Practice Questions

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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