Nur 435 leadership - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 435 Leadership Week 4 Quiz - Answered with Rationales The 2011 Future of Nursing report published by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), calls for: A. increased participation in leadership among nurses. B. the master's degree to be established as the minimal requirement for a leadership position in nursing. C. an improved educational system that promotes seamless academic progression. D. the baccalaureate in nursing to be established as the minimal educational level for entry into practice. ...

NUR 435 Leadership Week 8 Quiz - Answered with Rationales Nurses on the midnight shift are experiencing difficulty with receiving materials from the central supply department. Last night a patient was admitted to the unit from the emergency department with a heart dysrhythmia. The nurse requested that a temporary pacemaker kit be placed in the unit as a standby in case the patient required its use. The central supply unit did not comply until the patient required its emergent use. The nurse wa...

NUR 435 Leadership Week 1 Quiz A nurse on a medical-surgical floor has been asked to join a research committee. She agrees to this request because of her great admiration for the vice president of nursing. This is an example of _____ dimension of power. A. relational B. tactical C. dependence D. subversive A staff nurse frequently is providing positive comments to get the manager in a good mood before asking about additional vacation time. This influence tactic is known as: A. consultation. B....

NUR 435 Leadership Week 2 Quiz Which of the following patient-related events may be considered as examples of common negligence allegations in a nursing malpractice suit? (Select all that apply.) A. Heparin error B. Patient fall with injury C. Failure to utilize rapid response team with change in vital signs D. Staffing levels in the medical unit E. Failure to ensure telemetry monitor is on the correct patient The nurse manager in a large emergency department utilizes agency nursing for staffi...

NUR 435 Leadership Week 6 Quiz - Answered with Rationales Which comment by the nurse manager would indicate that the hospital places a high value on patient safety? A. All employees are required to update their knowledge of safety practices each year. B. We have monthly safety in-services. C. We encourage patients and families to participate in their care. D. We have safety posters throughout the hospital that encourage people to report problems. Nurse leaders will continue to play an importan...

NUR 435 Leadership Week 7 Quiz - Answered with Rationales The ability to measure performance is challenging, and despite significant advancements, measurements continue to be imperfect. Inaccuracy in measurement in favor of or against a group is known as: A. bias. B. validity. C. objectivity. D. reliability. Accurately assessing and rating someone according to a predetermined scale is a challenging task. There is a tremendous amount of bias in a performance rating. Bias refers to inaccuracy in...

NUR 435 Leadership Week 3 Quiz - Answered with Rationales The field in health care that aims at a better understanding of the end results of health care practices and interventions is called: A. quality management. B. patient safety. C. outcomes research. D. risk management. Outcomes research aims at a better understanding of the end results of health care practices and interventions, such as the impacts of care that are most important to patients, families, payers, and society The specific to...