Chapter 26 Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing 8th Edition By Sullivan

Chapter 26 Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing 8th Edition By Sullivan

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Question 1

Type: MCSA

A student who is about to graduate is discussing the future with a nursing instructor. The instructor asks the student, “What schedule are you interested in working? What organization is near your home?” The student says that salary is the most important thing. Which response by the instructor would be appropriate?

1. “Since you have been in school for so long, the most important thing to you is to get a job that pays well.”
2. “I would focus on those organizations that pay premium wages for nurses.”
3. “A small difference in salary is less important than working in an organization where you can obtain your future goals.”
4. “Money is not important; the job is important.”

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Despite what many students believe, the least important criteria for a first job is the salary.

Rationale 2: Premium wages are not the most important criteria for choosing a first job.

Rationale 3: The purpose of the first job is to learn as much as possible, perfect clinical skills, build a network of colleagues, and move towards future goals.

Rationale 4: Money is important, but it is not the most important determinant of the right job.

Global Rationale:

Cognitive Level: Analyzing

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning

Learning Outcome: 26-1: Describe how you envision your future.

Question 2

Type: MCSA

The nursing faculty member requires that last-semester nursing students create a résumé. One student submits a résumé that includes education, past employment, and accomplishments. Which additional information will the faculty member recommend the student include in this résumé?

1. Family information
2. Short-term personal goals
3. Transcript
4. Long-term career goals

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Family information is not part of the résumé.

Rationale 2: The résumé may include an immediate professional goal, but does not include personal goals.

Rationale 3: Transcripts are not part of the résumé.

Rationale 4: Long-term career goals help a reviewer understand the best position for the candidate.

Global Rationale:

Cognitive Level: Applying

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation

Learning Outcome: 26-4: Build a résumé.

Question 3

Type: MCSA

A newly licensed nurse has submitted an application, letter of interest, and résumé to the human resources department of a hospital and has an interview scheduled for next week. How should the nurse prepare for this interview?

1. Write down and memorize answers to questions that are typically asked.
2. Go to the organization and try to talk to some staff nurses.
3. Add additional information to the résumé.
4. Review the organization’s website.

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: The response to answers should be genuine and honest, not memorized.

Rationale 2: Arriving on a unit unannounced to talk to staff nurses is not professional.

Rationale 3: Once the résumé is submitted it is not necessary to add information. Additional information may be discussed in the interview.

Rationale 4: Prior to the interview it is important to learn as much about the organization as possible and to anticipate questions to ask. This is assessment, the first step of the nursing process.

Global Rationale:

Cognitive Level: Applying

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning

Learning Outcome: 26-3: Discuss how to obtain your first job.