Nursing Leadership & Management NCLEX Quiz 4 (10 Questions)
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- 1.
He asserts the importance of promoting a positive organizational culture in their unit. Which of the following behaviors indicate that this is attained by the group?
- A.
Proactive and caring with one another
- B.
Competitive and perfectionist
- C.
Powerful and oppositional
- D.
Obedient and uncomplaining
Correct Answer
A. Proactive and caring with one anotherExplanation
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- 2.
Stephanie is a new Staff Educator of a private tertiary hospital. She conducts orientation among new staff nurses in her department. Joseph. one of the new staff nurses. wants to understand the channel of communication. span of control and lines of communication. Which of the following will provide this information?
- A.
Organizational structure
- B.
Policy
- C.
Job description
- D.
Manual of procedures
Correct Answer
A. Organizational structureExplanation
Organizational structure provides information on the channel of authority. (i.e.. who reports to whom and with what authority) the number of people who directly reports to the various levels of hierarchy and the lines of communication whether line or staff.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Stephanie is often seen interacting with the medical intern during coffee breaks and after duty hours. What type of organizational structure is this?
- A.
Formal
- B.
Informal
- C.
Staff
- D.
Line
Correct Answer
B. InformalExplanation
This is usually not published and oftentimes concealed.Rate this question:
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- 4.
She takes pride in saying that the hospital has a decentralized structure. Which of the following is NOT compatible with this type of model?
- A.
Flat organization
- B.
Participatory approach
- C.
Shared governance
- D.
Tall organization
Correct Answer
D. Tall organizationExplanation
Tall organizations are highly centralized organizations where decision making is centered on one authority level.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Centralized organizations have some advantages. Which of the following statements are TRUE?1. Highly cost-effective2. Makes management easier3. Reflects the interest of the worker4. Allows quick decisions or actions.
- A.
1 & 2
- B.
2 & 4
- C.
2. 3& 4
- D.
1. 2. & 4
Correct Answer
A. 1 & 2Explanation
Centralized organizations are needs only a few managers hence they are less expensive and easier to manageRate this question:
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- 6.
Stephanie delegates effectively if she has authority to act. which is BEST defined as:
- A.
Having responsibility to direct others
- B.
Being accountable to the organization
- C.
Having legitimate right to act
- D.
Telling others what to do
Correct Answer
C. Having legitimate right to actExplanation
Authority is a legitimate or official right to give command. This is an officially sanctioned responsibilityRate this question:
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- 7.
Regardless of the size of a work group. enough staff must be available at all times to accomplish certain purposes. Which of these purposes is NOT included?
- A.
Meet the needs of patients
- B.
Provide a pair of hands to other units as needed
- C.
Cover all time periods adequately.
- D.
Allow for growth and development of nursing staff.
Correct Answer
B. Provide a pair of hands to other units as neededExplanation
Providing a pair of hands for other units is not a purpose in doing an effective staffing process. This is a function of a staffing coordinator at a centralized model.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following guidelines should be least considered in formulating objectives for nursing care?
- A.
Written nursing care plan
- B.
Holistic approach
- C.
Prescribed standards
- D.
Staff preferences
Correct Answer
D. Staff preferencesExplanation
Staff preferences should be the least priority in formulating objectives of nursing care. Individual preferences should be subordinate to the interest of the patients.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Stephanie considers shifting to transformational leadership. Which of the following statements best describes this type of leadership?
- A.
Uses visioning as the essence of leadership.
- B.
Serves the followers rather than being served.
- C.
Maintains full trust and confidence in the subordinates
- D.
Possesses innate charisma that makes others feel good in his presence.
Correct Answer
A. Uses visioning as the essence of leadership.Explanation
Transformational leadership relies heavily on visioning as the core of leadership.Rate this question:
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- 10.
As a manager. she focuses her energy on both the quality of services rendered to the patients as well as the welfare of the staff of her unit. Which of the following management styles does she adopt?
- A.
Country club management
- B.
Organization man management
- C.
Team management
- D.
Authority-obedience management
Correct Answer
C. Team managementExplanation
Team management has a high concern for services and high concern for staff.Rate this question:
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