The nurse is applying a decision-making process to a clinical challenge. When applying this process, the nurse must: - Answer-choose between different courses of action
The nurse is applying the traditional problem-solving model when mediating in a conflict between two colleagues. When applying ...
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The nurse is applying a decision-making process to a clinical challenge. When applying
this process, the nurse must: - Answer-choose between different courses of action
The nurse is applying the traditional problem-solving model when mediating in a conflict
between two colleagues. When applying this model, the nurse prioritize what task? -
Answer-Identifying the root cause of the conflict
Which statement is true regarding decision making? - Answer-Decisions are influenced
by each person's value system
The nurse-manager of a short-staffed unit needs to make a decision about a nurse's
request for an unpaid leave of absence. In order to increase the chance of making a
good decision, the manager should: - Answer-Generate as many different alternatives
as possible
An experienced nurse-manager has been described as being a " right-brain thinker."
This manager's decision-making process likely prioritizes what characteristic? - Answer-
Intuition
The nurse-manager is applying an evidence-based approach to a clinical question
around client mobilization. When using a PICO format to search for evidence, the nurse
should identify what? - Answer-The clients for whom the intervention would be relevant
The nurse-manager is applying the decision-making process when addressing a nurse's
high rate of absenteeism. This process should result in: - Answer-a chosen course of
action
The nurse-manager is faced with a difficult decision in a situation that involves the
manager's values. What is the manager's best action? - Answer-Identify and reflect on
his or her own values
Which statement is true concerning critical thinking - Answer-It requires reasoning and
creative analysis
A nurse-manager has realized that the data gathering process before a recent decision
may have been influenced by confirmation bias. How can the manager best prevent this
in the future? - Answer-Make sure not to prioritize information that supports the
manager's beliefs
, A nurse-manager has made a decision and is now preparing to evaluate the decision.
What question should best guide the nurse's evaluation process? - Answer-Did the
outcomes align with the original objectives?
Which statement concerning the role of the most powerful individuals in organizational
decision making is true? - Answer-They often make decisions that are in congruence
with their own values
One of the nurses on the unit said,"My Vietnamese patient won't look me in the eye, but
I know that Asian patients avoid making eye contact as a way of showing respect." This
nurse is demonstrating what type of illogical thinking? - Answer-Overgeneralizing
The nurse has accepted a job in a workplace where organizational power has a
pronounced effect. This characteristic may have what effect on the nurse and the
workplace? - Answer-The nurse may have to accept decisions contrary to his or her
own values
The unit manager has created a decision grid in order to assist with a difficult staffing
decision that will affect many nurses. The decision grid will allow the manager to: -
Answer-Examine alternatives visually and compare each against the same criteria.
A nurse-manager is planning to apply a decision-making model to a clinical challenge.
When using a decision-making tool, what should the manager do? - Answer-Be aware
that the tool cannot eliminate the risk of human error.
A nurse-manager had to intervene in a conflict between a client and a staff member.
The manager chose to make a decision "in the moment" rather than applying a
methodical or deliberate decision-making tool. How should this manager's actions be
best interpreted? - Answer-The manager applied heuristics to a problem that required a
quick solution
Which statement is true regarding an economic man style manager? - Answer-The
manager gathers as much information as possible and produces many alternatives
What characteristic of a nurse-manager best demonstrates left-brained thinking? -
Answer-The manager applies a linear, analytical model when making a decision
The nurse-manager is preparing to use the PERT tool when making a staffing decision.
This tool will primarily address what component of the decision-making process? -
Answer-Timing
The nurse is working with a group of students who are learning a high-risk procedure.
How should the nurse best ensure learning while protecting the safety of clients? -
Answer-Use simulation for the students to learn and practice the skill
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