Test Bank of Nursing delegation and
management of patient care 2nd Edition By
Kathleen Motacki. Kathleen Burke Grade
A+
Sample Test
Chapter 03: Strategic Management and Planning
Motacki: Nursing Delegation and Management of Patient Care, 2nd
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. When applying for a management position, the nurse should ask about
the goals and plans of the hospital. Strategic plans must be developed
around
a. the mission statement.
b. patient population.
c. staff input.
,d. infection rates.
ANS: A
The strategic plan of an organization must comply with the mission statement.
The other factors are incorrect because although they may influence the
overall plan, the plan can never stray from the mission statement.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: page 28
2. The strategic plan of an organization includes all stakeholders of the
organization, including nurse managers. Which explains the benefit of
including nurse managers in developing plans for the organization?
a. Nurse managers own stock in the business.
b. Nurse managers understand the clinical areas.
c. Nurse managers will be involved in implementing the changes.
d. Nurse managers have had business courses.
ANS: C
Nurse managers will be important in the implementation of the plan at the unit
level. Option A is not true. Option B is not a reason for including nurse
managers. Option D is not a reason for including nurse managers.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: page 28
, 3. Nurse managers are included in strategic planning for the institution
because of which principle?
a. Nurse managers have the authority to terminate employees.
b. Nurse managers encourage “buy-in” from staff.
c. Nurse managers understand the need for the plan.
d. Nurse managers understand the financial aspects of the organization.
ANS: B
Nurse managers ensure “buy-in” of the project from staff. The other options
are not the reason for including nurse managers in the planning.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: page 28
4. When interviewing for a position at a new facility, the nurse managers
ask to review the mission, vision, and values statements because they
understand that these statements provide information about the
organization’s
a. fiscal responsibility.
b. direction and purpose.
c. concern for uninsured.
d. specific actions to be taken.
ANS: B
management of patient care 2nd Edition By
Kathleen Motacki. Kathleen Burke Grade
A+
Sample Test
Chapter 03: Strategic Management and Planning
Motacki: Nursing Delegation and Management of Patient Care, 2nd
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. When applying for a management position, the nurse should ask about
the goals and plans of the hospital. Strategic plans must be developed
around
a. the mission statement.
b. patient population.
c. staff input.
,d. infection rates.
ANS: A
The strategic plan of an organization must comply with the mission statement.
The other factors are incorrect because although they may influence the
overall plan, the plan can never stray from the mission statement.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: page 28
2. The strategic plan of an organization includes all stakeholders of the
organization, including nurse managers. Which explains the benefit of
including nurse managers in developing plans for the organization?
a. Nurse managers own stock in the business.
b. Nurse managers understand the clinical areas.
c. Nurse managers will be involved in implementing the changes.
d. Nurse managers have had business courses.
ANS: C
Nurse managers will be important in the implementation of the plan at the unit
level. Option A is not true. Option B is not a reason for including nurse
managers. Option D is not a reason for including nurse managers.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: page 28
, 3. Nurse managers are included in strategic planning for the institution
because of which principle?
a. Nurse managers have the authority to terminate employees.
b. Nurse managers encourage “buy-in” from staff.
c. Nurse managers understand the need for the plan.
d. Nurse managers understand the financial aspects of the organization.
ANS: B
Nurse managers ensure “buy-in” of the project from staff. The other options
are not the reason for including nurse managers in the planning.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: page 28
4. When interviewing for a position at a new facility, the nurse managers
ask to review the mission, vision, and values statements because they
understand that these statements provide information about the
organization’s
a. fiscal responsibility.
b. direction and purpose.
c. concern for uninsured.
d. specific actions to be taken.
ANS: B
