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 […]
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
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
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
QUESTION The major hallmark of situational leadership is: A. Assessing the readiness of the follower. B. Focusing on interpersonal relationships. C. Having effective listening skills. D. Motivating others. ANSWER: ANS: A
QUESTION Matthew is completing his first year of employment as an RN on a medical-surgical unit. A new graduate has just started her orientation on his unit. He found her crying in the patient lounge saying, “I can’t do this. This is just not like we learned in school.” What response from Matthew demonstrates his […]
QUESTION Which of the following statements reflect typical words of a “whiner”? A. “No problem.” B. “We’ll give it our best.” C. “This may be a real challenge but we can do it.” D. “This isn’t going to work.” ANSWER: ANS: D
QUESTION What is a BHAG? A. Plastic container for contaminated dressings B. A bold idea C. An over-ambitious goal D. Tool kit for home health nurses ANSWER: ANS: B
QUESTION What does a servant leader do? A. Creates an environment conducive to getting work done B. Helps others finish their work C. Takes a mentally tough stance when a disagreement arises D. Has a magnetic personality ANSWER: ANS: A
QUESTION The role of the manager includes: A. Interpersonal, informational, and decisional actions. B. Extroverted personality, hidden agenda, and personal gain. C. Introversion, asking questions, and inability to take action. D. Extreme prejudice, being unknowledgeable, and being uncaring. ANSWER: ANS: A
