the
nurse should prioritize what task?
a. A
Identifying the root cause of the conflict
b. Implementing a solution as quickly as possible
c. Eliciting input from other nurses
d. Encouraging each nurse to reflect on his or her actions
Which statement is true regarding decision making?
a. Scientific methods provide identical decisions by ditter-
ent individuals for the same
problems.
b. Decisions are greatly influenced by each person's value
system. B
c. Personal beliefs can be adjusted for when the scientific
approach to problem
solving is used.
d. Past experience has little to do with the quality of the
decision.
The nurse-manager of a short-statted unit needs to make
a decision about a nurse's request
for an unpaid leave of absence. In order to increase the
, chance of making a good decision,
the manager should:
a. involve as many people in the decision-making process
as possible.
b. begin the decision-making process by presuming the C
status quo to be the best
option.
c. generate as many ditterent alternatives as possible.
d. prioritize the option that is most innovative.
An experienced nurse-manager has been described as
being a "right-brain thinker." This
manager's decision-making process likely prioritizes what
characteristic?
a. B
Linear analysis
b. Intuition
c. Transparency
d. Eflciency
The nurse-manager is applying an evidence-based ap-
proach to a clinical question around
client mobilization. When using a PICO format to search
for evidence, the nurse should
identify what?
C
a. The role of intuition in the decision-making process
b. The preferences of clients and their families
c. The clients for whom the intervention would be rele-
vant
d. Costs associated with a potential change in practice
The nurse-manager is applying the decision-making
process when addressing a nurse's high
B
rate of absenteeism. This process should result in:
a. an outcome that is desired by all.