A nurse manager is using real-time information on key performance indicators to guide decision ...

A nurse manager is using real-time information on key performance indicators to guide decision making. Which of the following is the nurse using?
 
  A) Throughput
  B) Core measures
  C) Dashboards
  D) Benchmarking

Question 2

A nurse administrator is evaluating several human resource management systems to determine if they meet the minimum requirements. Which of the following would lead the nurse to reject a system?
 
  A) Scheduling 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
  B) Minimizing allowances for staff self-scheduling
  C) Being able to connect to the payroll system
  D) Tracking time and attendance

Question 3

A nurse administrator is using a spreadsheet for forecasting. Which of the following would the administrator do first?
 
  A) Review the data for observable patterns
  B) Identify any data trends that are occurring
  C) Obtain data spanning several years
  D) Consider outside influences on the data

Question 4

A nurse administrator is involved in process improvement and uses a chart to examine the relationships among complex processes. The chart resembles a fishbone. Which of the following has the administrator used?
 
  A) Cause-and-effect chart
  B) Flowchart
  C) Gantt chart
  D) Pie chart

Question 5

When describing the role of the nurse administrator in relation to information management systems, which of the following would be expected as a basic skill?
 
  A) Using spreadsheets
  B) Recording quality assurance data
  C) Interpreting benchmarking data
  D) Using agency database systems

Question 6

A student is deciding whether or not an e-learning course would be appropriate for him. After completing a self-evaluation, the student decides that this course would be appropriate based on identification of which characteristics? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Self-motivation
  B) Limited writing abilities
  C) Dependence on others for learning
  D) Open to share experiences
  E) Ability to ask for help

Question 7

A nursing student is reviewing a journal article about the advantages and disadvantages of online learning. Which of the following would the student be least likely to find as a disadvantage?
 
  A) Software needed
  B) Backup plan for problems
  C) Missing of a class
  D) Technology skills

Question 8

A nursing student is engaged in an e-learning course. The content is geared to the comprehension level of learning. Which types of activities would the student most likely see? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Memorization games
  B) Simulations
  C) Animations
  D) Interactive tutorials
  E) Flash cards