Nursing Care Concepts Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four classifications of the descriptive Patient Classification System?

  • Emergency Care (correct)
  • Minimal Care/self-care
  • Intensive Care
  • Moderate Care

What characteristic best describes patients in the Minimal Care category?

  • Require major therapeutic interventions
  • Recovering from serious illness or operation
  • No longer need intensive or moderate care (correct)
  • Require constant monitoring

In the context of the nursing process, what is the first step?

  • Diagnosis
  • Assessment (correct)
  • Planning
  • Implementation

Patients in the Moderate Care category typically:

<p>Are recovering from serious illness or operation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a healthcare delivery system?

<p>An organization providing resources and treatments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of patients classified under Maximum Care?

<p>Need complex medical care and constant monitoring (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step follows Diagnosis in the nursing process?

<p>Planning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The characteristic of needing less frequent observations is most likely associated with which patient category?

<p>Minimal Care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a main advantage of task-oriented care?

<p>Tasks can be completed in a shorter amount of time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key disadvantage of a task-oriented approach to care?

<p>It may lead to fragmented care for patients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which role does a case manager primarily take in the healthcare system?

<p>Coordinating care for a group of clients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the case method of patient care emphasize?

<p>Individualized patient care as the oldest method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of total patient care?

<p>Potential for decreased accountability and responsibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In team nursing, what role does the team leader primarily fulfill?

<p>Guides the team and manages care plans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of care aims to address both short-term and long-term needs of patients?

<p>Case Management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of a time waster mentioned in the care delivery models?

<p>Unnecessary paperwork (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main purposes of delegation according to the managerial responsibilities?

<p>To promote internalized motivation and enrichment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area is specifically stated as something that should not be delegated?

<p>The power to discipline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a barrier to effective delegation mentioned in the content?

<p>The ‘I can do it better fallacy’ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement most accurately describes the ultimate responsibility in delegation?

<p>Ultimate responsibility for performance lies with the manager. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the aspect of responsibility in delegation denote?

<p>The obligations created by simply assigning tasks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of successful delegation?

<p>Avoiding responsibility for tasks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of a responsibility that should be retained by a manager?

<p>Disciplining underperforming staff (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hot potato' refer to in the context of delegation?

<p>Passing off difficult responsibilities as a means of avoidance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of power is based on the incentives a leader can provide and the value group members place on those incentives?

<p>Reward Power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of power involves the leader's ability to make decisions regarding salary or vacation time?

<p>Authority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does coercive power primarily rely on?

<p>Negative consequences that may be imposed by the leader (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Information power is best described as being dependent on what factor?

<p>The control over access to valuable information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT associated with legitimate power?

<p>The ability to wield influence through social connections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does accountability refer to in a leadership context?

<p>Liability and formal obligations to disclose information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which power type emphasizes the leader's control over incentives that can motivate or demotivate group members?

<p>Reward Power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the concept of accountability in leadership?

<p>The necessity to fulfill obligations to stakeholders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason for overdelegating?

<p>Managers are lazy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential step in effective delegating?

<p>Select the most capable personnel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of communication in a management context?

<p>To ensure understanding of information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is employed to provide self-study opportunities for staff members?

<p>Democratic methods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can improper delegation negatively impact subordinates?

<p>It can lead to increased workload and dissatisfaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What attitude should managers take to respect the individuality of their staff?

<p>Acknowledge and accept idiosyncrasies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does modeling play in the delegation process?

<p>It demonstrates how to effectively execute tasks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is important for setting deadlines in effective delegation?

<p>Ensuring clarity and monitor progress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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