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what is a narrative ethic?
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the use of stories to emphasize the importance of context, contingency & circumstances in recognizing, evaluating, & resolving moral problems applied to health care
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What are Advanced Directives?
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supports one's right to choose a course of action that determines both quantity & quality of life
serves as a guide for clinicians to respect & honor the autonomous decision of the pt. when they are in a position to not be able to express their wishes |
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What's principalism?
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a methodology used to resolve dilemmas arising in health care by appealing to abstract moral principles
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What's the path goal theory?
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helps clarify the path to a goal, removes roadblocks, & increases rewards along the way
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What's the leader-member exchange theory?
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explains how group leaders maintain their position by exchanging informal agreements w/ their members
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What's Herzberg's motivational theory?
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psychological needs can lead to job dissatisfaction but that sufficiently challenging motivators can lead to job satisfaction
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs
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1. Physiological needs
2. Safety 3. Love & belonging 4. Esteem 5. Self actualization |
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According to Herzberg, what motivator does not lead to job satisfaction? (exam 1)
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money
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The Hawthorne effect can best be described as: (exam 1)
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persons' behavior changes when they are being studied
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs can best be described as: (exam 1)
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people must feel safe before they can feel a sense of love & belonging
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How are McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y alike? (exam 1)
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both theories arose from social science research findings
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How are open & closed systems different? (exam 1)
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open systems have flexible boundaries, while closed systems have rigid boundaries
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What's the best way for a nurse manager to motivate an achievement-oriented employee? (exam 1)
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Give concrete feedback to the employee about how well he/she is doing
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In order to increase productivity, a nurse manager of a large home care agency implements a study to measure the amount of time needed to complete a routine home visit; which theory supports her approach? (exam 1)
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Scientific, management theory
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Which statement is not true about types of authority defined by Kannan (exam 1)
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ideal authority is influenced by religious thought
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What is the trait leadership theory? (exam 1)
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leaders are born w/ abilities to for leading
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According to Lewin, which leadership style causes the greatest level of discontent b/c they make decisions w/o consulting anyone
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Autocratic
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Which type of leadership is referred to as the "glue" that holds together a healthy work environment & is supported by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses?
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Authentic
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Lewin's democratic leadership:
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leader involves others in their decisions
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Lewin's laissez-faire leadership:
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leader minimally involved in decision-making
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Multimodal communication:
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more than 1 piece of info is interpreted to convey meaning
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emotional intelligence can be developed by:
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-listen to & thank others for positive criticism
-carry around an image of an inspiring person -trust your feelings & behaviors -use constructive inner dialogue as a guideline -learn to manage fear & anger |
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statement that best describes a transformational leader: (exam 1)
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the best way to get things done is to inject enthusiasm & energy into the effort
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What is NOT true about collective leadership? (exam 1)
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leadership is a complex process of mutual influence
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What is TRUE about collective leadership?
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leadership is hierarchical;leadership is a process of creating a vision; leadership involves everybody
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A nurse manager is trying to implement a new system of documentation; 2 nurses refuse to adhere to the new system; this is an example of what focus?
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low task, high-relationship focus
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what is theory X?
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assumes that ppl are lazy & must be controlled & threatened
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What is theory Y?
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assumes that ppl want to work & can learn to meet organizational goals
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