Nursing Leadership & Management NCLEX Quiz 4 (10 Questions)

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    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?

    • Organizational structure
    • Policy
    • Job description
    • Manual of procedures
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  • 2. 

    Stephanie is often seen interacting with the medical intern during coffee breaks and after duty hours. What type of organizational structure is this?

    • Formal

    • Informal

    • Staff

    • Line

    Correct Answer
    A. Informal
    Explanation
    This is usually not published and oftentimes concealed.

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  • 3. 

    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?

    • Proactive and caring with one another

    • Competitive and perfectionist

    • Powerful and oppositional

    • Obedient and uncomplaining

    Correct Answer
    A. Proactive and caring with one another
    Explanation
    A

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following guidelines should be least considered in formulating objectives for nursing care?

    • Written nursing care plan

    • Holistic approach

    • Prescribed standards

    • Staff preferences

    Correct Answer
    A. Staff preferences
    Explanation
    Staff preferences should be the least priority in formulating objectives of nursing care. Individual preferences should be subordinate to the interest of the patients.

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  • 5. 

    She takes pride in saying that the hospital has a decentralized structure. Which of the following is NOT compatible with this type of model?

    • Flat organization

    • Participatory approach

    • Shared governance

    • Tall organization

    Correct Answer
    A. Tall organization
    Explanation
    Tall organizations are highly centralized organizations where decision making is centered on one authority level.

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  • 6. 

    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?

    • Meet the needs of patients

    • Provide a pair of hands to other units as needed

    • Cover all time periods adequately.

    • Allow for growth and development of nursing staff.

    Correct Answer
    A. Provide a pair of hands to other units as needed
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    Stephanie considers shifting to transformational leadership. Which of the following statements best describes this type of leadership?

    • Uses visioning as the essence of leadership.

    • Serves the followers rather than being served.

    • Maintains full trust and confidence in the subordinates

    • 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.

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  • 8. 

    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?

    • Country club management

    • Organization man management

    • Team management

    • Authority-obedience management

    Correct Answer
    A. Team management
    Explanation
    Team management has a high concern for services and high concern for staff.

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  • 9. 

    Stephanie delegates effectively if she has authority to act. which is BEST defined as:

    • Having responsibility to direct others

    • Being accountable to the organization

    • Having legitimate right to act

    • Telling others what to do

    Correct Answer
    A. Having legitimate right to act
    Explanation
    Authority is a legitimate or official right to give command. This is an officially sanctioned responsibility

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  • 10. 

    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.

    • 1 & 2

    • 2 & 4

    • 2. 3& 4

    • 1. 2. & 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 & 2
    Explanation
    Centralized organizations are needs only a few managers hence they are less expensive and easier to manage

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Ives Holganza |Associate's Degree (Nursing) |
Care/Clinic Manager
Ives Holganza, a healthcare professional with 14+ years of diverse nursing experience, serves as Clinic Manager at Medcor. Holding an Associate's degree in nursing from William Paterson University, she delivers high-quality patient care while optimizing clinic operations. Her area of specialization include emergency, acute rehab, long-term care, clinical management, and medical administration.

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