One Force of Magnetism occurs when the chief nursing officer is a member of the executive team. This is known as:
a. management style c. quality nursing leadership
b. organizational structure d. image of nursing
Question 2The RN identifies a treatment error when:
A) An RN fails to communicate to the health-care provider a change in condition.
B) An RN incorrectly administers an IV drug dose.
C) A health-care provider fails to order an indicated serum lab exam.
D) A nursing assistant uses an automatic sphygmomanometer that fails to deflate.
Question 3State and federal agencies oversee legislation, licensure, and reporting programs as well as administer quality and safety initiatives such as:
A) The Hospital Quality Initiative
B) The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI)
C) The Health Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS)
D) The Magnet Recognition Program
Question 4Using a matrix design organizational chart defines:
a. a rigid hierarchy c. the reporting lines
b. varying levels of responsibility d. the task to be accomplished
Question 5When conducting a SWOT analysis, one threat that must be considered from the external environment is:
a. unprofitable services c. financial status
b. increased legislative regulations d. advanced technology
Question 6The nurse manager is examining factors contributing to the nursing shortage affecting her unit. Her unit is most likely feeling the effects of the nursing shortage for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
A) Increased age of the RN workforce
B) Increased demand for RNs from competing employers
C) Decreased hiring of foreign nurses
D) Decreased job satisfactions of the RN workforce
Question 7Which of the following is FALSE regarding the three aspects of health-care evaluation?
A) Structural factors guarantee quality health care.
B) Processes include evaluation of the care that nurses and respiratory therapists provide.
C) Outcome measures evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by nursing and other health-care team members
D) A comprehensive evaluation of health care includes structure, process, and outcomes.
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