SITUATION : Barangay PinoyBSN has the following data in year 2006 1. July 1 population : 254,316 2. Livebirths : 2,289 3.

Deaths from maternal cause : 15 4. Death from CVD : 3,029 5. Deaths under 1 year of age : 23 6. Fetal deaths : 8 7. Deaths under 28 days : 8 8. Death due to rabies : 45 9. Registered cases of rabies : 45 10. People with pneumonia : 79 11. People exposed with pneumonia : 2,593 12. Total number of deaths from all causes : 10,998 The following questions refer to these data 35. What is the crude birth rate of Barangay PinoyBSN? A. 90/100,000 B. 9/100 C. 90/1000 D. 9/1000 36. What is the cause specific death rate from cardiovascular diseases? A. 27/100 B. 1191/100,000 C. 27/100,000 D. 1.1/1000 37. What is the Maternal Mortality rate of this barangay? A. 6.55/1000 B. 5.89/1000 C. 1.36/1000 D. 3.67/1000 38. What is the fetal death rate? A. 3.49/1000 B. 10.04/1000 C. 3.14/1000 D. 3.14/100,000 39. What is the attack rate of pneumonia? A. 3.04/1000 B. 7.18/1000 C. 32.82/100 D. 3.04/100 77. Which type of leadership style should the leaders of the community practice? A. Autocratic B. Democratic C. Laissez Faire D. Consultative 78. Setting up Committee on Education and Training is in what phase of COPAR? A. Preparatory B. Organizational C. Education and Training D. Intersectoral Collaboration E. Phase out 79. Community diagnosis is done to come up with a profile of local health situation that willserve as basis of health programs and services. This is done in what phase of COPAR?

A. Preparatory B. Organizational C. Education and Training D. Intersectoral CollaborationE. Phase out

1. What type of research collects self-reported data from respondents through the mail, phone, the internet, personal contact, mostly through the use of questionnaires and interviews? a. Survey b. Feasibility Study c. Case Study d. Content Analysis 2. 2. What type of research determines the viability of undertaking a business venture, establishing a project, constructing infrastructure? B 3. What type of research investigates documents for purposes of dissecting messages embodied in them? C 4. What type of research does an in-depth investigation and analysis of a single entity: an individual, group, community, institution or other social unit-for purposes of analyzing and understanding issues for interpretation? D For questions 49 to 52: a. Phenomenology (Descriptive) c. Historical Research b. Phenomenology (Interpretative) d. Grounded Theory 49. What among the options above is a type of research which is interested in the question: What do we know as persons? It tends to describe ordinary conscious experiences of everyday life-a description of things as people experience them. These things include hearing, seeing, believing, feeling, remembering, deciding, evaluating, acting, and so forth. A 50. Which of the options above is concerned with the question: What is being? This type of research does not only involve describing but understanding the human experience. B 51. Which of the options above seeks to understand actions by focusing on the main concern or problem that the individuals behavior is designed to resolve (Glaser, 1998)? C 52. Which of the above options is best described as the systematic collection, critical evaluation, and interpretation of historical evidence (i.e. data relating to past occurrence)? It seeks answers to questions about causes, effects, or trends relating to past events that may shed light on present behaviors or practices? D Determine the most appropriate design for the following: For questions 71-74: a. Exploratory b. Explanatory c. Cross-sectional d. Longitudinal 71. 72. 73. 74. What What What What design design design design is is is is best best best best if if if if the level of existing knowledge is little? A the level of existing knowledge is a great deal? B the data collection is done in a single period? C data collection is done on several periods? D

5. What type of research does an in-depth investigation and analysis of a single entity: an individual, group, community, institution or other social unit-for purposes of analyzing and understanding issues for interpretation? a. Survey b. Feasibility Study c. Case Study d. Content Analysis 6. What type of research investigates documents for purposes of dissecting messages embodied in them? a. Survey b. Feasibility Study c. Case Study d. Content Analysis 7. What type of research collects self-reported data from respondents through the mail, phone, the internet, personal contact, mostly through the use of questionnaires and interviews? a. Survey b. Feasibility Study c. Case Study d. Content Analysis 8. What type of research determines the viability of undertaking a business venture, establishing a project, constructing infrastructure? a. Survey b. Feasibility Study c. Case Study d. Content Analysis 17. Steward and colleagues (2005) studied nursing practice issues in rural and remote areas of Canada using a mailed survey. Questionnaires were sent to the rural nurses throughout Canada, using province as the category. What type of sampling technique is appropriate for the study? a. Simple random sampling b. Stratified random sampling c. Cluster sampling d. Systematic sampling 18. Thato and colleagues (2003) studied predictors of condom use among adolescent Thai vocational students. In the 1st stage, the researchers randomly selected 8 private vocational schools in Bangkok, and then randomly selected students from the schools. A total of 425 students aged 18 to 22 were sampled. This study utilized what sampling technique? a. Cluster sampling b. Systematic Sampling c. Proportionate Stratified Sampling d. Disproportionate Sampling 19. Bentley and colleagues (2005) explored the experience of heart failure

patients in following a low-sodium diet, to explore factors affecting nonadherence. In-depth interviews were conducted in 20 patients as samples. What type of sampling technique fits the study? a. Simple Random b. Convenience Sampling c. Purposive Sampling d. Snowball Sampling 20. Beggren, Bergstrom, and Edberg (2006) explored the experience of female genital mutilation among women from Somalia, Eritrea, and Sudan and their encounters with the maternal health care system in Sweden. They recruited 22 women into the study11 from Somalia, 6 from Eritrea, and 5 from Sudan. Which sampling technique would fit his study? a. Snowball Sampling b. Convenience Sampling c. Purposive Sampling d. Theoretical Sampling 1. What is the method that should be used if a researcher wishes to find out the answer to this question: What is the effect of interruptions experienced by nurses who are giving medications on the number of medication errors? a. Quantitative b. Qualitative c. Mixed d. None of the above 2. What is the best method to utilize when a research will describe how victims of physical abuse cope? a. Quantitative b. Qualitative c. Mixed d. None of the above 3. In the research title: A Brief Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intervention for Nurses and Nursing Aides, what is/are the independent variable/s? a. Nurses and Nursing Aides b. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intervention c. a & b d. None of the above 4. All of the following is TRUE about the research title that follows EXCEPT: Impact of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training on Perceived Control in Spouses of Recovering Cardiac Patients. a. There are only two variables in the title b. The dependent variable is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training c. Impact on perceived control of spouses of recovering cardiac patients is the dependent variable d. None of the above SITUATION Brackley, M., Davila, Y., Thornton, J., Leal, C., Mudd, G., Shafer, J., Castillo, P. &

Spears, W. (2003). Community Readiness to Prevent Intimate Partner Violence in Bexar County, Texas. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 14, 227-236. 7. The study should use which method of research? a. Quantitative b. Qualitative c. Quantitative-- Descriptive d. Mixed/Triangulation 8. What is the best data collection method to utilize in this study? a. Self-Reportsquestionnaire and Observation b. Self-Reportsinterview and Observation c. Biophysiologic measures d. Triangulation of methods 9. Which of the sampling techniques will best fit the study? a. Simple Random b. Stratified Random c. Snowball Sampling d. Purposive Sampling 10. What should the sample size for the study be? a. SmallKey informants b. SmallCouples with partner violence issues c. BigThe whole community d. BigThe whole county Situation: You are not new in your department and you had been there for almost three years. Miss A, your previous nurse manager was considered strict and authoritative in implementing the protocols in your area. She would make your schedule fixed unless you will inform her two weeks before for any change of shift. On the contrary, your new nurse manager, Miss B, schedules a monthly staff meeting for any significant matters in your department. She is not so lax but makes it up to collect suggestions from all of you before making decisions. If you are to choose which one of your nurse managers described above reflects a democratic type of leadership, who is she? A. Miss A B. Miss B C. Both of them D. none of them

Home Practice Test Nursing Leadership and Management Test- questions with rationale

Nursing Leadership and Management Testquestions with rationale

Posted by Maye Serrano R.N. on June 8, 2012 in Practice Test

This nursing practice is about theories and principles regarding how the nurse functions independently and in collaboration with other nurses and various health team members in various setting. The scope of this 25 item practice test involves the following topics:

Types and style of leadership Theories of leadership Management process and functions Patient classification system Types of staffing Modalities of patient care Communication process in management Conflict and conflict management

Nursing Leadership and Management Practice Test

Question 1 Correct Situation: You are not new in your department and you had been there for almost three years. Miss A, your previous nurse manager was considered strict and authoritative in implementing the protocols in your area. She would make your schedule fixed unless you will inform her two weeks before for any change of shift. On the contrary, your new nurse manager, Miss B, schedules a monthly staff meeting for any significant matters in your department. She is not so lax but makes it up to collect suggestions from all of you before making decisions. If you are to choose which one of your nurse managers described above reflects a democratic type of leadership, who is she? A Miss A Miss B C Both of them D None of the above Question 1 Explanation:

B. Miss B - A democratic leadership style offers and gives suggestions, but lets the whole group do the planning. Miss B basically exhibits a democratic leadership since she would allow the group decide and plan for any significant matter in the department.

Question 2 What leadership style did Miss A utilized to maintain a strong control in the department? A Laissez- faire B Democratic C Collegial D Autocratic Question 2 Explanation: D. Autocratic - Miss A used an autocratic leadership style to strictly maintain the control in the department. An autocratic leader usually gives orders and the one who makes decisions and the planning. Question 3 There are nursing students who are conducting their study on leadership styles in your unit. One of the questions included is: What do you think is the most effective leadership style that can be used during emergency situations? A Democratic B Laissez- faire C Autocratic D Supportive Question 4 What are the qualities that define a leader who uses laissez- faire? A She involves the group in planning and in decision making She oversees everything to come up with good quantity and quality of output but provides little B autonomy and self- motivation to her members. C She tends to be passive and puts the responsibility of decision making to others. D She would foster independence in your team by promoting motivation and creativity. Question 5 This is a common trait of a leader which is defined as his ability to possess honesty, responsibility and maturity in the working area. A Integrity B Personality C Intelligence D Flexibility Question 6 You are the head nurse in the pediatric department. Your roles in the planning process in the hospital include the following, except one: A Act as link between higher- level managers and non managers

B Directly responsible for the actual production of nursing services C Represent the organization D Answers C & B Question 7 What is true about patient classification system or PCS? A It is a method of grouping patients according to length or duration of nursing care B It is a measuring tool used to describe the progress of patients status C It depends on the complexity of nursing care requirements of the patient D All of the above Question 8 You are asked by your instructor to discuss about Contingency Theory. What should you include in your discussion? It is a theory in leadership that views the pattern of leader behaviour as dependent on the A interaction of the personality and the needs of the situation. It considers that leaders must provide followers the sense of security and approval and B discipline to be successful in an output. It emphasizes that both leaders and followers should act on one another to raise their C motivation. D It states that leadership qualities inspire followers to be motivated in what they do. Question 9 In planning, conceptualizing the purpose and the aspirations of the organization is essential. What statement gives a false description of a vision? A It reflects what the organization wants to be B It reflects what the organization wants to be C It reflects why the organization exist D It uses action words in present tense Question 10 Isabelle, your co-worker, is a newly hired nurse. She asked you about centralized staffing system. A The head nurse or the supervisor does the scheduling of personnel. B Schedule is based on the needs of the patients and the knowledge of the personnel. C You can readily rearrange your schedule as needed. D The scheduling is planned and made by the nursing director. Question 11 In the hospital, your department is using the functional method of patient care modality. What is it all about? One nurse is responsible for giving bedside care, another one for administering A medications and another one for treatments and so on. B It is a one on one constant patient care for period of time. The nurse has the responsibility for giving nursing care to the client from admission until C discharge D A team leader has the responsibility for coordinating the total care of a group of patients.

Question 12 It corresponds to moderate care or category 2 in the patient classification system, if: A The patient is unstable and acutely ill and has high demands for nursing care B The patient is already recovering from a serious illness and requires some assistance. C The patient is only requiring diagnostic studies and minimal therapy. D The patient needs close monitoring and requires complete care in most activities Question 13 It is a managerial function that indicates leading the staff in the most effective method. A Planning B Directing C Organizing D Controlling Question 14 Which describes an informal leader? A Anna who is appointed because of her competencies and continuing education Maria who becomes the leader of the team because of her years of experience in the B department Eduard who is considered the leader of the team since he was given the legitimate authority to C act as one. Alexandra who is chosen by the administration because of her age and knowledge in the area D of work. Question 15 Why is good communication important in managing personnel? A It motivates personnel to do their jobs well B It promotes independence and collaboration C It fosters influence and power D All of the above Question 16 Downward communication is described below. Which one is correct? A The communication is between two supervisors B The flow of communication is from the head nurse to supervisor C The flow of communication is from the chief nurse to the head nurse D The flow of communication is from the staff nurse to the chief nurse Question 17 During controlling and evaluating phase, the following are quality improvement methods utilized by institutions. Which one refers to a review process used by healthcare organization to assure that the hospital may provide care to clients? A Credentialing and licensing B Standards of care C Clinical pathways D Benchmarking

Question 18 Which type of conflict management technique is described as cooperating and that one side gives in to the other? A Avoiding B Accommodating C Competing D Compromising Question 19 The management theorist who developed the 14 principles of management is: A Frederick Taylor B Max Weber C Mary Follet D Henri Fayol Question 20 What are the tasks that should not be delegated to a non professional staff? A Doing the vital signs B Turning the client every two hours C Grooming and bathing the client D Assessment of neurological deficits Question 21 You are asked by your instructor to differentiate a leader and a manager. Which one is incorrect? A A leader is focused on purposes but a manager is focused with structures and processes. B A leader does the right thing and a manager does each task the right way. C A leader has a short term view while a manager views work in long term duration D A leader rely on trust while a manager rely on control Question 22 Supervision and delegation fall to what phase of the management process? A Organizing B Directing C Controlling D Planning Question 23 What type of conflict refers to when there are two or more opposing incompatible demands that arise and priority differences affects the resolution of the conflict. A Interpersonal conflict B Organizational conflict C Intrapersonal conflict D Answers A & B Question 24 What is not a characteristic of an organizational chart? A It shows the division of work

B It shows the workload of each personnel C It reflects the type of work of each staff D It delineates the groupings according to type of work Question 25 Partial-Credit What kind of staffing is considered the most common pattern and the oldest type? A Cyclical staffing B Full time equivalent staffing Conventional staffing Decentralized staffing