Question 1

What is the goal of the Center to Champion Nursing in America?

Accepted Answer

1. This is important, but not the goal.
2. This is the goal for the initiative, which is associated with The Future of Nursing report. There is need to develop a collaborative effort and this requires participation from stakeholders.
3. This is important, but not the goal.
4. This is important, but not the goal.

Question 2

The team is using a PDSA cycle to test a proposed change to conduct an in depth analysis of data with comparison to the predictions. In which step of the cycle is this team working?

Accepted Answer

1. In the Planning stage, the objective of the test is stated; predictions are made about what will happen and why; and a plan to test the change is developed.
2. In the Do stage, a small test is done with identification of problems encountered and first analysis of data.
3. In the Study stage, a more in depth analysis of test data is done with comparison to predictions.
4. In the last step Act, the change is revised based on what has been learned from the test.

Question 3

What are the first three steps used in proactive leadership? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

1. This step occurs during and after implementation.
2. This is the fourth step.
3. This is one of the first three steps-the second step.
4. This is one of the first three steps-the first step.
5. This is one of the first three steps-the third step.

Question 4

The nurse manager has convened a staff meeting to discuss a change in the clinical ladder advancement system used by the organization. A staff nurse says, "Not again! It's just not fair." How should the manager respond?

Accepted Answer

1. The nurse manager should determine what is meant by the comment before addressing the concern.
2. This statement devalues the comment and the nurse who made it.
3. This statement makes it appear that the manager does not support the change.
4. Ignoring this comment will not help the meeting proceed.

Question 5

What is a method used to describe performance over time and identify trends?

Accepted Answer

1. This is definition of a graph.
2. This method focuses on comparing costs and benefits to arrive at best option.
3. This method focuses on analysis of weaknesses, strengths, and so on.
4. This method compares alternative solutions.

Question 6

Critical thinking is key to successful planning. Which statements are evidence that the nurse manager is a critical thinker? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

1. This is an example of intellectual humility or admitting what is not known. This is a trait of a critical thinker.
2. This is an example of intellectual courage or awareness of the need to confront ideas fairly. This is a trait of a critical thinker.
3. This statement reflects a jump to action and is not reflective of critical thinking.
4. This is an example of intellectual empathy or the person making a conscious effort to understand others. This is a trait of a critical thinker.
5. This is an example of intellectual integrity or admitting when one is wrong. This is a trait of a critical thinker.

Question 7

Which statements are true about the evaluation step of the decision making process? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

1. All members of the team are involved.
2. All members of the team are involved, including management.
3. Evaluation does not happen just at the end of the project, but needs to be incorporated all the way through the project.
4. While all members of the team are involved in evaluation, this evaluation should take place throughout the project, not just at the end.
5. If the team does not evaluate the results of decisions, valuable information can be lost or mistakes can be made in the next change.

Question 8

Which of the following data collection methods is not one of the three common data collection methods mentioned in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

1. Observation is a common data collection method.
2. Survey is a common data collection method.
3. Record review may be used, but is not one of the three common methods discussed in the textbook.
4. Interview is a common data collection method.

Question 9

You are using SWOT for a review of your unit. Which of the following would be part of this process? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

1. SWOT=strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
2. SWOT=strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
3. SWOT=strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
4. SWOT=strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
5. SWOT=strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats

Question 10

The staff nurse is invited to join the organization's Strategic Planning committee. Which topics can the nurse expect to address as part of this committee? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

1. Strategic planning is concerned with long-term issues and goals.
2. Long-term issues and core values are considered during strategic planning.
3. This is an example of policy planning.
4. Strategic planning is concerned with long-term issues and goals.
5. This is an example of project planning.

Quiz 3: Operational and Strategic Planning: Change, Innovation, and Decision Making