Management process – POSDCORB, Policies of hospital and various department of hospital | Mock Test | Staff Nurse | Guides Academy

Management process – POSDCORB, Policies of hospital and various department of hospital | Mock Test | Staff Nurse | Guides Academy

Management process – POSDCORB, Policies of hospital and various department of hospital


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In the POSDCORB framework, which element involves creating the formal structure of authority and assigning duties and responsibilities?
[a] Planning.
[b] Organizing.
[c] Staffing.
[d] Directing.
A nurse manager is developing the unit's goals for the upcoming year. This action is a prime example of which POSDCORB function?
[a] Planning.
[b] Reporting.
[c] Budgeting.
[d] Coordinating.
A physician orders a STAT portable chest X-ray for a patient in respiratory distress. The nurse must coordinate with which hospital department to get this done?
[a] Laboratory.
[b] Physical Therapy.
[c] Radiology/Medical Imaging.
[d] Central Sterile Supply.
The hospital's policy requiring all staff to use two patient identifiers (e.g., name and DOB) before any procedure is primarily designed to:
[a] Comply with billing regulations.
[b] Protect staff from liability.
[c] Prevent errors and enhance patient safety.
[d] Improve the speed of care delivery.
When a nurse manager creates the monthly work schedule for the nursing staff, they are performing the function of:
[a] Organizing.
[b] Staffing.
[c] Reporting.
[d] Directing.
The 'D' in POSDCORB stands for Directing. This function involves:
[a] Monitoring expenses against the budget.
[b] Creating the unit's mission statement.
[c] Guiding and supervising employees in their day-to-day work.
[d] Interrelating the various parts of the work.
A patient needs a specialized medication that is not stocked on the nursing unit. The nurse would need to contact which department?
[a] The Laboratory.
[b] The Pharmacy.
[c] Materials Management.
[d] The Admitting Department.
What is the primary purpose of an incident report (or occurrence report) policy?
[a] To assign blame and discipline the staff involved.
[b] To be filed in the patient's permanent medical record.
[c] To inform the patient's family of an error.
[d] To identify system issues and improve quality of care for risk management.
Holding a daily "huddle" with nurses, physicians, and therapists to discuss patient care plans is a key activity of which POSDCORB element?
[a] Planning.
[b] Budgeting.
[c] Coordinating.
[d] Staffing.
The 'R' in POSDCORB, Reporting, involves:
[a] Creating the work schedule.
[b] Keeping superiors and subordinates informed through records, research, and inspection.
[c] The process of making decisions and issuing orders.
[d] Fiscal planning, accounting, and control.
A nurse notes that the IV pump in a patient's room is malfunctioning. Which department is typically responsible for the repair and maintenance of such equipment?
[a] Information Technology (IT).
[b] Central Sterile Supply.
[c] Environmental Services.
[d] Biomedical Engineering.
A hospital's "Code of Conduct" policy outlines the:
[a] Steps for performing a sterile dressing change.
[b] Procedures for emergency evacuation.
[c] Expected professional and ethical behavior of all employees.
[d] The hospital's organizational chart.
The 'B' in POSDCORB stands for Budgeting, which includes fiscal planning, accounting, and:
[a] Planning.
[b] Staffing.
[c] Control.
[d] Reporting.
A patient is ready for discharge but has no safe place to go and needs help arranging home health services. The nurse should request a consult from which department?
[a] Admitting.
[b] Physical Therapy.
[c] Social Work / Case Management.
[d] Human Resources.
A hospital's informed consent policy requires that the patient is informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure. Who has the ultimate responsibility for providing this information?
[a] The staff nurse.
[b] The charge nurse.
[c] The provider (physician, NP, PA) performing the procedure.
[d] The risk manager.
A charge nurse providing constructive feedback to a staff nurse about their documentation is demonstrating which element of POSDCORB?
[a] Planning.
[d] Directing.
[b] Organizing.
[c] Staffing.
A nurse needs a sterile surgical tray for a bedside procedure. The nurse would obtain this from the:
[a] Pharmacy.
[b] Laundry Department.
[c] Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD).
[d] Materials Management.
The hospital policy on infection control, such as hand hygiene protocols, is based on guidelines from which national organization?
[a] The American Medical Association (AMA).
[b] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
[c] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
[d] The Joint Commission.
The process of determining how many nurses with specific skills are needed for a shift falls under which management function?
[a] Organizing.
[b] Directing.
[c] Staffing.
[d] Reporting.
A patient is recovering from a stroke and needs help regaining strength and mobility. The nurse collaborates with the ____________ department.
[a] Respiratory Therapy.
[b] Occupational Therapy.
[c] Physical Therapy.
[d] Dietary/Nutrition.
The overall management process outlined by POSDCORB is designed to be:
[a] A rigid set of rules to be followed in order.
[b] Applicable only to top-level executives.
[c] A cyclical and interrelated set of functions to achieve organizational goals.
[d] Focused entirely on financial management.
A patient's family has a question about the details of their hospital bill. The nurse should refer them to the:
[a] Admitting Department.
[b] Business Office / Patient Financial Services.
[c] Case Management.
[d] Medical Records Department.
A hospital's policy on Patient Rights and Responsibilities is derived from legal requirements and ethical principles that ensure:
[a] The hospital is profitable.
[b] All employees receive a fair wage.
[c] Patients are treated with dignity and are involved in their care decisions.
[d] The hospital maintains its accreditation status.
A nurse manager tracking the unit's use of overtime and supply costs is engaging in which POSDCORB function?
[a] Planning.
[b] Organizing.
[c] Reporting.
[d] Budgeting and Control.
The department responsible for managing patient health information and ensuring its confidentiality, accuracy, and security is:
[a] The Admitting Department.
[b] Information Technology (IT).
[c] Health Information Management (HIM) / Medical Records.
[d] The Business Office.
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