Chapter 26 Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing 8th Edition

Chapter 26  Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing 8th Edition

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

Question 1
Type: MCSA
A student who is about to graduate is discussing the future with a nursing instructor. The instructor asks the student, “What schedule are you interested in working? What organization is near your home?” The student says that salary is the most important thing. Which response by the instructor would be appropriate?
1. “Since you have been in school for so long, the most important thing to you is to get a job that pays well.”
2. “I would focus on those organizations that pay premium wages for nurses.”
3. “A small difference in salary is less important than working in an organization where you can obtain your future goals.”
4. “Money is not important; the job is important.”
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Despite what many students believe, the least important criteria for a first job is the salary.
Rationale 2: Premium wages are not the most important criteria for choosing a first job.
Rationale 3: The purpose of the first job is to learn as much as possible, perfect clinical skills, build a network of colleagues, and move towards future goals.
Rationale 4: Money is important, but it is not the most important determinant of the right job.
Global Rationale:

Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: 26-1: Describe how you envision your future.

Question 2
Type: MCSA
The nursing faculty member requires that last-semester nursing students create a résumé. One student submits a résumé that includes education, past employment, and accomplishments. Which additional information will the faculty member recommend the student include in this résumé?
1. Family information
2. Short-term personal goals
3. Transcript
4. Long-term career goals
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Family information is not part of the résumé.
Rationale 2: The résumé may include an immediate professional goal, but does not include personal goals.
Rationale 3: Transcripts are not part of the résumé.
Rationale 4: Long-term career goals help a reviewer understand the best position for the candidate.
Global Rationale:

Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 26-4: Build a résumé.

Question 3
Type: MCSA
A newly licensed nurse has submitted an application, letter of interest, and résumé to the human resources department of a hospital and has an interview scheduled for next week. How should the nurse prepare for this interview?
1. Write down and memorize answers to questions that are typically asked.
2. Go to the organization and try to talk to some staff nurses.
3. Add additional information to the résumé.
4. Review the organization’s website.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The response to answers should be genuine and honest, not memorized.
Rationale 2: Arriving on a unit unannounced to talk to staff nurses is not professional.
Rationale 3: Once the résumé is submitted it is not necessary to add information. Additional information may be discussed in the interview.
Rationale 4: Prior to the interview it is important to learn as much about the organization as possible and to anticipate questions to ask. This is assessment, the first step of the nursing process.
Global Rationale:

Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: 26-3: Discuss how to obtain your first job.

Question 4
Type: MCMA
A nurse has an interview with the nurse recruiter at a large metropolitan hospital. During the nurse’s education, clinical practice was conducted in smaller facilities. Which topics would be good for the applicant to focus on during the interview?

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Information regarding the position and the organization
2. The nurse’s past experiences
3. Salary
4. Benefits
5. The nurse’s strengths and weaknesses
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: During the interview, the nurse should obtain information about the position and organization.
Rationale 2: During the interview, the nurse should describe experiences and education.
Rationale 3: Once the job has been offered or the interviewer inquires about the applicant’s interest in the job, then it is appropriate to discuss salary.
Rationale 4: Once the job has been offered or the interviewer inquires about the applicant’s interest in the job, then it is appropriate to discuss benefits.
Rationale 5: During the interview, the nurse should identify personal strengths and weaknesses.
Global Rationale:

Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 26-3: Discuss how to obtain your first job.