ECPI NUR168 CH8,9,10 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
andragogy (adult learning) focuses on:
specific problem/need
immediate application of new material
when deciding what information the patient needs to meet the
learner objectives successfully, the nurse is planning which part
of the teaching plan?
a. content
b. teaching strategies
c. learning activities
d. learning domains
content
Formal Teaching Style
Traditional, lecture-based; planned
informal teaching style
unplanned; dealing w/immediate learning needs/concerns
types of counseling
Short term - situational crisis- ER/suicide
Long term - developmental - Debilitating disease
Motivational interviewing - how to counsel best to keep
motivated
leadership
,the ability to motivate individuals and groups to accomplish
important goals
Management
The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization
through the effective use of people and other resources.
leadership styles
autocratic,
democratic,
laissez-faire,
servant,
During what phase of the nursing process should the nurse
document expected outcomes?
planning
What is the goal of negotiation when managing a conflict
between yourself and another staff member?
to create a win-win situation in which all parties are satisfied
If an RN is working night shift w/an UAP and suspects that the
UAP is under the influence of alcohol, what is the priority action
of the RN?
-confront UAP
-ask N supervisor to observe and validate
-document observations in factual manner
-report incident to N manager in the morning
ask N supervisor to observe UAP and validate
(after gathering data the RN must first validate w/another
,observer, then take action to safeguard patients
(confront/remove UAP from patient care) and then document)
Which action is first for a N manager when the leadership team
is preparing to institute a new charting system?
-discuss w/charge Ns responsibilities to institute
-post sign-up for in-service training
-ask informal leaders to take part
-collect staff members' input for planning/instituting change
collect staff members input (and collaborating about instituting
change smoothly and efficiently)
Which patient is at highest risk for complications due to motility
challenges?
-3 y/o; burned foot
-80 y/o; fractured hip
-30 y/o; has cast on fractured ankle
-42 y/o; indwelling urinary catheter
80 year old; fractured hip (lack of lower limb movement can
lead to DVT)
During an urgent need for beds, which patient can you
discharge?
-60 y/o; DM2, admitted 48 hrs ago w/uncontrolled glucose level
-58 y/o; 12 hr post-op, total knee arthroplasty
-80 y/o; admitted 24 hrs ago, vomiting/dehydration
-44 y/o; w/asthma, admitted for carpal tunnel surgery
44 y/o; w/asthma, admitted for carpal tunnel surgery
, Which task can be delegated to UAP?
-verify allergies in medical records
-assist w/moving patient to stretcher
-complete pre-op checklist
-call provider about pre-op blood glucose level
assist w/moving patient to stretcher
Which statement indicates an understanding of the principles of
"justice."
- "I will tell an unhappy employee to see the person they have
conflict with"
-"I will let everyone schedule birthdays/holidays on alternate
days, keeping staffing adequate"
-"I will ask everyone to participate in choosing new monitors"
-"I will create schedules so that everyone is working only 2
holidays per year"
"I will create schedules so that everyone is working only 2
holidays per year"
What is an example of appropriate conflict management?
"I will tell an unhappy employee to see the person they have
conflict with" (encouraging individual problem-solving
behaviors)
Which statement indicates a management style of autonomy?
- "I will tell an unhappy employee to see the person they have
conflict with"
-"I will let everyone schedule birthdays/holidays on alternate
days, while keeping staffing adequate"
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
andragogy (adult learning) focuses on:
specific problem/need
immediate application of new material
when deciding what information the patient needs to meet the
learner objectives successfully, the nurse is planning which part
of the teaching plan?
a. content
b. teaching strategies
c. learning activities
d. learning domains
content
Formal Teaching Style
Traditional, lecture-based; planned
informal teaching style
unplanned; dealing w/immediate learning needs/concerns
types of counseling
Short term - situational crisis- ER/suicide
Long term - developmental - Debilitating disease
Motivational interviewing - how to counsel best to keep
motivated
leadership
,the ability to motivate individuals and groups to accomplish
important goals
Management
The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization
through the effective use of people and other resources.
leadership styles
autocratic,
democratic,
laissez-faire,
servant,
During what phase of the nursing process should the nurse
document expected outcomes?
planning
What is the goal of negotiation when managing a conflict
between yourself and another staff member?
to create a win-win situation in which all parties are satisfied
If an RN is working night shift w/an UAP and suspects that the
UAP is under the influence of alcohol, what is the priority action
of the RN?
-confront UAP
-ask N supervisor to observe and validate
-document observations in factual manner
-report incident to N manager in the morning
ask N supervisor to observe UAP and validate
(after gathering data the RN must first validate w/another
,observer, then take action to safeguard patients
(confront/remove UAP from patient care) and then document)
Which action is first for a N manager when the leadership team
is preparing to institute a new charting system?
-discuss w/charge Ns responsibilities to institute
-post sign-up for in-service training
-ask informal leaders to take part
-collect staff members' input for planning/instituting change
collect staff members input (and collaborating about instituting
change smoothly and efficiently)
Which patient is at highest risk for complications due to motility
challenges?
-3 y/o; burned foot
-80 y/o; fractured hip
-30 y/o; has cast on fractured ankle
-42 y/o; indwelling urinary catheter
80 year old; fractured hip (lack of lower limb movement can
lead to DVT)
During an urgent need for beds, which patient can you
discharge?
-60 y/o; DM2, admitted 48 hrs ago w/uncontrolled glucose level
-58 y/o; 12 hr post-op, total knee arthroplasty
-80 y/o; admitted 24 hrs ago, vomiting/dehydration
-44 y/o; w/asthma, admitted for carpal tunnel surgery
44 y/o; w/asthma, admitted for carpal tunnel surgery
, Which task can be delegated to UAP?
-verify allergies in medical records
-assist w/moving patient to stretcher
-complete pre-op checklist
-call provider about pre-op blood glucose level
assist w/moving patient to stretcher
Which statement indicates an understanding of the principles of
"justice."
- "I will tell an unhappy employee to see the person they have
conflict with"
-"I will let everyone schedule birthdays/holidays on alternate
days, keeping staffing adequate"
-"I will ask everyone to participate in choosing new monitors"
-"I will create schedules so that everyone is working only 2
holidays per year"
"I will create schedules so that everyone is working only 2
holidays per year"
What is an example of appropriate conflict management?
"I will tell an unhappy employee to see the person they have
conflict with" (encouraging individual problem-solving
behaviors)
Which statement indicates a management style of autonomy?
- "I will tell an unhappy employee to see the person they have
conflict with"
-"I will let everyone schedule birthdays/holidays on alternate
days, while keeping staffing adequate"
