NURSING LEADERSHIP NUR 4120
CHAPTER 1 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.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. begin by solving the underlying problem.
c. choose between different courses of action.
d. prioritize the maximum good for the maximum number of people. -
ANSWERS✔-c
\.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. 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 - ANSWERS✔-A
\.Which statement is true regarding decision making?
, a. Scientific methods provide identical decisions by different individuals for the
same
problems.
b. Decisions are greatly influenced by each person's value system.
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. - ANSWERS✔-B
\.The nurse-manager of a short-staffed 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 status quo to be the best
option.
c. generate as many different alternatives as possible.
d. prioritize the option that is most innovative. - ANSWERS✔-C
\.An experienced nurse-manager has been described as being a "right-brain
thinker." This
manager's decision-making process likely prioritizes what characteristic?
a. Linear analysis
b. Intuition
CHAPTER 1 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.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. begin by solving the underlying problem.
c. choose between different courses of action.
d. prioritize the maximum good for the maximum number of people. -
ANSWERS✔-c
\.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. 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 - ANSWERS✔-A
\.Which statement is true regarding decision making?
, a. Scientific methods provide identical decisions by different individuals for the
same
problems.
b. Decisions are greatly influenced by each person's value system.
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. - ANSWERS✔-B
\.The nurse-manager of a short-staffed 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 status quo to be the best
option.
c. generate as many different alternatives as possible.
d. prioritize the option that is most innovative. - ANSWERS✔-C
\.An experienced nurse-manager has been described as being a "right-brain
thinker." This
manager's decision-making process likely prioritizes what characteristic?
a. Linear analysis
b. Intuition
