ANM Staff Development and Coaching 3

Question 1

An assistant nurse manager wants to implement a peer mentoring program. Which outcome best demonstrates program success after six months?

Accepted Answer

Increased retention rates and self-reported confidence among new staff

Answer

Peer mentoring programs are primarily designed to improve new staff integration, confidence, and retention.

Question 2

A staff nurse with 10 years of experience demonstrates resistance to a new electronic documentation system. Which coaching strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge their expertise and involve them in testing the new workflow

Answer

Involving experienced staff in the transition leverages their expertise and reduces resistance through ownership.

Question 3

Which type of feedback is MOST effective for changing a staff nurse's long-term clinical behavior?

Accepted Answer

Immediate, specific, and behavior-focused feedback tied to observable actions

Answer

Immediate, specific, behavior-focused feedback is the most evidence-based approach for lasting behavioral change.

Question 4

A nurse on the unit consistently completes tasks accurately but rarely speaks up in team huddles. Which development goal is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Set a goal for the nurse to contribute at least one idea per huddle and provide support

Answer

Identifying a specific, achievable communication goal with structured support builds confidence in less assertive staff.

Question 5

When conducting an annual performance appraisal, the assistant nurse manager should PRIMARILY focus on:

Accepted Answer

Documenting a comprehensive, year-long review with specific examples

Answer

A valid performance appraisal reflects the entire evaluation period with objective, documented examples.

(ANM) Assistant Nurse Manager Certification Practice Test

(ANM) Assistant Nurse Manager Certification Practice Test

ANM Staff Development and Coaching 3