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“Decentralized decision-making” means that:

A. Only the Head Nurse makes decisions.
B. Decisions are made at the staff level, closer to the point of care.
C. No decisions are ever made.
D. The hospital CEO makes all decisions for every unit.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which action by a nurse manager best supports staff retention?

A. Approving all leave requests regardless of unit needs.
B. Creating a positive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and recognition.
C. Offering the highest salary in the city.
D. Implementing a strict, punitive policy for all minor errors.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Case Study: A patient is discharged with a complex medication schedule. The patient’s son, who is his primary caregiver, seems overwhelmed and confused despite the nurse’s explanation. The nurse’s best next step is to:

A. Send the patient home and hope the son figures it out.
B. Provide a clearly written schedule and use the "teach-back" method, asking the son to explain the schedule back to her.
C. Tell the son he needs to pay better attention.
D. Call the doctor to simplify the medication schedule without assessing the son's understanding.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

In a team meeting, a leader who ensures everyone has a chance to speak and respects differing opinions is fostering:

A. Groupthink
B. Psychological safety
C. An autocratic environment
D. Inefficiency
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The leadership style that focuses on a system of rewards and punishments is known as:

A. Transformational
B. Democratic
C. Laissez-faire
D. Transactional
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A SWOT analysis is a planning tool used by managers. SWOT stands for:

A. Staff, Workload, Opportunities, Threats.
B. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.
C. Strategy, Workforce, Outcomes, Timeframe.
D. Supervision, Work, Organization, Teamwork.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The concept of “accountability” in nursing means:

A. Being responsible for one's own actions and professional practice.
B. The ability to count supplies accurately.
C. Having a large bank account.
D. Blaming others for your mistakes.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The final step in the conflict resolution process should be to:

A. Decide who won and who lost.
B. Evaluate the outcome to see if the solution has resolved the conflict.
C. Transfer one of the conflicting parties to another unit.
D. Never speak of the issue again.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A transformational leader is skilled at:

A. Maintaining the status quo.
B. Focusing on tasks and rewards.
C. Inspiring and motivating followers to a higher level of performance and shared vision.
D. Avoiding all decision-making.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The primary reason for clear and accurate nursing documentation is to:

A. Create more work for nurses.
B. Ensure continuity of care and communication among the healthcare team.
C. Protect the doctor from lawsuits.
D. Provide a daily diary for the patient.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Effective resource management in a low-resource setting involves:

A. Using disposable equipment multiple times to save money.
B. Innovative problem-solving to provide safe care with the materials available, while advocating for more resources.
C. Refusing to treat patients if ideal supplies are not available.
D. Complaining constantly about the lack of supplies.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse leader implementing a new evidence-based practice on her unit is acting as a:

A. Bureaucrat
B. Change agent
C. Disciplinarian
D. Follower
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The ethical principle of “non-maleficence” is best summarized by the phrase:

A. "Do good."
B. "Do no harm."
C. "Be fair."
D. "The patient decides."
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The “laissez-faire” leadership style can be effective in which situation?

A. In an emergency code blue situation.
B. With a team of highly experienced, motivated, and self-directed professionals.
C. When a team is new and has no experience.
D. In a highly structured and bureaucratic organization.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following tasks requires the professional judgment of an RN and should NEVER be delegated to a nursing assistant?

A. Recording a patient's fluid intake.
B. Performing a wound assessment.
C. Assisting a patient with their meal.
D. Transporting a stable patient to another department.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Case Study: A senior doctor publicly criticizes a junior nurse’s clinical skills in the middle of the hallway. The charge nurse witnesses this. The charge nurse’s most appropriate action is to:

A. Join in the criticism to support the doctor.
B. Immediately defend the junior nurse in the hallway, escalating the public conflict.
C. Address the situation later by speaking to the doctor privately about professional communication and offering support to the junior nurse.
D. Report the junior nurse to the administration for her lack of skills.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse who stays late to comfort a distressed family, even though it is not a required task, is demonstrating leadership through:

A. Formal authority.
B. Coercive power.
C. Role-modeling and commitment to patient-centered care.
D. A desire for overtime pay.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

In a crisis, such as a fire on the ward, the nurse leader’s communication must be:

A. Vague and reassuring.
B. Loud and panicked.
C. Clear, calm, and directive.
D. Sent via email.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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