leadership: Leadership EAQ Exam #1

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a client with an allergy has been administered a dose of antihistamine. the nurse finds that the client is drowsy and dizzy. which type of need would the nurse prioritize int he client according to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs

Safety need

the nurse leader is a member of the human resource committee. which role task would this support?

The nurse is staying clear on group outcomes

which theory related to leadership is a nontraditional theory that has emerged from the physical and social sciences?

complexity theory

the nurse leader is teaching the staff that the health care provider strives to work effectively within the cultural context of a client. which cultural principle is the nurse leader explaining?

cultural competence

which action of the nurse leader is appropriate when preparing to share information with followers?

determining which information is to be shared

which is the role of the nurse executive as a leader?

empowerment

which model of nursing is focused on the task-oriented approach of client care

functional model

the nurse leader has developed an objective for strategic planning. which point indicates that the nurse possesses the ability to write clear and concise objectives

inclusion of the timeline and deadline

which action by the nurse leader is indicative of transactional leadership?

inspiring the self-interest of the employees by offering external rewards

which statement is true regarding leadership?

leadership is an earned honor and an action-oriented responsibility

the nurse leader is setting priorities for achieving success by using the simplest and fastest method of communication. which rule or responsibility would the nurse fulfill by this action

maintaining balance

while auditing unit documents, the nurse finds some omissions. which term best describes how to discuss the finding and communicate ways to achieve the desired goals with the staff

management

which characteristic would be important for the nurse leader to use to be effective

problem-solving skills

in providing effective nursing care to clients from different cultural backgrounds, which strategy would the nurse follow?

provide care that fits the clients' cultural beliefs

which action by the registered nurse (RN) represents her or his leadership ability

supervising the tasks assigned to unlicensed nursing personnel

which qualities would an effective leader exhibit?

1. elicit a vision from people 2. bring out the best in people 3. inspire people to bring the vision into reality

which theory states that leaders act as change catalysts and innovators?

Quantum theory

which actions can an effective mentor expect from an aspiring leader?

1. being loyal 2. assisting with projects 3. maintaining confidentiality

which internal factors affect the decision-making process of a leader

1. values 2. interest 3. knowledge

which organization provides scope and practice guidelines on the roles and responsibilities for the nursing and nursing specialties

American Nurses Association

the nurse leader is teaching the nursing staff about conflicts in an organization. which statement is inaccurate regarding conflict in an organization

Conflict can be constructive if the conflict is excessive

the nurse finds that an 80-year-old client's family is not caring for the client properly. which action of the nurse indicates leadership quality?

advocating on behalf of the client

the nursing manager issued orders to take the utmost care of a client with myocardial infarction and expects the staff to obey and follow the rules immediately. which type of decision-making is the manager using

autocratic

which qualities would the professional nurse require to lead and manage a team?

1. exercising self-awareness 2. motivating self and others 3. managing emotions in self and others

the registered nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about leadership principles. which statement made by a nursing student indicates the need for further teaching

a leader has a formal position

which actions can the mentor take to develop effective leadership qualities in the aspiring leader?

1. modeling behavior 2. giving timely feedback 3. providing appropriate advice

which is an example of a sentinel event

a splenectomy is done on the wrong client

two nurses are counting narcotics at shift change and find the number of hydrocodone pills is incorrect. after several minutes of searching the medication cart and medication records, no explanation is found. which nursing personnel would be notified of the discrepancy?

nursing unit manager

In which order would the nurse arrange the human needs of Maslow's hierarchy? arrange from the top priority need to the lowest priority need

physiological > safety > social > esteem > self-actualization

the nurse manager works on a unit where the nursing staff members are uncomfortable taking care of clients from cultures that are different from their own. which action would the nurse manager take to address this problem

plan a workshop that offers opportunities to learn about the cultures the nurses might encounter while at work


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