Leadership

Which application would the registered nurse state is related to the trait theory in practice?

To develop assertiveness

A nurse manager in a cancer care facility finds that the nursing care team is demotivated due to consecutive deaths of two terminally ill cancer clients. Which action of the nurse manager would help renew the team's energy?

Arranging a notice board in the unit and posting photos or messages reflecting achievements of the team

In an organization, the leader is providing specific feedback regarding positive performance to his or her subordinate. Which leadership theory behavior is being displayed by the leader?

Expectancy theory

Which statement is true regarding leadership theories?

Expectancy theory states that leaders should provide specific feedback about positive performance.

A team member has asked the nurse leader about changes in the work schedule. What is the accurate action to be taken by the nurse leader in this situation?

Explaining the reason for the change to the team member clearly

A nurse leader changes the work schedule after a team member asks for more flexibility in the schedule. Which theory outlines this nurse leader's approach?

Herzberg's theory

Which behavior from the nurse leader exhibits charismatic leadership qualities?

Possesses an inspirational quality that makes team members attracted to him or her

What are the roles and responsibilities of a senior nurse leader while implementing strategies for improving the quality of the organization? Select all that apply.

Setting priorities for staff effectiveness and client health outcomes Providing support systems for staff who have been involved in a sentinel event Building infrastructure, providing resources, and removing barriers for improvement

The nurse leader is promoted to nurse manager and has a plan of implementing an effective client counseling center in the outpatient department. The nurse gathers data from different healthcare providers and compares methods. Which type of quality improvement does the nurse implement?

Benchmarking

Which internal factors should be considered while implementing any change in an organization? Select all that apply.

Number of staff Leader competency Nurse education level

The nurse manager evaluates the performance of a group of nurse leaders on a project. One nurse leader performs exceedingly well by assuring that change happens and is promoted as the leader. Which quality attributes would have been shown by the nurse? Select all that apply.

Taking initiative Going beyond the role Thinking outside the box

A nurse leader has resolved a conflict within the team. Which further action of the nurse leader prevents the same conflict in the future?

Working with the team members after the conflict

The nurse manager evaluates the performance of a group of nurse leaders on a project. One nurse leader performs exceedingly well by assuring that change happens and is promoted as the leader. Which quality attributes would have been shown by the nurse? Select all that apply.

Taking initiative Going beyond the role Thinking outside the box