Practice Questions

Informed consent must be obtained:

A. After the procedure has been completed.
B. By the most junior member of the team.
C. Before any non-emergency invasive procedure is performed.
D. Only for patients who are wealthy.
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Jun 6, 2026

The primary goal of conflict resolution in a healthcare team is to:

A. Decide who was right and who was wrong.
B. Find a solution that improves team function and ensures patient safety.
C. Punish the person who started the conflict.
D. Avoid discussing the issue entirely.
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Jun 6, 2026

Which statement best reflects a “systems thinking” approach to a medication error?

A. "The nurse who made the error needs more training."
B. "Why was the nurse so careless?"
C. "Let's examine the process: were the medications stored correctly? Was the staffing adequate? Is the ordering system confusing?"
D. "This was a one-time mistake that will not happen again."
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Jun 6, 2026

The process of “staffing” in nursing management includes:

A. Assigning daily patient loads.
B. Motivating employees to perform well.
C. Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and orienting new nurses.
D. Evaluating the quality of patient care.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse leader who inspires extreme loyalty and high performance from their team by connecting with them on an emotional and intellectual level is likely a:

A. Transactional leader
B. Laissez-faire leader
C. Transformational leader
D. Bureaucratic leader
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient’s right to confidentiality is protected under ethical codes and law. A breach of confidentiality occurs when a nurse:

A. Discusses the patient's condition with the consulting surgeon.
B. Shares details about her interesting patient case on her personal social media page.
C. Gives a report to the oncoming shift nurse.
D. Documents the patient's diagnosis in the official medical record.
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Jun 6, 2026

A conflict arises between the pharmacy and the nursing unit over medication delivery times. The most effective leadership approach to resolve this is to:

A. Send an angry email to the head of the pharmacy.
B. Tell the nurses to complain directly to the pharmacists.
C. Arrange an interdepartmental meeting to map the process, identify bottlenecks, and collaboratively find a solution.
D. Report the pharmacy to the hospital CEO.
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Jun 6, 2026

“Servant Leadership” is a philosophy where the leader’s primary motivation is to:

A. Serve their own career ambitions.
B. Serve the needs of their team and the organization, prioritizing their growth and well-being.
C. Serve the demands of the hospital administration above all else.
D. Serve the public by seeking media attention.
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Jun 6, 2026

The concept of a “just culture” in patient safety means:

A. Blaming individuals for all errors to ensure they don't happen again.
B. Creating an environment where staff can report errors and near misses without fear of punishment, distinguishing between human error, at-risk behavior, and reckless conduct.
C. Never reporting errors to protect the hospital's reputation.
D. Only doctors are held accountable for errors.
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