Question 1

A nurse manager was concerned about the employees of her unit when the hospital for which she was working merged with another health care system.She explained to her staff what was not going to change,what changes would take place,and the importance of the changes.The nurse manager was participating in what phase of this new integration of health care systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessment phase 
B) Planning and design phase 
C) Implementation phase 
D) Development phase

Question 2

Which of the following is an important principle that maximizes the efficiency of the bureaucratic structure in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Each staff member may have more than one boss. 
B) Verbal descriptions of the roles of staff members are sufficient. 
C) Authority and responsibilities of staff members should be defined in writing. 
D) Role clarity guarantees effective delegation.

Question 3

In response to the rising costs of health care,hospitals have developed population-based health programs that focus on a given disease or health condition and provide care to groups needing specialized health services.These programs,developed as managed care health plans,are termed:

Accepted Answer

A) Disease management programs 
B) Coordination of care 
C) Modular care 
D) Consolidation of health plans

Question 4

A hospital recently hired a quality improvement director whose position can be viewed on the organizational chart.The function of this position in the chain of command is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Offer counsel on managerial problems 
B) Restrain line authority 
C) Perform the routine work 
D) Serve in an advisory capacity

Question 5

A staff nurse was recently promoted to a case manager position.With this promotion,the staff nurse's responsibilities now include:

Accepted Answer

A) Making decisions for the organization as a whole 
B) Long-term planning and policy making 
C) Involvement in the specific unit's workflow 
D) More bedside nursing involvement

Exam 10: Organizational Concepts and Structure

Which of the following is an important principle that maximizes the efficiency of the bureaucratic structure in an organization?

In response to the rising costs of health care,hospitals have developed population-based health programs that focus on a given disease or health condition and provide care to groups needing specialized health services.These programs,developed as managed care health plans,are termed:

A hospital recently hired a quality improvement director whose position can be viewed on the organizational chart.The function of this position in the chain of command is to:

A staff nurse was recently promoted to a case manager position.With this promotion,the staff nurse's responsibilities now include: