QUESTION Of the following qualities, which would least likely be attributed to an effective nursing leader? A. Energy and integrity B. Pessimism and stress C. Courage and initiative D. Optimism and perseverance ANSWER: ANS: B
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION An example of a human relations-oriented manager is one who: A. Motivates employees to work to their highest potential. B. Uses control rather than guidance. C. Assumes close supervision over staff development. D. Implements punishment rather than rewards. ANSWER: ANS: A
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Behaviors of an effective leader include: A. Obstructing the exchange of information. B. Being unable to communicate effectively. C. Giving only negative feedback. D. Developing oneself and others. ANSWER: ANS: D
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following qualities would be detrimental to effective nursing management? A. Leadership B. Clinical expertise C. Business sense D. Minimum communication ANSWER: ANS: D
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Sally has been working only 3 months after graduating from her nursing program. She confides in a friend that she wants to develop herself as a “good follower. ” Her friend says, “Anyone can follow—just walk behind someone and do nothing.” How might Sally respond? A. “I don’t mean now, but when I become […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION James has demonstrated strong leadership skills during his first year as an RN. He observes that one of his coworkers appears very anxious when dealing with demanding families. James displays emotional intelligence when he: A. Reports to the nurse manager that his friend is very anxious when dealing with demanding families. B. Says to […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Linda believes she should begin demonstrating leadership skills on her unit. She speaks with her nurse manager about how to do this. The nurse manager, who wants to encourage Linda’s leadership development, responds by saying: A. “Just watch me closely—it will come to you eventually.” B. “Develop perseverance—just hang in there and do your […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which skills will not be useful in becoming a better follower? A. Supporting the ideas of your colleagues B. Becoming an effective listener C. Demonstrating energy and enthusiasm in the workplace D. Contradicting others if their ideas are not useful to the team ANSWER: ANS: D
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Nancy is supervising a patient care assistant and a licensed practical nurse. When giving them assignments she says, “You two decide how you want to divide up the patients.” This is an example of what type of leadership? A. Autocratic B. Laissez-faire C. Democratic D. Situational ANSWER: ANS: B
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Emotional intelligence is an important part of leadership. Which of these qualities is not part of emotional intelligence? A. Understanding self B. Listening skills C. Acknowledging others D. Responding quickly to a crisis ANSWER: ANS: D
Date: September 3rd, 2020
