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
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
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