Researchers concluded that _____ may facilitate a nurse victim's psychological recovery after an episode of workplace violence (Chapman et al., 2010).
a. critical incident debriefing
b. stress leave for up to 6 weeks
c. termination of the perpetrator
d. arrest and conviction of the perpetrator
Question 2A space of 12 feet or more allowing for formal communication between persons is termed:
a. intimate distance.
b. personal distance.
c. public distance.
d. social distance.
Question 3Role theory has its underpinnings in management theory. Management theories influence managers' leadership styles. Which of the following theories would a nurse manager be most likely to follow when redesigning the staffing schedule?
a. Humanistic
b. Productivity
c. Psychological
d. Quantum
Question 4In an organization that has a decentralized organizational philosophy, decision-making authority rests in levels closer to the point of service rather than in the executive levels.
Benefits of a de-centralized organizational philosophy include (select all that apply): a. encouraging more input.
b. supporting greater innovation.
c. facilitating faster response times.
d. permitting a narrower span of control.
e. allowing for more levels of management.
Question 5Individuals join groups because of ____.
a. Monetary rewards
b. Mandatory obligations
c. Physical needs
d. Psychological drives
Question 6In considering whether or not to accept a job offer as a nurse manager at a Magnet hospital, you look at an environment that you might encounter as a head nurse at the hospital. You deter-mine that you could expect to:
a. Find it difficult to recruit new staff.
b. See rapid turnover of staff on your unit.
c. Find nurses who exemplify interest in quality care.
d. Find limited interest in excellence in the nursing environment.
Question 7As a senior executive, you are keen to develop your hospital as a learning organization. Part of your purpose in translating this vision into practice is to (select all that apply):
a. Retain funding from third-party payers.
b. Develop leaders.
c. Maintain and/or improve quality of care.
d. Stay abreast of new knowledge and evi-dence.
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