6th edition yoder wise - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse manager of a 20-bed medical unit finds that 80% of the patients are older adults. She is asked to assess and adapt the unit to better meet the unique needs of the older adult patient. Using complexity principles, what would be the best approach to take in making this change? a. Leverage the hierarchical management position to get unit staff involved in assessment and planning. b. Engage involved staff at all levels in the decision-making process. c. Focus the assessment on the unit...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following is an example of an HMO? a. Nurse practitioners are paid promptly at discounted fees for each service rendered at a women’s health clinic. b. Physicians in a large urban center are reimbursed for visits made to their clients. c. Physicians are paid for each service delivered to enrolled patients through a prepaid plan. d. Patients pay fixed annual fees for ambulatory care services, regardless of actual utilization of health services. ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Joan, the nursing unit manager, finds it difficult to work with Thomas, a new graduate. Thomas has many ideas, and his manner of presenting them irks Joan. After reflection and discussion with others, Joan recognizes that she also feels threatened by his behavior. She comes to understand that Thomas is trying to establish his own role on the unit, is not trying to challenge her, and needs guidance, coaching, and affirmation. Joan is demonstrating: a. A positive self-co...

Chapter 01: Leading, Managing, and Following Yoder-Wise: Leading and Managing in Nursing, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse manager of a 20-bed medical unit finds that 80% of the patients are older adults. She is asked to assess and adapt the unit to better meet the unique needs of the older adult patient. Using complexity principles, what would be the best approach to take in making this change? a. Leverage the hierarchical management position to get unit staff involved in assessme...

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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following would managers and staff review annually in order to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission (TJC) to improve patient safety? a. Appropriateness of charting terms and abbreviations b. Nursing hours per patient c. Acuity of patient admissions d. Wait times for care ANS: A The Joint Commission issues setting-specific patient goals annually, as well as a list of “do-not-use” terms, abbreviations, and symbols and sentinel even...

A nurse manager of a 20-bed medical unit finds that 80% of the patients are older adults. She is asked to assess and adapt the unit to better meet the unique needs of the older adult patient. Using complexity principles, what would be the best approach to take in making this change? a. Leverage the hierarchical management position to get unit staff involved in assessment and planning. b. Engage involved staff at all levels in the decision-making process. c. Focus the assessment on the unit...

Chapter 11: Caring, Communicating, and Managing with Technology Chapter 12: Managing Costs and Budgets Chapter 13: Care Delivery Strategies Chapter 14: Staffing and Scheduling Chapter 15: Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff Chapter 16: Strategic Planning, Goal-Setting, and Marketing Chapter 17: Leading Change Chapter 18: Building Teams through Communication and Partnerships Chapter 19: Workforce Engagement and Collective Action Chapter 20: Managing Quality and Risk