The administrative function that involves setting goals and determining the course of action to achieve them is known as:
[a] Organizing.
[b] Planning.
[c] Directing.
[d] Controlling.
A nurse manager who makes all decisions independently and expects the staff to follow orders without question is using which leadership style?
[a] Democratic.
[b] Laissez-faire.
[c] Autocratic.
[d] Transformational.
The formal line of authority and responsibility in an organization, from the top executive to the staff nurse, is called the:
[a] Span of control.
[b] Chain of command.
[c] Organizational chart.
[d] Philosophy of nursing.
Which statement best describes the primary purpose of a nursing department's philosophy?
[a] To outline the steps for performing clinical procedures.
[b] To list the job descriptions for all nursing roles.
[c] To state the beliefs and values that guide nursing practice within the institution.
[d] To define the hospital's annual budget.
When a registered nurse assigns a task to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), which principle of delegation is most important?
[a] The UAP assumes full responsibility for the task.
[b] The task must be a high-level, complex nursing function.
[c] The RN retains accountability for the outcome of the delegated task.
[d] The delegation does not need to be documented.
A management principle stating that an employee should receive orders from only one superior is known as:
[a] Unity of command.
[b] Span of control.
[c] Division of labor.
[d] Centralization.
A nurse leader who inspires and motivates the team towards a common vision, often bringing about significant change, is demonstrating which leadership style?
[a] Transactional.
[b] Autocratic.
[c] Transformational.
[d] Laissez-faire.
The management function of monitoring performance, comparing results to standards, and taking corrective action is called:
[a] Planning.
[b] Staffing.
[c] Controlling.
[d] Directing.
A hospital's broad, enduring statement of purpose that identifies its goals and the populations it serves is the:
[a] Policy manual.
[b] Procedure list.
[c] Mission statement.
[d] Vision statement.
A charge nurse who encourages team members to participate in decision-making for the unit is using a(n) __________ leadership style.
[a] Autocratic.
[b] Democratic.
[c] Laissez-faire.
[d] Bureaucratic.
How does a staff nurse best contribute to the hospital's budgeting process?
[a] By developing the annual budget for the entire nursing department.
[b] By authorizing large equipment purchases.
[c] By using supplies efficiently and documenting patient charges accurately.
[d] By ignoring costs to focus solely on patient care.
When a staff nurse communicates a patient safety concern to the nurse manager, this is an example of what type of communication?
[a] Downward communication.
[b] Upward communication.
[c] Lateral communication.
[d] Diagonal communication.
The "Hawthorne Effect" suggests that people tend to perform better when:
[a] They are given financial incentives.
[b] They are working under an autocratic leader.
[c] They know they are being observed and feel valued.
[d] They are given very specific, repetitive tasks.
A model of nursing care delivery where clinical decision-making is shared among all levels of nurses is known as:
[a] A centralized system.
[b] A bureaucratic model.
[c] Shared governance.
[d] Primary nursing.
Which of the following best distinguishes a leader from a manager?
[a] Managers are not responsible for budgets, but leaders are.
[b] Leaders have formal authority, while managers do not.
[c] Managers focus on accomplishing tasks, while leaders focus on inspiring people.
[d] There is no difference between a leader and a manager.
The number of individuals a manager can effectively supervise is known as the:
[a] Chain of command.
[b] Unity of direction.
[c] Span of control.
[d] Departmentalization.
The administrative function of "Organizing" primarily involves:
[a] Setting performance standards.
[b] Motivating employees to achieve goals.
[c] Establishing a structure of roles and resource allocation.
[d] Deciding on the long-term goals of the institution.
A hospital's policy states, "All verbal orders must be read back for verification." This is an example of a:
[a] Philosophy.
[b] Mission statement.
[c] Procedure.
[d] Policy.
The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle is a tool commonly used in which administrative process?
[a] Budgeting.
[b] Quality improvement.
[c] Staffing and scheduling.
[d] Employee discipline.
A laissez-faire leader would be most effective with a team that is:
[a] Inexperienced and needs constant direction.
[b] In a crisis situation requiring rapid decisions.
[c] Unmotivated and has poor morale.
[d] Highly experienced, self-motivated, and self-directed.
When a nurse manager helps two staff nurses resolve a disagreement over a patient assignment, this is an example of:
[a] Strategic planning.
[b] Controlling.
[c] Conflict resolution.
[d] Budgeting.
The administrative principle of "division of work" suggests that:
[a] Every nurse should be able to perform every task.
[b] Efficiency is increased by specializing tasks.
[c] All work should be divided equally among staff.
[d] Managers should perform the same work as their staff.
Viewing a hospital as a complex organization of interdependent parts (e.g., nursing, pharmacy, lab) that must work together is characteristic of which theory?
[a] Scientific Management Theory.
[b] Systems Theory.
[c] Human Relations Theory.
[d] Bureaucratic Theory.
A nurse manager who uses rewards to get employees to do their work is demonstrating which type of leadership?
[a] Transactional.
[b] Transformational.
[c] Servant.
[d] Laissez-faire.
The administrative function of "Staffing" involves which of the following activities?
[a] Setting long-term goals for the unit.
[b] Monitoring for medication errors.
[c] Recruiting, hiring, orienting, and scheduling personnel.
[d] Creating the hospital's mission statement.
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