Chapter 11: Complex Adaptive Systems

Successful Nurse Communication By Boynton

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Chapter 11: Complex Adaptive Systems

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. All of the following are true about complicated systems EXCEPT:
A. They have many distinct parts that exist separately.
B. They can be controlled and are predictable.
C. The parts adapt to changes in the environment.
D. If they break down, they are often fixed by repairing broken parts.

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Page: 144

TOP:   Complicated versus complex systems

 

  1. Which of the following is NOT an example of a complex adaptive system?
A. A nursing team
B. An automatic external defibrillator
C. A flock of birds
D. A red blood cell

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Page: 144

TOP:   Complicated versus complex systems

 

  1. The mechanistic and linear way of studying systems arose from:
A. Newtonian physics and reductionist philosophy
B. Astrophysics and theology
C. Newtonian philosophy and organic chemistry
D. Reductionist philosophy and Greek mythology

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Page: 144

TOP:   A paradigm shift to complexity science

 

  1. Linear thinking has contributed to:
A. Hierarchal business structures
B. The development of separate departments in hospitals
C. Discipline-specific educational programs for healthcare professionals
D. All of the above

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Page: 144

TOP:   A paradigm shift to complexity science

 

  1. All of the following trends in the late 20th century raised awareness about problems with the command-and-control approach to healthcare delivery and education EXCEPT:
A. A rise in medical errors due to lack of collaboration
B. Rapid advances in technology and an onslaught of new information
C. Cost containment efforts that forced healthcare professionals to work at a faster pace
D. An increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Pages: 144-145

TOP:   A paradigm shift to complexity science

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