QUESTION According to the theory of connective leadership, which statement describes how leaders are developed? 1. Leaders are developed by staying connected to their followers and their abilities. 2. Development of leadership ability depends on the followers’ connectedness to the leader. 3. Leadership ability begins by the leader’s innate character traits and her connectedness to […]
QUESTION A newly hired nurse manager is working on gaining staff trust through open communication. Which step is the final activity in continuously enhancing communication skills? 1. Decide how to say what you want conveyed. 2. Ensure that the communication was understood. 3. Develop an appropriate and thoughtful response. 4. Think about the goals of […]
QUESTION Which situations portray leadership development according to behaviorist theory? Select all that apply. 1. The nurse manager of the Emergency Department is certified as a nursing administrator. 2. Those staff reporting to the chief nursing officer think he was born to be in nursing management. 3. The assistant nurse manager in the Intensive Care […]
QUESTION To show excellent communication skills, which skill is an important consideration for the nurse leader? 1. Sending friendly messages 2. Succeeding through repeating messages 3. Crafting messages with appropriate terminology 4. Requiring title use when speaking to staff ANSWER: Answer: 3 Rationale: The nurse manager needs to use terminology appropriate for the receiver. […]
QUESTION If a nurse is working in a department with several less experienced nurses, which action must this nurse take if the transformational leader is to be perceived as effective? 1. Inspire a common vision. 2. Have formal authority. 3. Provide efficient care. 4. Maintain accountability. ANSWER: Answer: 1 Rationale: There are five key […]
QUESTION Which leadership theory holds the belief that leaders cannot be developed but are just born with the appropriate qualities needed for leadership? 1. Situational theory 2. Transactional leadership theory 3. Contingency theory 4. Great man theory ANSWER: Answer: 4 Rationale: Those subscribing to the Great Man Theory of leadership believe great leaders are […]
QUESTION In a leadership training class, which statement by a participant indicates that learning has been successful? 1. “Relationship building is essential to be successful in leadership.” 2. “Leadership means I do can delegate tasks I do not want to do.” 3. “If I am to be successful in leadership, I should make sure no […]
QUESTION The nurse manager is using the process model of leadership to determine how best to improve staff attendance for his scheduled shifts. Which are considerations in stage 1 of the process? Select all that apply. 1. Determine the desired outcome. 2. Identify the participants. 3. Generate ideas for action. 4. Describe situational influences. 5. […]
QUESTION Which situation involves controlling forces according to the process model of leadership? The nurse manager of the: 1. Third floor considers staff interaction with each other and the manager before making a decision. 2. Fourth floor considers which participants were involved in or those who will be impacted by the decision. 3. Fifth floor […]
QUESTION Which describes the purpose in using the process model of leadership when making decisions? 1. It allows the experienced leader to follow the same path every time a decision must be made. 2. It describes essential considerations a new leader should include when making a decision. 3. It introduces concepts the nurse manager uses […]
