which of the following best describes decertification

ATI RN

ATI Leadership Practice A

1. Which of the following best describes decertification?

A. Encourage union affiliation
B. Change union affiliation
C. Reward union affiliation
D. Empower union affiliation

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Decertification is the process of removing or changing union affiliation. Choosing option B, 'Change union affiliation,' correctly reflects this definition. Option A, 'Encourage union affiliation,' is incorrect as decertification is not about promoting union membership but rather altering it. Option C, 'Reward union affiliation,' is incorrect as decertification does not involve rewarding union membership. Option D, 'Empower union affiliation,' is incorrect as decertification does not empower union membership but rather modifies or eliminates it.

2. When planning a budget, the nurse manager knows that costs depend on and change in direct proportion to patient volume and activity. What type of costs are these?

A. Variable costs
B. Indirect costs
C. Fixed costs
D. Direct costs

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Variable costs vary in direct proportion to patient volume and activity. These costs increase or decrease based on the level of patient care provided. Indirect costs are not directly tied to patient volume, fixed costs remain constant regardless of patient volume, and direct costs are directly attributable to patient care but may not vary with patient volume and activity. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Variable costs.'

3. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her driver�s license. During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her friend became tired. Which of the following is true?

A. She has acted in a professional manner.
B. She may lose her RN license for driving without a license.
C. She should renew her driver�s license as soon as possible.
D. Under the circumstances, she will not be faulted for driving without a license.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Driving without a license is deemed an unprofessional and illegal behavior for which a nurse may lose his or her license.

4. Most evaluations are based on absolute judgment. This is:

A. A standard set by an external source.
B. The manager and staff's perceived notion.
C. Internal standards.
D. The manager's personal opinion.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The internal standard used in evaluations is the criteria set by the manager, reflecting what they perceive as reasonable and acceptable performance for the employee. Choice A is incorrect because the standard is internal, not set by an external source. Choice B is incorrect as it refers to the collective perception of the manager and staff, rather than the internal standard. Choice D is incorrect as it refers to the manager's personal opinion, which may not always align with the internal standards set for evaluations.

5. A nurse manager is considering the variances of the budget. Fewer monies were spent than expected. What type of variance is this?

A. Unfavorable variance
B. Favorable variance
C. Dependent variance
D. Independent variance

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, favorable variance. When fewer funds are spent than expected, it indicates efficient budget management, making it a favorable outcome. Choice A, unfavorable variance, is incorrect as it would apply if more money than expected was spent. Choices C and D, dependent variance and independent variance, are unrelated terms in the context of budget variances and do not apply to the situation described.