Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome:
Question 20
Type: MCSA
Which of the following statements is true about goals?
1. A goal is a closed-ended statement that describes in specific terms what is to be accomplished.
2. A goal is an open-ended statement that describes in general terms what is to be accomplished.
3. A goal defines the mission of the organization.
4. A goal states how and when an organization will meet its objectives.
Question 21
Type: MCSA
Which of the following is the very first step in any strategic planning process?
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1. Realization of the need for change
2. Review of the mission
3. Gather key stakeholders
4. Assess the budget
Question 22
Type: MCSA
During the request for proposal phase of the information system planning process, which of the following would
enhance the decision making process?
1. Use of a lottery system
2. Hiring a consultant to make the decision
3. Time off to reflect on decisions
4. Weighted scoring tool
Question 23
Type: MCSA
After data have been collected during the internal and external environmental scans, the committee’s next step is
which of the following?
1. Review the budget for a technology line
2. Determine feasibility from technical, financial, time and resource perspectives
3. Write the pros and cons of the proposed upgrades
4. Contact the vendors for price comparisons
Question 24
Type: MCSA
The benefit of using a weighted scoring tool during the decision making phase of the strategic planning process is
which of the following?
1. To employ a quantitative tool that assists in the selection process
2. To allow for a qualitative analysis of collected data
3. To convince committee members of the usability of the system
4. To have proof of the system’s functions
Question 25
Type: MCSA
During the implementation step, the timeline can be developed to facilitate which of the following?
1. Achievement of the mission
2. The completion of all tasks
3. Review of the scope and objectives
4. Define the length of the vendor’s availability
Question 26
Type: MCSA
The data analysis during strategic planning focuses on which of the following?
1. Compilation of resources
2. Comparing agency and benchmark information
3. Discussion of the timeline
4. Details of the new system
Question 27
Type: MCSA
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