Question 1

To increase safety in patient care areas of the Valley Hospital,the executive begins by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking the community what the safety issues are. 
B)  Consulting with a management expert about staffing schedules. 
C)  Ensuring that the senior nursing officer attends the board meetings. 
D)  Instituting improved practices to reduce needle-stick injuries. 
A)  Asking the community what the safety issues are. 
B)  Consulting with a management expert about staffing schedules. 
C)  Ensuring that the senior nursing officer attends the board meetings. 
D)  Instituting improved practices to reduce needle-stick injuries.

Question 2

As a result of the Joint Commission assessment,a healthcare facility loses it accreditation.What is the primary consequence for this institution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of funding 
B)  Organizational shift to profit status 
C)  Practices continue as usual 
D)  Staff morale and care standards remain high 
A)  Loss of funding 
B)  Organizational shift to profit status 
C)  Practices continue as usual 
D)  Staff morale and care standards remain high

Question 3

Which philosophical statement would be MOST consistent with that of a learning organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  We believe that sustainable funding is a key factor in service. 
B)  Our staff members are valuable. 
C)  We believe in people. 
D)  We believe that change is essential to good service and quality patient care. 
A)  We believe that sustainable funding is a key factor in service. 
B)  Our staff members are valuable. 
C)  We believe in people. 
D)  We believe that change is essential to good service and quality patient care.

Question 4

The culture of blame and punishment of errors tends to encourage a culture of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Perfectionism. 
B)  Learning. 
C)  Safety. 
D)  Trust. 
A)  Perfectionism. 
B)  Learning. 
C)  Safety. 
D)  Trust.

Question 5

During review of back injuries,it is determined that mechanical lifts and transfer belts are not being properly used.In addressing this concern,the unit manager:

Accepted Answer

A)  Meets individually with nurses who are observed to be using the lifts incorrectly to review the correct procedure. 
B)  After consultation with the staff about the review, orders new lifts to replace older ones that are malfunctioning. 
C)  Blames the system for inadequate funding for resources. 
D)  Reviews the system of reporting incidents to ensure that appropriate reporting is occurring. 
A)  Meets individually with nurses who are observed to be using the lifts incorrectly to review the correct procedure. 
B)  After consultation with the staff about the review, orders new lifts to replace older ones that are malfunctioning. 
C)  Blames the system for inadequate funding for resources. 
D)  Reviews the system of reporting incidents to ensure that appropriate reporting is occurring.

To increase safety in patient care areas of the Valley Hospital,the executive begins by:

As a result of the Joint Commission assessment,a healthcare facility loses it accreditation.What is the primary consequence for this institution?

Which philosophical statement would be MOST consistent with that of a learning organization?

The culture of blame and punishment of errors tends to encourage a culture of:

During review of back injuries,it is determined that mechanical lifts and transfer belts are not being properly used.In addressing this concern,the unit manager:

Leading, Managing, and Following

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal and Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Health Care Organizations

Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

Power, Politics, and Influence

Caring,Communicating,and Managing With Technology

Managing Costs and Budgets

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff

Strategic Planning, Goal-Setting, and Marketing

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Action

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Consumer Relationships

Conflict: the Cutting Edge of Change

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Delegation: An Art of Professional Practice

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Managing Your Career

Thriving for the Future

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Exam 2: Patient Safety

To increase safety in patient care areas of the Valley Hospital,the executive begins by:

As a result of the Joint Commission assessment,a healthcare facility loses it accreditation.What is the primary consequence for this institution?

Which philosophical statement would be MOST consistent with that of a learning organization?

The culture of blame and punishment of errors tends to encourage a culture of:

During review of back injuries,it is determined that mechanical lifts and transfer belts are not being properly used.In addressing this concern,the unit manager:

Leading, Managing, and Following

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal and Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Health Care Organizations

Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

Power, Politics, and Influence

Caring,Communicating,and Managing With Technology

Managing Costs and Budgets

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff

Strategic Planning, Goal-Setting, and Marketing

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Action

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Consumer Relationships

Conflict: the Cutting Edge of Change

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Delegation: An Art of Professional Practice

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Managing Your Career

Thriving for the Future

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