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Question 1 of 5

During annual performance evaluations of RNs, a nurse manager is assessing staff behaviors. Which of the following behaviors indicates INEFFECTIVE followership?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Depending entirely on leader direction indicates ineffective followership, as it shows a lack of initiative. Asking for clarification (
A), speaking on ethics (
B), and communicating concerns (
C) are signs of effective followership.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse manager of a 12-bed medical unit finds that the majority of the patients are older adults. She is asked to assess and adapt the unit to better meet the unique needs of the older adult patient. Using complexity principles, what would be the best approach to take for implementation of this change?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Engaging staff at all levels aligns with complexity principles, fostering collaboration and adaptability. Focusing only on the unit (
A) is narrow, and hiring a consultant (
B) may lack staff buy-in.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse on cost-saving methods in client care. Which statement from the newly licensed nurse demonstrates comprehension of the teaching?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Promoting flu vaccinations prevents costly illnesses. Delaying colostomy emptying (
B) risks complications, sterile tracheostomy care (
C) is unnecessary, and irrigation delegation (
D) is inappropriate.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following descriptions best describes a prototype evaluation system?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: An experimental computer-based scheduling system that organizes staffing based on programmed rules and algorithms fits the description of a prototype evaluation system. This type of system is designed to test new approaches to scheduling and staffing, using advanced algorithms to optimize resource allocation. By experimenting with different rules and algorithms, the system aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness in staffing decisions. Workload rating (
A), productivity formulas (
C), patient scoring (
D), and grouping systems (E) are related but do not describe a prototype evaluation system focused on testing new technology.

Question 5 of 5

A necessary leadership strength for nurses is:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Inspiring others fosters team performance and patient care. Self-sufficiency (
B) ignores collaboration, guarding tendencies (
C) is vague, nuances (
D) are secondary, and expectations (E) are operational.

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