What are the characteristics of Max's Weber's organizational system? -a system based
on discipline
What is the most essential skill for successful nursing performance? -critical thinking
What is the main factor in the structure and function of the organization? -the power to
make decisions
Which team has a pivotal role in team function? -nurses
What is team building? -the goal is to make sure the group achieves more goals than
the individual working along
Place the influential events in order of occurrence related to military influence. -Small
pox vaccination: Revolutionary War
Ambulance: Civil War
Red Cross: Spanish American War
GI Bill: World War II
What is the landmark toward research-based profession? -the national center for
nursing research
What is testifying for decision-making bodies? --Make your position clear so the
decision-makers know whether you speak for yourself or a larger group
-Keep your testimony brief and concise
, -Prepare your testimonies ahead of time (with copies for committee members) but do
not simply read a statement
-If given a time limit present most important fact first
-Written presentation will be accepted if unable to attend in person
What is the prominent place a student would seek employment? -the internet
What should you do as the nurse when a minor adolescent refuses care but the parent
or legal guardian signs consent for the child? -don't precede with the care until legal
clarification is provided
What is the legal definition of Nursing? -foundation and guideline for nursing practice
What is true about minor infractions in nursing practice? -results in the ability to still be
able to practice nursing
What are advantages Computerized Records? --available at the point of care without
needing to obtain a copy of the written record
-continuity of care is facilitated bc the info follows the pt from setting to setting
What are benefits of clinical pathways? --standardized tool hospitals use to monitor
outcomes
-referred to as a critical path, a care map, or an anticipated recovery path
-describes the optimum progression through the system of the individual with a
particular health problem
What is the purpose of the IRB? -it oversees research in the organization
What is the important aspect of the graduation for nurses? -
What is the main purpose of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCBSN)?
-provides mechanism for state board of nursing to collaborate in terms of licensing
exam and other issues of importance to the regulation of nursing
What caused nursing schools grow in the 20th century in the United States? -
*What kind of significance did shared governance have on collective bargaining? -
caused nurses to be more reluctant
What is empathy? -the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
What is the hallmark of relationships within healthcare? -respect