Question 1

How does Homer-Dixon describe "cognitive characteristics"?

Accepted Answer

A) Societies making shifts in a planned, organized fashion 
B)  Societies adapting to small-scale, incremental changes 
C) Advanced practice nurses leading change for improvement 
D) Advanced practice nurses advocating for patient healthcare 
A) Societies making shifts in a planned, organized fashion 
B)  Societies adapting to small-scale, incremental changes 
C) Advanced practice nurses leading change for improvement 
D) Advanced practice nurses advocating for patient healthcare

Question 2

Restraining a patient following a fall would be classified under which type of explanatory stance?

Accepted Answer

A) Reactive 
B)  Responsive 
C) Generative 
D) Systems 
A) Reactive 
B)  Responsive 
C) Generative 
D) Systems

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the key advantages of systems thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  It promotes the isolation of smaller parts of the system. 
B)  It focuses on the desires and needs of the client. 
C)  It provides an opportunity to look at feedback and all interactions created by a decision. 
D)  It creates short-term benefits. 
A)  It promotes the isolation of smaller parts of the system. 
B)  It focuses on the desires and needs of the client. 
C)  It provides an opportunity to look at feedback and all interactions created by a decision. 
D)  It creates short-term benefits.

Question 4

Churchman's inquiry systems model is centered around the client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the author to the idea:
-Senge

Accepted Answer

A) "We are becoming, as individuals and organizations" 
B)  "Reductionist" approach to managing an organization 
C) "Seeing the world anew" 
D) "Our time demands a new paradigm" 
A) "We are becoming, as individuals and organizations" 
B)  "Reductionist" approach to managing an organization 
C) "Seeing the world anew" 
D) "Our time demands a new paradigm"

Question 6

Transformational leadership in advanced practice roles involves a willingness to take reasonable risks based on

Accepted Answer

A) community dynamics. 
B)  social systems. 
C) statistical analysis. 
D) empirical data. 
A) community dynamics. 
B)  social systems. 
C) statistical analysis. 
D) empirical data.

Question 7

Systems thinking came as a result of testing new ideas in complex engineering problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An example of using a reductionist approach to managing an organization would include which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reviewing external data and possible interventions that may address a clinical problem 
B)  Looking outside of an organization for a body of evidence 
C)  Envisioning long-term results and trends that can benefit the larger system 
D)  Quickly addressing an issue to make it more manageable 
A)  Reviewing external data and possible interventions that may address a clinical problem 
B)  Looking outside of an organization for a body of evidence 
C)  Envisioning long-term results and trends that can benefit the larger system 
D)  Quickly addressing an issue to make it more manageable

Question 9

An advanced practice leader provides a supportive outlook for both stakeholders and consumers when communicating a solution to a problem. Which essential practice of transformational leadership does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inspiring a shared vision 
B)  Enabling others to act 
C)  Modeling the way 
D)  Encouraging the heart 
A)  Inspiring a shared vision 
B)  Enabling others to act 
C)  Modeling the way 
D)  Encouraging the heart

Question 10

According to the second essential of the doctor of nursing practice, DNP graduates must understand principles of practice management and must be proficient in quality improvement strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In human systems, which of the following controls behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structural constraints 
B)  External factors 
C)  Interrelationships between components 
D)  Internal factors 
A)  Structural constraints 
B)  External factors 
C)  Interrelationships between components 
D)  Internal factors

Question 12

Which option is a key benefit of applying systems thinking to healthcare problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Being able to develop protocols for health systems 
B)  Having a process to deal with common obstacles 
C) Dealing with complex problems in a holistic manner 
D) Facilitating application of engineering principles 
A) Being able to develop protocols for health systems 
B)  Having a process to deal with common obstacles 
C) Dealing with complex problems in a holistic manner 
D) Facilitating application of engineering principles

Question 13

Which skill(s) are essential for the DNP leader to have in relation to big data?

Accepted Answer

A) Distinguishing which metrics are useful and using them quickly 
B)  Determining which varieties of data need to be collected 
C) Researching the origins of metrics and determining their usefulness 
D) Recognizing the importance of the volume of data collected 
A) Distinguishing which metrics are useful and using them quickly 
B)  Determining which varieties of data need to be collected 
C) Researching the origins of metrics and determining their usefulness 
D) Recognizing the importance of the volume of data collected

Question 14

Discuss how Homer-Dixon's perspective that people are able to adapt easily to small-scale incremental changes impacts the current healthcare system.

Accepted Answer

Homer-Dixon describes the "cognitive cha

Question 15

As noted in the Institute of Medicine (IOM) competencies, the output of a healthcare system has multiple dimensions, including evidence-based practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A patient was not administered their medication at the right time. As an advanced practice leader, you determined that the root cause of the issue was understaffing of nurses. According to Senge, you approached the scenario from which type of stance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactive 
B)  Responsive 
C)  Generative 
D)  Reflective 
A)  Reactive 
B)  Responsive 
C)  Generative 
D)  Reflective

Question 17

Which of the following practices of transformational leadership would involve experimenting with a new approach to fix an organizational problem within a healthcare system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Challenging the process 
B)  Inspiring a shared vision 
C)  Enabling others to act 
D)  Modeling the way 
A)  Challenging the process 
B)  Inspiring a shared vision 
C)  Enabling others to act 
D)  Modeling the way

Question 18

One of the most common concerns within healthcare is the question of access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the author to the idea:
-Wheatly

Accepted Answer

A) "We are becoming, as individuals and organizations" 
B)  "Reductionist" approach to managing an organization 
C) "Seeing the world anew" 
D) "Our time demands a new paradigm" 
A) "We are becoming, as individuals and organizations" 
B)  "Reductionist" approach to managing an organization 
C) "Seeing the world anew" 
D) "Our time demands a new paradigm"

Question 20

Which factor has helped raise advanced practice nursing to independent practice?

Accepted Answer

A) Political progress in funding healthcare 
B)  An increase in chronic illness 
C) Healthcare's uncertain outlook 
D) Patient demands for more insurance coverage 
A) Political progress in funding healthcare 
B)  An increase in chronic illness 
C) Healthcare's uncertain outlook 
D) Patient demands for more insurance coverage

How does Homer-Dixon describe "cognitive characteristics"?

Restraining a patient following a fall would be classified under which type of explanatory stance?

Which of the following is one of the key advantages of systems thinking?

Churchman's inquiry systems model is centered around the client.

Match the author to the idea: -Senge

Transformational leadership in advanced practice roles involves a willingness to take reasonable risks based on

Systems thinking came as a result of testing new ideas in complex engineering problems.

An example of using a reductionist approach to managing an organization would include which of these?

An advanced practice leader provides a supportive outlook for both stakeholders and consumers when communicating a solution to a problem. Which essential practice of transformational leadership does this reflect?

According to the second essential of the doctor of nursing practice, DNP graduates must understand principles of practice management and must be proficient in quality improvement strategies.

In human systems, which of the following controls behaviors?

Which option is a key benefit of applying systems thinking to healthcare problems?

Which skill(s) are essential for the DNP leader to have in relation to big data?

Discuss how Homer-Dixon's perspective that people are able to adapt easily to small-scale incremental changes impacts the current healthcare system.

As noted in the Institute of Medicine (IOM) competencies, the output of a healthcare system has multiple dimensions, including evidence-based practice.

A patient was not administered their medication at the right time. As an advanced practice leader, you determined that the root cause of the issue was understaffing of nurses. According to Senge, you approached the scenario from which type of stance?

Which of the following practices of transformational leadership would involve experimenting with a new approach to fix an organizational problem within a healthcare system?

One of the most common concerns within healthcare is the question of access.

Match the author to the idea: -Wheatly

Which factor has helped raise advanced practice nursing to independent practice?

Nursing Science and Theory: Scientific Underpinnings for Practice

Clinical Scholarship and Evidence-Based Practice

Information Systemstechnology and Patient Care Technology for the Improvement and Transformation of Health Care

Healthcare Policy for Advocacy in Health Care

Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health

Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving the Nations Health

Traditional Advanced Practice Roles for the DNP

Emerging Roles for the DNP

A Template for the DNP Project

Appendix

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Exam 2: Systems Thinking, Healthcare Organizations, and the Advanced Practice Nurse Leader

How does Homer-Dixon describe "cognitive characteristics"?

Restraining a patient following a fall would be classified under which type of explanatory stance?

Which of the following is one of the key advantages of systems thinking?

Churchman's inquiry systems model is centered around the client.

Match the author to the idea: -Senge

Transformational leadership in advanced practice roles involves a willingness to take reasonable risks based on

Systems thinking came as a result of testing new ideas in complex engineering problems.

An example of using a reductionist approach to managing an organization would include which of these?

An advanced practice leader provides a supportive outlook for both stakeholders and consumers when communicating a solution to a problem. Which essential practice of transformational leadership does this reflect?

According to the second essential of the doctor of nursing practice, DNP graduates must understand principles of practice management and must be proficient in quality improvement strategies.

In human systems, which of the following controls behaviors?

Which option is a key benefit of applying systems thinking to healthcare problems?

Which skill(s) are essential for the DNP leader to have in relation to big data?

Discuss how Homer-Dixon's perspective that people are able to adapt easily to small-scale incremental changes impacts the current healthcare system.

As noted in the Institute of Medicine (IOM) competencies, the output of a healthcare system has multiple dimensions, including evidence-based practice.

A patient was not administered their medication at the right time. As an advanced practice leader, you determined that the root cause of the issue was understaffing of nurses. According to Senge, you approached the scenario from which type of stance?

Which of the following practices of transformational leadership would involve experimenting with a new approach to fix an organizational problem within a healthcare system?

One of the most common concerns within healthcare is the question of access.

Match the author to the idea: -Wheatly

Which factor has helped raise advanced practice nursing to independent practice?

Nursing Science and Theory: Scientific Underpinnings for Practice

Clinical Scholarship and Evidence-Based Practice

Information Systemstechnology and Patient Care Technology for the Improvement and Transformation of Health Care

Healthcare Policy for Advocacy in Health Care

Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health

Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving the Nations Health

Traditional Advanced Practice Roles for the DNP

Emerging Roles for the DNP

A Template for the DNP Project

Appendix

Filters