Time management is an essential skill for nurse managers. This can be effectively managed through the creation of to-do lists and is an example of:
a. delegation.
b. motivation.
c. negotiation.
d. prioritization.
Question 2As a nurse manager, you identify that a shift in nursing care models might increase patient and staff satisfaction and avoid downsizing. Administration is reluctant to adopt this approach be-cause downsizing is seen as critical to reduction of costs.
To leverage your ideas, you: a. Ask staff to send e-mails to administration encouraging consideration of your option.
b. Invite a senior member of administration to your staff meeting, so you can tell him what you are planning.
c. Write a letter of complaint to a member of the institutional board about the lack of openness of the administration.
d. Identify influential members of your nurse manager group with similar ideas and re-quest an opportunity to meet with admin-istration to discuss options.
Question 3The transfer of authority, responsibility, and freedom to act and inspiring self-confidence is known as ____.
a. Actualization
b. Authorization
c. Empowerment
d. Ratification
Question 4Andragogy focuses on principles of adult education.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Critical paths:
a. are designed only for critical care or trauma patients.
b. determine lifesaving interventions for a specific population.
c. outline optimal care and time milestones for the routine patient.
d. provide a list of supplies and equipment needed for care.