Question 1

Groups can be classified according to their focus,group roles,and composition.

Accepted Answer

Groups are classified according to structure (formal or informal),composition,group roles,and focus (professional,work,educational,and therapeutic).

Question 2

A group in which members are unclear about their individual roles and tasks likely will not function well.

Accepted Answer

Functional group roles facilitate the group process and the ultimate effectiveness of the group.They include both functional task roles and functional group-building roles.Nonfunctional group roles are disruptive of group-building,task accomplishment,and progress toward goal attainment.

Question 3

A nursing association would be an example of a:&#10;A) Mixed group&#10;B) Homogeneous group&#10;C) Developmental group&#10;D) Heterogeneous group

Accepted Answer

The composition of a group may be homogeneous,with the group members sharing similar characteristics,or heterogeneous,with a mix of individuals.Everyone in a nursing association would be involved in the field in some manner,making it homogeneous.

Question 4

Students who use online resources for a virtual healthcare class are an example of an asynchronous group.

Accepted Answer

Even though technology has provided the opportunity for virtual groups,group process skills are still applicable at a distance in real-time or asynchronously.

Question 5

A group can be classified by which of the following?&#10;A) Focus&#10;B) Informal structure&#10;C) Member composition&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Groups are classified according to structure (formal or informal),composition,group roles,and focus (professional,work,educational,and therapeutic).

Question 6

All nurses on a floor determining the weekly schedule would be an example of a:&#10;A) Group process&#10;B) Conflict resolution&#10;C) Personal commitment&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Group process is described as the dynamic interplay of interactions within and between groups of humans.

Question 7

The minimum number of individuals in a group is:&#10;A) 4&#10;B) 3&#10;C) 2&#10;D) 5

Accepted Answer

A group consists of three or more individuals with some commonality such as shared goals or interests.

Question 8

A family is considered a group because:&#10;A) Everyone is born within a generation of one another.&#10;B) It gathers everyone together at family events.&#10;C) Everyone is related to one another.&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

A family is considered a group because they share a commonality of the same bloodline.The composition of a group may be homogeneous,with the group members sharing similar characteristics as opposed to heterogeneous in which you have a mix of individuals.

Question 9

When establishing a group,it is important to:&#10;A) Determine its goals&#10;B) Make sure members have common roles&#10;C) Identify members who will be proactive&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Effective groups are able to accomplish their goals in a manner that allows all members to participate,whereas ineffective groups become fragmented or dysfunctional.

Question 10

The group leader must be equally active in every stage of the group's development.

Accepted Answer

Group leaders structure the sessions to promote communication and participation by all members.However,it is important for the group leader to step back and allow other members to take the lead during some parts of the group process.

Question 11

Group process is described as the orderly interplay with other groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Group process is described as the orderly...

Question 12

An ineffective group:&#10;A) Is fragmented&#10;B) Has members with a common goal&#10;C) Is composed of different members&#10;D) Has a leader who ensures that most other people can take on contributory leadership roles

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ineffective group:&#10;A) Is fragmented&#10;B) Has members...

Question 13

Groups have predictable developmental stages,the most important of which is storming.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Groups have predictable developmental stages,the most important...

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a type of group?&#10;A) Professional&#10;B) Therapeutic&#10;C) Educational&#10;D) Individual

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 15

Every member of a group must equally participate to secure successful communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Every member of a group must equally...

Deck 8: Working With Groups