NUR 4590 Exam 1
A nurse educator determines that the present classroom environment is ineffective in
promoting critical thinking. What methods could the
... [Show More] educator employ in the classroom to
improve critical thinking? (Select all that apply.)
A] Problem-based learning exercises
B] Case studies
C] Lecture
D] Simulation
E] Study guides - ANSWER-A + B + D
A nurse exhibits leadership traits associated with the role of nurse leader. What activities
demonstrated by the nurse would demonstrate these leadership traits? (Select all that
apply.) - ANSWER-Establishing goals for the coming year,
Advocating for an employee regarding personnel policies,
Providing a motivational speech at the new employee orientation, Mentoring two new
managers,
Providing feedback about job performance
A nurse has a difficult decision to make regarding patient care. What should the nurse
due to influence a positive outcome? (Select all that apply.)
A] Gather data and input from a variety of sources.
B] Understand the repercussions of each option.
C] Identify a number of different options.
D] Slow down the thinking process
E] Make a quick decision and act on it immediately - ANSWER-A + B + C + D
NUR 4590 Exam 1
A nurse leader is having a discussion with a team member about changes that will be
made on the unit. Which statement by the team member demonstrates the greatest
problem for the leader?
A]"Do you have an idea what direction we need to go?"
B]"Your plans for the changes will be difficult to implement."
C]"Can you tell me why my suggestion will not work?"
D]"I don't think you heard what the rest of us had to say." - ANSWER-D]"I don't think you
heard what the rest of us had to say."
A nurse manager is holding a meeting to discuss a sensitive issue with the staff. A
previous meeting was held regarding the same issue and it ended in a negative manner.
What action can the manager take in order to minimize the impact of leader/group style
mismatch? - ANSWER-The manager should be aware of the needs of the group.
Someone with an appropriate leadership style should be appointed as a participant. -->
Appoint a leader as a participant
A nurse manager is making a decision based on a problem with a staff member. What
would be the optimal end product of the decision?
A] A chosen course of action
B] An alternative problem
C] An action that guarantees success
D] A restatement of the solution - ANSWER-A] A chosen course of action
A nurse manager is mentoring a new facilitator. What decision-making models can the
manager suggest to the facilitator that will help minimize the impact of an unskilled
facilitator? (Select all that apply.)
A] Decision tree
B] Logic model
C] Decision grid
D] Consequence table
E] Payoff table - ANSWER-A + C + D + E
A nurse manager must make an important decision regarding a staff member's
continued employment on the unit. In order to avoid the pitfalls involved in decisionmaking, what should the nurse manager do?
A]Base the decision on the first impression of the staff member.
B]Make the decision based on past history.
C]Involve several staff members on the unit to assist with the decision.
D]Choose a decision-making style that will best fit the situation. - ANSWER-D]Choose a
decision-making style that will best fit the situation.
A nurse on the acute care unit demonstrates the positive traits of a good leader when
working with new employees. What trait does the nurse manager cite when performing
the nurse's evaluation?
A]The assigned position
B]Role modeling [Show Less]