Deck 5: Working Together in Groups

Question 1

The nurse is the appointed leader of an ethics committee.It is most important for the nurse as the committee's leader to take which action?

A)To begin committee discussion
B)To keep the committee focused
C)To set direction for the committee
D)To clarify issues and information

Answer 1

To set direction for the committee

Question 2

The nurse evaluating the members of a committee would identify which roles that may hinder the work of the committee? Select all that apply.

A)Gatekeeper
B)Conformist
C)Rule maker
D)Aggressor
E)Know-it-all

Answer 2

Conformist
Aggressor
Know-it-all

Question 3

The nurse manager forms a committee to review and recommend patient care products.Which action,if taken by the nurse manager,is most appropriate?

A)Select staff nurses who seek personal recognition and advancement.
B)Plan to recruit three or four staff nurses for the committee.
C)Serve as the chairperson and facilitator of the committee.
D)Choose staff nurses who will negotiate and support a decision.

Answer 3

Choose staff nurses who will negotiate and support a decision.

Question 4

The nurse is appointed to serve as the chairperson for a multidisciplinary quality improvement team assigned to increase patient satisfaction related to pain management.To facilitate an effective meeting the nurse should take which action?

A)Assume the role of a conformist to encourage members to share ideas.
B)Arrange the action items on the agenda before the informational items.
C)Send an agenda to the team members 4 or 5 days prior to the meeting.
D)Volunteer to take notes during the meeting and write the minutes.

Question 5

The nurse forms a committee to develop a new policy on visiting hours.It is most important for the nurse to make sure which is present?

A)Trust among group members.
B)Committee members have similar communication styles.
C)Each member is capable of completing the work independently.
D)The purpose is clear and understood by the members.

Question 6

The nurse manager plans to obtain staff nurses' concerns about changing to computerized charting.It is most appropriate for the nurse manager to take which action?

A)Ask two staff nurses to informally gather information.
B)Distribute a paper and pencil survey to the staff.
C)Send an e-mail message with specific questions.
D)Set up several small group meetings with the staff.

Question 7

A nurse is a member of a community health advisory board.The nurse fosters collaboration and cooperation among group members.What maintenance role has the nurse taken in this group?

A)Encourager
B)Compromiser
C)Harmonizer
D)Rule maker

Question 8

Four nurses are working as a group to develop a new policy related to personal requests for scheduling.One nurse is quiet and rarely adds to the group discussion.Which action by the other staff nurses is best?

A)Allow additional time for the staff nurse to respond to a question or idea.
B)Replace the staff nurse with a nurse who is more outgoing and confident.
C)Notify the nurse manager about the lack of participation of the staff nurse.
D)Refer the staff nurse to a counselor for self-esteem building exercises.

Question 9

The nurse is the leader of the hospital's evidence-based practice council.Which strategy should the nurse use to build the emotional intelligence of this group?

A)Recognize group work instead of individual contributions.
B)Ask one member to share a personal story before each meeting.
C)Consistently use jokes to diffuse difficult group decisions.
D)Periodically evaluate group and individual satisfaction.

Question 10

The nurse is assigned to work on a hospital committee to reduce medication errors.The committee members seem hostile and blaming,and one member suggests that the committee should no longer meet.Which statement,if made by the nurse,indicates an understanding of the stages of group development?

A)"We are not able to work as a cohesive group;it would be best if the committee work was assigned to other staff."
B)"The composition of this committee needs to be evaluated;some of the members should be reassigned."
C)"Conflict is a normal stage of group work;we should set ground rules and clarify the goal of this committee."
D)"We are just not having much fun as a group;we need to have a social gathering to get to know each other as friends."