NURSING 207 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
The nurse is applying a decision-making process to a clinical challenge. When applying
this process, the nurse must: - ANSWERchoose between different courses of action
The nurse is applying the traditional problem-solving model when mediating in a conflict
between two colleagues. When applying this model, the nurse prioritize what task? -
ANSWERIdentifying the root cause of the conflict
Which statement is true regarding decision making? - ANSWERDecisions are
influenced by each person's value system
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: - ANSWERGenerate as many different alternatives
as possible
An experienced nurse-manager has been described as being a " right-brain thinker."
This manager's decision-making process likely prioritizes what characteristic? -
ANSWERIntuition
The nurse-manager is applying an evidence-based approach to a clinical question
around client mobilization. When using a PICO format to search for evidence, the nurse
should identify what? - ANSWERThe clients for whom the intervention would be
relevant
The nurse-manager is applying the decision-making process when addressing a nurse's
high rate of absenteeism. This process should result in: - ANSWERa chosen course of
action
The nurse-manager is faced with a difficult decision in a situation that involves the
manager's values. What is the manager's best action? - ANSWERIdentify and reflect on
his or her own values
Which statement is true concerning critical thinking - ANSWERIt requires reasoning and
creative analysis
A nurse-manager has realized that the data gathering process before a recent decision
may have been influenced by confirmation bias. How can the manager best prevent this
in the future? - ANSWERMake sure not to prioritize information that supports the
manager's beliefs
, A nurse-manager has made a decision and is now preparing to evaluate the decision.
What question should best guide the nurse's evaluation process? - ANSWERDid the
outcomes align with the original objectives?
Which statement concerning the role of the most powerful individuals in organizational
decision making is true? - ANSWERThey often make decisions that are in congruence
with their own values
One of the nurses on the unit said,"My Vietnamese patient won't look me in the eye, but
I know that Asian patients avoid making eye contact as a way of showing respect." This
nurse is demonstrating what type of illogical thinking? - ANSWEROvergeneralizing
The nurse has accepted a job in a workplace where organizational power has a
pronounced effect. This characteristic may have what effect on the nurse and the
workplace? - ANSWERThe nurse may have to accept decisions contrary to his or her
own values
The unit manager has created a decision grid in order to assist with a difficult staffing
decision that will affect many nurses. The decision grid will allow the manager to: -
ANSWERExamine alternatives visually and compare each against the same criteria.
A nurse-manager is planning to apply a decision-making model to a clinical challenge.
When using a decision-making tool, what should the manager do? - ANSWERBe aware
that the tool cannot eliminate the risk of human error.
The nurses on a medical unit are using several different techniques for performing
wound care and the manager recognizes a need to implement evidence-based practice
(EBP). What should the manager do first when applying the principles of EBP? -
ANSWERFormulate a specific, searchable clinical question about wound care
A nurse has accepted a management position in a busy ambulatory clinic and
recognizes that the day-to-day operations of the clinic will require many decisions. What
is the nurse's best initial action when preparing for this new role? - ANSWERClarify and
reflect on his or her own values
A sales representative is describing the benefits of a new brand of incontinence brief to
a manager. The representative states, "These are a superior product. With what you're
currently using, you're actually causing harm to your clients." How should the manager
best interpret this statement? - ANSWERThe representative is affirming the
consequences
Which represents the management functions that are incorporated into the
management process? - ANSWERPlanning, organizing, staffing, directing, and
controlling
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
The nurse is applying a decision-making process to a clinical challenge. When applying
this process, the nurse must: - ANSWERchoose between different courses of action
The nurse is applying the traditional problem-solving model when mediating in a conflict
between two colleagues. When applying this model, the nurse prioritize what task? -
ANSWERIdentifying the root cause of the conflict
Which statement is true regarding decision making? - ANSWERDecisions are
influenced by each person's value system
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: - ANSWERGenerate as many different alternatives
as possible
An experienced nurse-manager has been described as being a " right-brain thinker."
This manager's decision-making process likely prioritizes what characteristic? -
ANSWERIntuition
The nurse-manager is applying an evidence-based approach to a clinical question
around client mobilization. When using a PICO format to search for evidence, the nurse
should identify what? - ANSWERThe clients for whom the intervention would be
relevant
The nurse-manager is applying the decision-making process when addressing a nurse's
high rate of absenteeism. This process should result in: - ANSWERa chosen course of
action
The nurse-manager is faced with a difficult decision in a situation that involves the
manager's values. What is the manager's best action? - ANSWERIdentify and reflect on
his or her own values
Which statement is true concerning critical thinking - ANSWERIt requires reasoning and
creative analysis
A nurse-manager has realized that the data gathering process before a recent decision
may have been influenced by confirmation bias. How can the manager best prevent this
in the future? - ANSWERMake sure not to prioritize information that supports the
manager's beliefs
, A nurse-manager has made a decision and is now preparing to evaluate the decision.
What question should best guide the nurse's evaluation process? - ANSWERDid the
outcomes align with the original objectives?
Which statement concerning the role of the most powerful individuals in organizational
decision making is true? - ANSWERThey often make decisions that are in congruence
with their own values
One of the nurses on the unit said,"My Vietnamese patient won't look me in the eye, but
I know that Asian patients avoid making eye contact as a way of showing respect." This
nurse is demonstrating what type of illogical thinking? - ANSWEROvergeneralizing
The nurse has accepted a job in a workplace where organizational power has a
pronounced effect. This characteristic may have what effect on the nurse and the
workplace? - ANSWERThe nurse may have to accept decisions contrary to his or her
own values
The unit manager has created a decision grid in order to assist with a difficult staffing
decision that will affect many nurses. The decision grid will allow the manager to: -
ANSWERExamine alternatives visually and compare each against the same criteria.
A nurse-manager is planning to apply a decision-making model to a clinical challenge.
When using a decision-making tool, what should the manager do? - ANSWERBe aware
that the tool cannot eliminate the risk of human error.
The nurses on a medical unit are using several different techniques for performing
wound care and the manager recognizes a need to implement evidence-based practice
(EBP). What should the manager do first when applying the principles of EBP? -
ANSWERFormulate a specific, searchable clinical question about wound care
A nurse has accepted a management position in a busy ambulatory clinic and
recognizes that the day-to-day operations of the clinic will require many decisions. What
is the nurse's best initial action when preparing for this new role? - ANSWERClarify and
reflect on his or her own values
A sales representative is describing the benefits of a new brand of incontinence brief to
a manager. The representative states, "These are a superior product. With what you're
currently using, you're actually causing harm to your clients." How should the manager
best interpret this statement? - ANSWERThe representative is affirming the
consequences
Which represents the management functions that are incorporated into the
management process? - ANSWERPlanning, organizing, staffing, directing, and
controlling
