Nursing Review Notes by Frances

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What is the primary focus of the class and status system in management?

Maximizing profits

Education and knowledge (correct)

Work-life balance

Team collaboration

Which of the following roles is NOT typically assigned to a manager?

Janitor (correct)

Liaison

Monitor

Entrepreneur

What are managers primarily responsible for?

Activities of other people (correct)

Conducting training sessions

Individual projects

Setting personal goals

Which of the following best describes the management process?

Coordinating personnel and resources Signup and view all the answers

Which is an essential role of a manager in an organization?

Innovator Signup and view all the answers

The elite group of managers is defined by their:

Education and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT a core focus in the roles of a manager?

Personal hobbies Signup and view all the answers

In management, what role involves sharing information with stakeholders?

Disseminator Signup and view all the answers

What is the oldest method of organizing patient care?

Patient Care Nursing Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the Case Method in nursing?

Patients are treated as individual cases Signup and view all the answers

During which period was Functional Nursing developed?

World War II Signup and view all the answers

What does Modular Nursing primarily focus on?

Dividing patient care units based on patient locations Signup and view all the answers

What defines Primary Nursing?

Each nurse is responsible for all the needs of their assigned patients Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the 'Mini-Team' approach in Modular Care?

A small team of two or three nurses caring for patients Signup and view all the answers

What led to the development of nursing concepts in the late 1960s?

A nursing shortage Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of Team Nursing?

Confusion due to varying care approaches Signup and view all the answers

Who were among the first to use motion-picture films to analyze worker's motion?

The Gilbreths Signup and view all the answers

What concept emphasizes pride and honor shared by group members?

Esprit de Corps Signup and view all the answers

Which management process involves determining philosophy, goals, and objectives?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Henry Gantt's contributions to management?

To create the Gantt Chart for project management Signup and view all the answers

Which staffing function includes activities such as interviewing and hiring?

Staffing Signup and view all the answers

In management, which function includes performance appraisals?

Controlling Signup and view all the answers

Which approach suggests that employees with higher education receive better management?

Participative Management Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to as 'Therbligs'?

A classification of hand motions Signup and view all the answers

What best characterizes authoritarian leadership?

Directing and motivating through commands Signup and view all the answers

What is a key trait of an authentic leader?

Values must align with actions Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style involves decision-making that includes others?

Democratic Signup and view all the answers

How is criticism handled in a democratic leadership style?

Criticism is constructive Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes thought leaders from traditional leaders?

They promote innovative ideas among peers Signup and view all the answers

In authoritarian leadership, what is the primary source of motivation for others?

Economic and ego rewards Signup and view all the answers

What approach is characteristic of democratic leadership?

Fostering a sense of 'we' over 'I' Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about democratic leaders?

They often reject innovative ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is one component to improve staff safety in the workplace?

Promote a culture of safety Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a necessary action during the nursing process?

Gather and analyze patient data Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an ergonomic improvement in the workplace?

Ergonomically-designed workplace Signup and view all the answers

How should healthcare workers respond to errors or near misses?

Report all errors responsibly Signup and view all the answers

What is an expected outcome of implementing safer medical equipment?

Improvement in patient handling Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the evaluation phase in the nursing process?

Assess the effectiveness of care provided Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the 'Assessment' phase in the nursing process?

Identifying patient problems through data gathering Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies is not recommended for enhancing workplace safety?

Implementing cluttered work environments Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nursing Leadership and Management

Class and status system in nursing management emphasizes education and knowledge as key components to elite status.
Management is defined as a universal process for coordinating personnel and resources to achieve organizational goals.
Roles of a manager involve interpersonal, informational, and decisional capacities; they serve as leaders, liaisons, monitors, and innovators.
Theories of management include the Gilbreths' focus on job simplification and standardization to improve efficiency.

Management Process

Planning: Involves setting organizational philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Organizing: Establishes the structure needed to implement plans, including staffing and care delivery systems.
Staffing: Encompasses recruiting, hiring, training, and orienting nursing staff.
Directing: Involves motivating staff, managing conflict, and facilitating collaboration.
Controlling: Entails performance appraisal and monitoring to ensure organizational effectiveness.

Leadership Styles

Authoritarian Leadership: Prioritizes command over collaboration, with emphasis on status differences.
Authentic Leadership: Focuses on truthfulness and values; communication is congruent and involves decision-making with team input.
Democratic Leadership: Encourages group decision-making and collaboration, emphasizing a "we" over "I" mentality.

Patient Care Delivery Systems

Total Patient Care: The oldest model where one nurse takes full responsibility for all patient needs during a shift.
Case Management Nursing: Treats patients as individual cases, emphasizing high autonomy for nurses.
Modular Nursing: Utilizes small teams for customized patient care, enhancing collaboration while minimizing confusion.

Nursing Methods

Functional Nursing: Developed during WWII to manage nursing shortages, focuses on task-oriented assignments.
Primary Nursing: Introduced in the late 1960s to improve accountability and patient-centered care.

Environment and Safety in Nursing

Importance of ergonomically designed workplaces to prevent injuries and enhance productivity.
Reporting mechanisms for errors and near misses to prevent adverse events, improving environmental control and workplace safety.

Nursing Process

A systematic approach ensuring quality care through:
- Assessment: Collecting and analyzing patient data.
- Diagnosis: Identifying patient problems.
- Outcomes Identification: Determining expected patient outcomes.
- Planning: Formulating actionable plans.
- Implementation: Executing the plan of care.
- Evaluation: Assessing outcomes and making necessary adjustments for quality care.

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