Nursing Leadership & Management NCLEX Quiz 3 (10 Questions)

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1.

Joey is a newly-appointed nurse manager of The Holy Spirit Medical Center. a tertiary hospital located within the heart of the metropolis. He thinks of scheduling planning workshop with his staff in order to ensure an effective and efficient management of the department. Should he decide to conduct a strategic planning workshop. which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this activity?
- A.
  
  Long-term goal-setting
- B.
  
  Extends to 3-5 years in the future
- C.
  
  Focuses on routine tasks
- D.
  
  Determines directions of the organization
Correct Answer
C. Focuses on routine tasks

Explanation
Strategic planning involves options A. B and D except C which is attributed to operational planning

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Which of the following statements refer to the vision of the hospital?
- A.
  
  The Holy Spirit Medical Center is a trendsetter in tertiary health care in the next five year
- B.
  
  The officers and staff of The Holy Spirit Medical Center believe in the unique nature of the human person
- C.
  
  All the nurses shall undergo continuing competency training program.
- D.
  
  The Holy Spirit Medical Center aims to provide a patient-centered care in a total healing environment.
Correct Answer
A. The Holy Spirit Medical Center is a trendsetter in tertiary health care in the next five year

Explanation
A vision refers to what the institution wants to become within a particular period of time.

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The statement. “The Holy Spirit Medical Center aims to provide patient-centered care in a total healing environment” refers to which of the following?
- A.
  
  Vision
- B.
  
  Goal
- C.
  
  Philosophy
- D.
  
  Mission
Correct Answer
B. Goal

Explanation
B

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Joey plans to revisit the organizational chart of the department. He plans to create a new position of a Patient Educator who has a coordinating relationship with the head nurse in the unit. Which of the following will likely depict this organizational relationship?
- A.
  
  Box
- B.
  
  Solid line
- C.
  
  Broken line
- D.
  
  Dotted line
Correct Answer
C. Broken line

Explanation
This is a staff relationship hence it is depicted by a broken line in the organizational structure

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He likewise stresses the need for all the employees to follow orders and instructions from him and not from anyone else. Which of the following principles does he refer to?
- A.
  
  Scalar chain
- B.
  
  Discipline
- C.
  
  Unity of command
- D.
  
  Order
Correct Answer
C. Unity of command

Explanation
The principle of unity of command means that employees should receive orders coming from only one manager and not from two managers. This averts the possibility of sowing confusion among the members of the organization

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Joey orients his staff on the patterns of reporting relationship throughout the organization. Which of the following principles refer to this?
- A.
  
  Span of control
- B.
  
  Hierarchy
- C.
  
  Esprit d’ corps
- D.
  
  Unity of direction
Correct Answer
B. Hierarchy

Explanation
Hierarchy refers to the pattern of reporting or the formal line of authority in an organizational structure.

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He emphasizes to the team that they need to put their efforts together towards the attainment of the goals of the program. Which of the following principles refers to this?
- A.
  
  Span of control
- B.
  
  Unity of direction
- C.
  
  Unity of command
- D.
  
  Command responsibility
Correct Answer
B. Unity of direction

Explanation
Unity of direction means having one goal or one objective for the team to pursue; hence all members of the organization should put their efforts together towards the attainment of their common goal or objective.

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Joey stresses the importance of promoting ‘esprit d corps’ among the members of the unit. Which of the following remarks of the staff indicates that they understand what he pointed out?
- A.
  
  “Let’s work together in harmony; we need to be supportive of one another”
- B.
  
  “In order that we achieve the same results; we must all follow the directives of Julius and not from other managers.”
- C.
  
  “We will ensure that all the resources we need are available when needed.”
- D.
  
  “We need to put our efforts together in order to raise the bar of excellence in the care we provide to all our patients.”
Correct Answer
A. “Let’s work together in harmony; we need to be supportive of one another”

Explanation
The principle of ‘esprit d’ corps’ refers to promoting harmony in the workplace. which is essential in maintaining a climate conducive to work.

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He discusses the goal of the department. Which of the following statements is a goal?
- A.
  
  Increase the patient satisfaction rate
- B.
  
  Eliminate the incidence of delayed administration of medications
- C.
  
  Establish rapport with patients.
- D.
  
  Reduce response time to two minutes.
Correct Answer
A. Increase the patient satisfaction rate

Explanation
Goal is a desired result towards which efforts are directed.

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He wants to influence the customary way of thinking and behaving that is shared by the members of the department. Which of the following terms refer to this?
- A.
  
  Organizational chart
- B.
  
  Cultural network
- C.
  
  Organizational structure
- D.
  
  Organizational culture
Correct Answer
D. Organizational culture

Explanation
An organizational culture refers to the way the members of the organization think together and do things around them together. It’s their way of life in that organization

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Nursing Leadership & Management NCLEX Quiz 3 (10 Questions)

Which of the following statements refer to the vision of the hospital?

The statement. “The Holy Spirit Medical Center aims to provide patient-centered care in a total healing environment” refers to which of the following?

Joey plans to revisit the organizational chart of the department. He plans to create a new position of a Patient Educator who has a coordinating relationship with the head nurse in the unit. Which of the following will likely depict this organizational relationship?

He likewise stresses the need for all the employees to follow orders and instructions from him and not from anyone else. Which of the following principles does he refer to?

Joey orients his staff on the patterns of reporting relationship throughout the organization. Which of the following principles refer to this?

He emphasizes to the team that they need to put their efforts together towards the attainment of the goals of the program. Which of the following principles refers to this?

Joey stresses the importance of promoting ‘esprit d corps’ among the members of the unit. Which of the following remarks of the staff indicates that they understand what he pointed out?

He discusses the goal of the department. Which of the following statements is a goal?

He wants to influence the customary way of thinking and behaving that is shared by the members of the department. Which of the following terms refer to this?