When developing a strategic plan, the nurse manager is aware that a critical competency for 21st century health care organization is:
a. maintaining costs. c. continuous quality improvement.
b. leadership. d. systems management.
Question 2Define one of the following.
a. shared governance
b. program management
c. interprofessional teams
Question 3As a novice nurse, you recognize that which of the following individuals would be most likely to serve as a support when you are met with ethical issues, provide you with networking opportunities, and assist you in identifying the direction that
your career should take? a. preceptor c. supervisor
b. mentor d. best friend
Question 4ABC-Safe-Comfort tips are another method that can be used for NCLEX-RN preparation. Which of the following is not correct regarding ABC-Safe-Comfort tips?
a. Assess ABCs first.
b. Assess safety needs second.
c. Assess teaching needs third.
d. Assess comfort and healing needs third.
Question 5A new graduate nurse has been absent from work on numerous occasions. Each time the unit has been left short staffed, requiring the nurse manager to request a float nurse for the unit.
The nurse manager has met with the new graduate nurse regarding the persistent absences and provided the new graduate nurse with both verbal and written warnings. If the behavior continues which action should the nurse manager take next? a. terminate the new graduate nurse
b. suspend the new graduate nurse
c. dock the new graduate nurse's pay check
d. ask the union representative to talk with the new graduate nurse
Question 6Identify two strategies that can be used to engage group members who are involved in the brainstorming stage of innovative decision making.
What will be an ideal response?