Question 1

If a nurse keeps an activity log and realizes the activities have not achieved the desired outcomes,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A) define the most energetic time of day 
B) evaluate how many activities are on the list 
C) evaluate what type of activities are on the list 
D) go to the gym daily to increase energy levels 
A) define the most energetic time of day 
B) evaluate how many activities are on the list 
C) evaluate what type of activities are on the list 
D) go to the gym daily to increase energy levels A

Question 2

The nurse should schedule time for proper rest,exercise,and nutrition to allow for:

Accepted Answer

A) quantity time 
B) quality time 
C) creativity 
D) priorities 
A) quantity time 
B) quality time 
C) creativity 
D) priorities B

Question 3

In Heindrich,Chow,Skiercynski,and Lu (2008)study of how nurses use their time,what percentage of time was spent giving direct care?

Accepted Answer

A) 14% 
B) 18% 
C) 21% 
D) 54% 
A) 14% 
B) 18% 
C) 21% 
D) 54% A

Question 4

Related common-sense tools that may help one to use time in the most effective and productive manner possible are collectively called:

Accepted Answer

A) the Pareto Principle 
B) time management 
C) shift planning 
D) effective leadership 
A) the Pareto Principle 
B) time management 
C) shift planning 
D) effective leadership

Question 5

The third level of priority according to Maslow includes patients who:

Accepted Answer

A) remain unstable 
B) are stable and predictable 
C) need hourly monitoring 
D) the nursing assistant can care for 
A) remain unstable 
B) are stable and predictable 
C) need hourly monitoring 
D) the nursing assistant can care for

Question 6

Providing assistance during a patient transfer is an example of which type of prioritization?

Accepted Answer

A) first priority: life-threatening or potentially life-threatening 
B) second priority: activities essential to safety 
C) third priority: activities essential to the plan of care 
D) fourth priority: activities essential to the patient's well-being 
A) first priority: life-threatening or potentially life-threatening 
B) second priority: activities essential to safety 
C) third priority: activities essential to the plan of care 
D) fourth priority: activities essential to the patient's well-being

Question 7

When a nurse monitors a patient's ABCs,the nurse is working under which nursing time management priority?

Accepted Answer

A) fourth priority 
B) third priority 
C) second priority 
D) first priority 
A) fourth priority 
B) third priority 
C) second priority 
D) first priority

Question 8

A number of traps that nurses can fall into related to prioritization have been described by Vacarro (2007).Which of the following is not a potential trap described by Vacarro?

Accepted Answer

A) doing what hits first 
B) the path of least resistance 
C) relying on misguided judgment 
D) completing tasks by default 
A) doing what hits first 
B) the path of least resistance 
C) relying on misguided judgment 
D) completing tasks by default

Question 9

The study by Hendrich,Chow,Skierczynski,and Lu (2008)found that nurses spend 6% of their time:

Accepted Answer

A) coordinating care 
B) delegating tasks 
C) assessing patients 
D) being nonproductive 
A) coordinating care 
B) delegating tasks 
C) assessing patients 
D) being nonproductive

Question 10

If a nurse added the benefits received as an employee,their salary would increase by:

Accepted Answer

A) 10%-20% 
B) 15%-45% 
C) 10%-40% 
D) 15%-30% 
A) 10%-20% 
B) 15%-45% 
C) 10%-40% 
D) 15%-30%

Question 11

When organizing tasks,categorizing them according to patient needs/conditions is an effective means of triaging patient care.Which of the following does not belong?

Accepted Answer

A) life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions 
B) activities essential for patient safety 
C) activities essential to the plan of care 
D) activities essential to the hospital/organizational regulation 
A) life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions 
B) activities essential for patient safety 
C) activities essential to the plan of care 
D) activities essential to the hospital/organizational regulation

Question 12

Maloney (2012)noted some key aspects of time management.The key aspects include which of the following? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) analysis of how time is currently used 
B) assessment of time distractions 
C) requires self-examination of what pursuits are really important 
D) time must be calculated to fit a diverse staff 
A) analysis of how time is currently used 
B) assessment of time distractions 
C) requires self-examination of what pursuits are really important 
D) time must be calculated to fit a diverse staff

Question 13

Which of these time management strategies does not belong?

Accepted Answer

A) outcome delivery 
B) analysis of time cost and use 
C) focus on priorities 
D) visualization of the big picture 
A) outcome delivery 
B) analysis of time cost and use 
C) focus on priorities 
D) visualization of the big picture

Question 14

Reed and Pettigrew (2006)identified some additional time wasters that may contribute to a lack of outcome achievement by nurses during their shifts.Which of the following is not one of these identified time wasters?

Accepted Answer

A) complaining 
B) perfectionism 
C) enthusiasm 
D) disorganization 
A) complaining 
B) perfectionism 
C) enthusiasm 
D) disorganization

Question 15

A time management tool that may benefit nurses when determining how their time is spent is:

Accepted Answer

A) shift assignments 
B) nursing chart 
C) shift action plan 
D) activity log 
A) shift assignments 
B) nursing chart 
C) shift action plan 
D) activity log

Question 16

The Pareto Principle is:

Accepted Answer

A) 80% of outcome results come from 20% of focused efforts 
B) a way to record your activities over a period of time to see how your time is spent 
C) 20% of focused efforts equals 20% of outcome results 
D) 80% of focused efforts results in 80% of focused time 
A) 80% of outcome results come from 20% of focused efforts 
B) a way to record your activities over a period of time to see how your time is spent 
C) 20% of focused efforts equals 20% of outcome results 
D) 80% of focused efforts results in 80% of focused time

Question 17

Which of the following are some useful suggestions that nurses should consider for balancing their time among school,family,and work? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) get organized 
B) look for a good fit 
C) address stress 
D) solicit support from family and friends 
E) None of above 
A) get organized 
B) look for a good fit 
C) address stress 
D) solicit support from family and friends 
E) None of above

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective shift planning?

Accepted Answer

A) getting the job done in the least amount of time 
B) nobody died 
C) everybody showed up for work 
D) evaluation of optimal and reasonable outcomes 
A) getting the job done in the least amount of time 
B) nobody died 
C) everybody showed up for work 
D) evaluation of optimal and reasonable outcomes

Question 19

Procrastination,inability to say no,management by crisis,haste,indecisiveness,interrupting telephone calls,socialization,and complaining are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) mistakes 
B) errors 
C) time wasters 
D) new nurses 
A) mistakes 
B) errors 
C) time wasters 
D) new nurses

Question 20

Nurse Q has started her walking rounds at the beginning of her shift.She just entered Mr.K's room and has found him sitting on the floor smiling up at her.Mr.K says that he is not hurt,just merely "slipped out of bed" while "hunting for quail," and needs some help getting back into bed.Mr.K is a very large and overweight man.Which nursing task priority does this activity/task encompass?

Accepted Answer

A) first priority 
B) second priority 
C) third priority 
D) fourth priority 
A) first priority 
B) second priority 
C) third priority 
D) fourth priority

If a nurse keeps an activity log and realizes the activities have not achieved the desired outcomes,the nurse should:

The nurse should schedule time for proper rest,exercise,and nutrition to allow for:

In Heindrich,Chow,Skiercynski,and Lu (2008)study of how nurses use their time,what percentage of time was spent giving direct care?

Related common-sense tools that may help one to use time in the most effective and productive manner possible are collectively called:

The third level of priority according to Maslow includes patients who:

Providing assistance during a patient transfer is an example of which type of prioritization?

When a nurse monitors a patient's ABCs,the nurse is working under which nursing time management priority?

A number of traps that nurses can fall into related to prioritization have been described by Vacarro (2007).Which of the following is not a potential trap described by Vacarro?

The study by Hendrich,Chow,Skierczynski,and Lu (2008)found that nurses spend 6% of their time:

If a nurse added the benefits received as an employee,their salary would increase by:

When organizing tasks,categorizing them according to patient needs/conditions is an effective means of triaging patient care.Which of the following does not belong?

Maloney (2012)noted some key aspects of time management.The key aspects include which of the following? Select all that apply.

Which of these time management strategies does not belong?

Reed and Pettigrew (2006)identified some additional time wasters that may contribute to a lack of outcome achievement by nurses during their shifts.Which of the following is not one of these identified time wasters?

A time management tool that may benefit nurses when determining how their time is spent is:

The Pareto Principle is:

Which of the following are some useful suggestions that nurses should consider for balancing their time among school,family,and work? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective shift planning?

Procrastination,inability to say no,management by crisis,haste,indecisiveness,interrupting telephone calls,socialization,and complaining are all examples of:

Nursing Leadership,Management,and Motivation

The Health Care Environment

Nursing Today

Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Technology, and Informatics

Inter-Professional Teamwork and Collaboration

Change, Innovation, and Conflict

Power and Politics

Delegation of Patient Care

Effective Staffing

Budget Concepts for Patient Care

Strategic Planning and Organizing of Patient Care for Quality and Safety

Quality Improvement and Evidence Based Patient Care

Legal Aspects of Health Care

Ethical Aspects of Health Care

Culture, Generational Differences, and Spirituality

NCLEX-RN Preparation and Your First Job

Career Planning and Achieving Balance

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Exam 12: Time Management and Setting Patient Care Priorities

If a nurse keeps an activity log and realizes the activities have not achieved the desired outcomes,the nurse should:

The nurse should schedule time for proper rest,exercise,and nutrition to allow for:

In Heindrich,Chow,Skiercynski,and Lu (2008)study of how nurses use their time,what percentage of time was spent giving direct care?

Related common-sense tools that may help one to use time in the most effective and productive manner possible are collectively called:

The third level of priority according to Maslow includes patients who:

Providing assistance during a patient transfer is an example of which type of prioritization?

When a nurse monitors a patient's ABCs,the nurse is working under which nursing time management priority?

A number of traps that nurses can fall into related to prioritization have been described by Vacarro (2007).Which of the following is not a potential trap described by Vacarro?

The study by Hendrich,Chow,Skierczynski,and Lu (2008)found that nurses spend 6% of their time:

If a nurse added the benefits received as an employee,their salary would increase by:

When organizing tasks,categorizing them according to patient needs/conditions is an effective means of triaging patient care.Which of the following does not belong?

Maloney (2012)noted some key aspects of time management.The key aspects include which of the following? Select all that apply.

Which of these time management strategies does not belong?

Reed and Pettigrew (2006)identified some additional time wasters that may contribute to a lack of outcome achievement by nurses during their shifts.Which of the following is not one of these identified time wasters?

A time management tool that may benefit nurses when determining how their time is spent is:

The Pareto Principle is:

Which of the following are some useful suggestions that nurses should consider for balancing their time among school,family,and work? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective shift planning?

Procrastination,inability to say no,management by crisis,haste,indecisiveness,interrupting telephone calls,socialization,and complaining are all examples of:

Nursing Leadership,Management,and Motivation

The Health Care Environment

Nursing Today

Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Technology, and Informatics

Inter-Professional Teamwork and Collaboration

Change, Innovation, and Conflict

Power and Politics

Delegation of Patient Care

Effective Staffing

Budget Concepts for Patient Care

Strategic Planning and Organizing of Patient Care for Quality and Safety

Quality Improvement and Evidence Based Patient Care

Legal Aspects of Health Care

Ethical Aspects of Health Care

Culture, Generational Differences, and Spirituality

NCLEX-RN Preparation and Your First Job

Career Planning and Achieving Balance

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