PNR 400 MIDTERM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Richard is interested in leadership positions within his nursing organizations. Although
he has been in the same unit for 10 years, he has only attended two workshops during
that time and has steadfastly refused opportunities to engage in leadership
development opportunities or other learning offered as part of the hospital's succession
planning strategy. He says he is interested in a leadership role primarily because it will
give him a more stable work schedule and will enable him to spend more time with his
family. Richard's demonstrating attributes of which leadership style? - Answer -Laissez-
faire leadership
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about leadership? - Answer -A
leader does not need followers
3. Which of the following statements is FALSE about RNs and RPNs? - Answer -The
continuing competence CNO standard has additional requirements for RNs
Common elements of transformation leadership approaches include which of the
following? - Answer -All of the above
What is an important role for staff working within a culture that embraces evidence-
based practice? - Answer -Function as a champion of change that advocates for the
adoption of new evidence into care practice
Which statement shows that a nurse has a correct understanding of the decision-
making process? - Answer -Decision making requires you to select an action
Nursing practice leaders are considering switching IV pumps to another IV pump
vendor. A team of nurses gather to examine the benefits and uses and to conduct a —
analvsis of various IV pumps on the market. After thoroughly reviewing the data and
trialling several pumps, the team and the nurse leaders vote to determine which pump
to use.
This example depicts which of the following decision-making styles, - Answer -Group
decision making
which of the following is NOT a type of power? - Answer -Hidden
Which type of power do nurse managers hold due to their position or degree of authority
in an organization? - Answer -legitimate power
The nurse-client relationship is one of unequal power for the following reasons except: -
Answer -The client has more authority and influence
A good critical thinker always makes sure they do which of the following? - Answer -
Examines their decisions from all sides and consider different points of view
, How would one best define leadership? - Answer -A Process of interaction in which the
leader influences others toward achieving common goals
Nurses Deepak and Maria notice another nurse slipped a medication and supplies from
the unit into her personal bag.
Mana wants to speak with the nurse and ask her to return the items, but Deepak feels it
should be reported. they argue about what is the right thing to do. According to the CNO
code of conduct, what is the correct course of action? - Answer -Report the
observations to the unit manager
Your patient Joseph and his family complain they did not receive any updates on his
condition and as a result of his chest infection the nurses have limited visitors. Joseph
and his family are distressed about his situation. After listening to their concerns, what
action(s) would demonstrate that the nurse practiced according to the code of
conduct. - Answer -Acknowledge the family's concern, address the issue with the
healthcare team and further explore the matter
for possible options
Which of the following is a quality of emotional intelligence that is thought be useful in
leading others? - Answer -Self-regulation managing emotions so they dont interfere
with the task to be completed
The primary purpose of the code of conduct is to achieve which of the following? -
Answer -Clarifying expectations for the public of the behavior and conduct that a nurse
must uphold
A nurse noticed that a client has tripled and fallen, as they were walking down the
hallway. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking by doing which of the following? -
Answer -Assessing the client for pain, physical injuries and checking in neuro status
Under what circumstances can a person who is not authorized to perform a controlled
act, perform one? - Answer -When providing first aid or temporary assistance in an
emergency
A new graduate nurse who has just written and passed the recent REx-PN exams will
need to register with which organization for licensure to use the title of RPN? - Answer -
CNO
The scope of practice for all nurses will continue to grow over the coming years. What is
the key to maintaining competence for nurses? - Answer -Adopting an attitude that
focuses on life-long learning
Which of the following is most accurate statement about Nursing Act (1991)? - Answer
-The Nursing Act establishes the mandate of the CNO and Scope of Practice for nurses
Richard is interested in leadership positions within his nursing organizations. Although
he has been in the same unit for 10 years, he has only attended two workshops during
that time and has steadfastly refused opportunities to engage in leadership
development opportunities or other learning offered as part of the hospital's succession
planning strategy. He says he is interested in a leadership role primarily because it will
give him a more stable work schedule and will enable him to spend more time with his
family. Richard's demonstrating attributes of which leadership style? - Answer -Laissez-
faire leadership
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about leadership? - Answer -A
leader does not need followers
3. Which of the following statements is FALSE about RNs and RPNs? - Answer -The
continuing competence CNO standard has additional requirements for RNs
Common elements of transformation leadership approaches include which of the
following? - Answer -All of the above
What is an important role for staff working within a culture that embraces evidence-
based practice? - Answer -Function as a champion of change that advocates for the
adoption of new evidence into care practice
Which statement shows that a nurse has a correct understanding of the decision-
making process? - Answer -Decision making requires you to select an action
Nursing practice leaders are considering switching IV pumps to another IV pump
vendor. A team of nurses gather to examine the benefits and uses and to conduct a —
analvsis of various IV pumps on the market. After thoroughly reviewing the data and
trialling several pumps, the team and the nurse leaders vote to determine which pump
to use.
This example depicts which of the following decision-making styles, - Answer -Group
decision making
which of the following is NOT a type of power? - Answer -Hidden
Which type of power do nurse managers hold due to their position or degree of authority
in an organization? - Answer -legitimate power
The nurse-client relationship is one of unequal power for the following reasons except: -
Answer -The client has more authority and influence
A good critical thinker always makes sure they do which of the following? - Answer -
Examines their decisions from all sides and consider different points of view
, How would one best define leadership? - Answer -A Process of interaction in which the
leader influences others toward achieving common goals
Nurses Deepak and Maria notice another nurse slipped a medication and supplies from
the unit into her personal bag.
Mana wants to speak with the nurse and ask her to return the items, but Deepak feels it
should be reported. they argue about what is the right thing to do. According to the CNO
code of conduct, what is the correct course of action? - Answer -Report the
observations to the unit manager
Your patient Joseph and his family complain they did not receive any updates on his
condition and as a result of his chest infection the nurses have limited visitors. Joseph
and his family are distressed about his situation. After listening to their concerns, what
action(s) would demonstrate that the nurse practiced according to the code of
conduct. - Answer -Acknowledge the family's concern, address the issue with the
healthcare team and further explore the matter
for possible options
Which of the following is a quality of emotional intelligence that is thought be useful in
leading others? - Answer -Self-regulation managing emotions so they dont interfere
with the task to be completed
The primary purpose of the code of conduct is to achieve which of the following? -
Answer -Clarifying expectations for the public of the behavior and conduct that a nurse
must uphold
A nurse noticed that a client has tripled and fallen, as they were walking down the
hallway. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking by doing which of the following? -
Answer -Assessing the client for pain, physical injuries and checking in neuro status
Under what circumstances can a person who is not authorized to perform a controlled
act, perform one? - Answer -When providing first aid or temporary assistance in an
emergency
A new graduate nurse who has just written and passed the recent REx-PN exams will
need to register with which organization for licensure to use the title of RPN? - Answer -
CNO
The scope of practice for all nurses will continue to grow over the coming years. What is
the key to maintaining competence for nurses? - Answer -Adopting an attitude that
focuses on life-long learning
Which of the following is most accurate statement about Nursing Act (1991)? - Answer
-The Nursing Act establishes the mandate of the CNO and Scope of Practice for nurses
