Question 1

A nurse has plans to work in a health-care facility that specializes in tertiary care and knows that the majority of the patients in this facility are there for what type of services?

Accepted Answer

Tertiary care facilities often specialize in treating patients with complex or chronic conditions, including those in need of hospice services. The other options listed typically do not fall under the category of tertiary care.

Question 2

The nurse administrator prepares to use which planning technique in developing futuristic relevant strategies required by the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

Accepted Answer

Strategic foresight is a planning technique that involves anticipating and creating scenarios for possible future events and developing strategies to address them. It is particularly useful in the healthcare industry, where policy and regulations can change rapidly, such as with the implementation of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Collaborating involves working with others towards a common goal, reflecting involves looking back on past events, and envisioning involves creating a future vision without necessarily considering different scenarios or strategies.

Question 3

The nurse leaders are working to create an organizational vision statement for nursing and understand that this vision is in direct relation to what document?

Accepted Answer

The organizational vision statement for nursing should align with and support the overall organization's vision statement, as it reflects the overall goals and direction of the organization. While the philosophy of the nursing staff, nursing unit's purpose statement, and nursing administration strategic plan may all contribute to the development of the nursing vision statement, they are not the main document that it should be aligned with.

Question 4

A nurse is considered a management position in a health-care facility that utilizes a centralized structure and is aware that what issue related to this type of structure may cause problems for the nurse leader?

Accepted Answer

In a centralized structure, decision-making is typically centralized at the top levels of management, which can cause delays when decisions need to be made. This can be problematic for a nurse leader who needs to make quick decisions in order to provide timely and effective patient care.

Question 5

Nurses at all levels of an acute care facility are preparing for a Joint Commission accreditation visit and know that accreditation is necessary for what reason?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission accreditation is necessary to ensure that the organization has met Medicare certification standards, which is important for receiving reimbursement from insurance companies. A low nurse-to-patient ratio and high levels of nurse education are important for patient safety and quality of care, but these are not guaranteed through accreditation by the Joint Commission.

Question 6

The nursing staff and administration at an acute-care facility are seeking Magnet status and know that which models of care give nurses responsibility and authority for that patient? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Nurse leaders in a decentralized organization are tasked with what assignment related to the nursing staff?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging shared governance among nurse leaders and nursing staff is the responsibility of nurse leaders in a decentralized organization. In a shared governance model, nurses are empowered to participate in decision-making related to patient care, unit policies, and other aspects related to their job. This approach promotes collaboration and engagement among nurses and results in better patient outcomes. A, B, and D are not tasks assigned to nurse leaders in a decentralized organization.

Question 8

Nursing administration leaders are planning to use the complexity theory because it assists nurses to do what?

Accepted Answer

Complexity theory is used in nursing administration to balance the three areas of tension in nursing leadership roles - clinical, administrative, and academic. It helps nurses to understand and manage the complex healthcare system and provides a framework for addressing the unique challenges and opportunities related to nursing leadership. The other options are not related to the benefits of complexity theory in nursing administration.

Question 9

A nurse is considering employment at a for-profit health-care organization and realizes what implication for patient care?

Accepted Answer

For-profit health-care organizations are focused on making a profit, which may result in budget cuts or limitations on certain aspects of patient care. While there may be more services available, the quality of care may not necessarily be better than in non-profit organizations. Public-funded grants are not the usual source of revenue for for-profit agencies.

Question 10

The nurse leader would like to begin strategic planning to assist in developing a road map for caring for an influx of refugees to the area and knows that what needs to be the first step in this planning process?

Accepted Answer

The first step in strategic planning is ensuring that the mission, vision, and philosophy of the organization are up to date. This foundational step ensures that all subsequent planning aligns with the organization's core values and goals.

Question 11

Nursing administration is conducting a strengths,weaknesses,opportunities,threats (SWOT)analysis to help determine areas within the nursing organization that need changing.The area is currently dealing with the severe nursing shortage.The nurse leader would place this issue within what category of SWOT?

Accepted Answer

The severe nursing shortage is a threat to the nursing organization because it poses a risk to the organization's ability to provide high-quality patient care and maintain productivity.

Quiz 8: Health-Care Organizations