A new nurse is receiving training on a payment classification system used for reimbursement of health care costs by Medicare. The nurse is most likely learning about which of the following?
a. Managed care contracts c. Diagnosis-related groups
b. Penetration rate revenue d. Length-of-stay records
Question 2A nurse manager who implements the bureaucratic management style will most likely do which of the following?
a. Emphasize efficiency
b. Use explicit rules and regulations for governing activities
c. View the individual worker as the source of control, motivation, and productivity
d. Expect unity of command and direction
Question 3A nurse researcher is collecting data on the average income of residents in her community. The purpose of the study is to determine if there is a correlation between income, educational level, and health beliefs.
The data related to average income is considered: a. competitive analysis. c. strategic initiatives.
b. demographic information. d. regulatory influences.
Question 4A nurse manager finds two employees arguing about the assigned schedule. Which role would be appropriate for the nurse manager to implement at this time?
a. Advocate role c. Decision-making role
b. Interpersonal role d. Information-processing role
Question 5A group of new nurse managers is undergoing a series of management training sessions. Which statement by one of the nurse managers would indicate use of McClelland's Model of Motivation? McClelland's Model focuses on:
a. achievement, power, and affiliation..
b. growth needs, relatedness needs, and existence needs..
c. collective decision making, quality circles, and mentoring..
d. self-actualization needs, safety and security needs, and self-esteem needs..
Question 6Organizations have certain responsibilities to their staff and employees. Some of these organizational responsibilities are listed below. Which of the following is not one of these organizational responsibilities regarding nursing staff?
a. designing policies and procedures that are congruent with the State Nurse Practice Act
b. documenting staff competencies for staff who provide direct patient care
c. implementing a system that ensures ongoing education of only registered nurses to maintain their competencies
d. allocating resources for adequate nurse staffing that allows the nurse to delegate appropriately
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