Exam 5: Working Together in Groups

Four nurses are working as a group to develop a new policy related to personal requests for scheduling.One nurse is quiet and rarely adds to the group discussion.Which action by the other staff nurses is best?

The nurse forms a committee to develop a new policy on visiting hours.It is most important for the nurse to make sure which is present?

The nurse manager plans to obtain staff nurses' concerns about changing to computerized charting.It is most appropriate for the nurse manager to take which action?

The nurse is the leader of the hospital's evidence-based practice council.Which strategy should the nurse use to build the emotional intelligence of this group?

The nurse is assigned to work on a hospital committee to reduce medication errors.The committee members seem hostile and blaming,and one member suggests that the committee should no longer meet.Which statement,if made by the nurse,indicates an understanding of the stages of group development?

A nurse is a member of a community health advisory board.The nurse fosters collaboration and cooperation among group members.What maintenance role has the nurse taken in this group?

The nurse is appointed to serve as the chairperson for a multidisciplinary quality improvement team assigned to increase patient satisfaction related to pain management.To facilitate an effective meeting the nurse should take which action?

The nurse evaluating the members of a committee would identify which roles that may hinder the work of the committee? Select all that apply.

The nurse is the appointed leader of an ethics committee.It is most important for the nurse as the committee's leader to take which action?

The nurse manager forms a committee to review and recommend patient care products.Which action,if taken by the nurse manager,is most appropriate?