QUESTION The essence of leadership is the leader’s ability to: A. Get people to work together. B. Impress other people. C. Help others meet their personal goals. D. Influence the group to follow the leader’s way of thinking. ANSWER: ANS: A
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Sally meets with all the staff to get input on the governance of the unit. Her management style is most likely: A. Autocratic. B. Participative. C. Directive. D. Permissive. ANSWER: ANS: B
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION According to “trait theories,” the most common traits of a good leader are: A. Information giving and decision-making. B. Public speaking and nonrisk behaviors. C. Intelligence and initiative. D. Verbal and written communication skills. ANSWER: ANS: C
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION During a code, Sue begins giving orders to the staff. Her management style at this time is: A. Nondirective. B. Permissive. C. Controlling. D. Participative. ANSWER: ANS: C
Date: September 3rd, 2020
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
