Question 1
The CNL is described in AACN's White Paper as a 'horizontal leader' at the microsystem level. What does horizontal leadership most accurately mean in this context?
Correct Answer:
Coordinating care laterally across disciplines and services for a defined cohort
Question 2
Which of the following best distinguishes the CNL role from the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role?
Correct Answer:
The CNL is a generalist at the microsystem level; the CNS is an APRN specialist
Question 3
A CNL on a 28-bed medical unit notices that delegation to UAPs (unlicensed assistive personnel) is inconsistent during the morning shift. According to the Five Rights of Delegation, which element should the CNL coach the charge RN to verify FIRST?
Correct Answer:
Right task
Question 4
A CNL is leading the implementation of a new bedside handoff protocol on the unit. Using Lewin's change theory, which action characterizes the 'unfreezing' stage?
Correct Answer:
Sharing data on missed information from the current handoff process to motivate change
Question 5
Kotter's 8-Step Change Model begins with which action?
Correct Answer:
Creating a sense of urgency
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