leadersip EAQ 427

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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? 1 "A leader has a formal position." 2 "A leader intervenes with courage." 3 "A leader organizes a group of colleagues." 4 "A leader is a specific management position after promotion."

"A leader has a formal position."

Under a leader, a team of followers has failed to achieve success in conducting research. What does an effective leader do in this situation? 1 Criticizes the team members for failure 2 Provides excuses for the negative outcome 3 Refuses to take the responsibility for failure 4 Accepts failure and gains experience from it

Accepts failure and gains experience from it

Which of Gardner's tasks of leadership describes assisting the staff in interpreting organizational principles? 1 Managing 2 Motivating 3 Affirming values 4 Envisioning goals

Affirming values

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? 1 Autocratic 2 Optimizing 3 Laissez-faire 4 Bureaucratic

Autocratic

The nurse leader is teaching the staff that the health care provider continuously strives to work effectively within the cultural context of a client. Which cultural principle is the nurse leader explaining? 1 Cultural diversity 2 Cultural sensitivity 3 Cultural imposition 4 Cultural competence

Cultural competence

What qualities does the professional nurse require to lead, manage, and follow in a team? Select all that apply. 1 Being insensitive 2 Impeding relationships 3 Exercising self-awareness 4 Motivating self and others 5 Managing emotions in self and others

Exercising self-awareness Motivating self and others Managing emotions in self and others

Which model of nursing is focused on the task-oriented approach to client care? 1 Team model 2 Primary model 3 Functional model 4 Case management model

Functional model

A nurse leader has prepared an objective for strategic planning. Which point indicates that the nurse possesses the ability to write objectives clearly and concisely? 1 Inclusion of the timeline and deadline 2 Leaving expectations open to interpretation 3 Starting with an article followed by a noun 4 Specifying multiple dates for the attainment of a goal

Inclusion of the timeline and deadline

Which statement is true about the centralization as it relates to organizational structures? 1 It refers to the physical location of units. 2 It refers to the location where a decision is made. 3 It refers to the degree in which organization has rules. 4 It refers to the terms of policies that define a member's function.

It refers to the location where a decision is made.

A nurse leader is setting priorities for achieving success by using the simplest and fastest method of communication. Which rules and responsibilities does the nurse fulfill by this action? 1 Maintaining balance 2 Building self-confidence 3 Generating self-motivation 4 Maintaining a positive attitude

Maintaining balance

What would the nurse recognize as the correct hierarchical order for human needs according to Maslow's theory of human needs? Arrange from the top priority need to the lowest priority need. Correct1.Physiological Correct2.Safety Correct3.Social Correct4.Esteem Correct5.Self-actualization

Physiological Safety Social Esteem Self-actualization

Which theory states that leaders act as change catalysts and innovators? 1 Role theory 2 Trait theory 3 Quantum theory 4 McGregor's Theory X

Quantum theory

Which model of ethics considers broad social issues and involves accountability to the overall institution? 1 Autonomy model 2 Paternalistic model 3 Social justice model 4 Patient-benefit model

Social justice model

The nurse is an active participant on human resource committees. What does this indicate? 1 The nurse is engaging in malpractice. 2 The nurse is pursuing higher education. 3 The nurse is staying clear on group outcomes. 4 The nurse is thinking only about personal needs.

The nurse is staying clear on group outcomes.

Which internal factors affect the decision-making process of a leader? Select all that apply. 1 Time 2 Values 3 Interest 4 Resources 5 Knowledge

Values Interest Knowledge

A Hispanic nurse is celebrating a quinceañera for her 15-year-old daughter. What is the appropriate action of the culturally competent nurse manager? 1 Make a joke about the cultural ritual. 2 Allow the nurse to take time off for this celebration. 3 Ask the nurse not to put so much value in cultural rituals. 4 Suggest that the nurse not invite other staff members to the occasion.

Allow the nurse to take time off for this celebration.

The nurse leader noticed that the staff nurse recently promoted to the surgical unit is lacking confidence at work and is worried about a pending review by the nursing director. Which source of power is applicable in this situation? 1 Reward power 2 Coercive power 3 Referent power 4 Connection power

Coercive power

The nurse leader is teaching the nursing staff about conflicts in an organization. Which statement is inaccurate regarding conflict in an organization? 1 Conflict may result in poor performance. 2 Conflict is detrimental and should be prevented. 3 Conflict can be constructive if the conflict is excessive. 4 Conflict can be prevented by having open communication.

Conflict can be constructive if the conflict is excessive.

Which action would a nurse leader specifically take to promote a health care climate where curiosity, reflection, and change are embraced? 1 Serving as a coach or a guide 2 Maintaining a good relationship with the team 3 Working to solve process problems with the team 4 Empowering staff to be life-long learners and risk takers

Empowering staff to be life-long learners and risk takers

Which theory states that the leadership traits in an individual are born and not made? 1 Style theory 2 Great Man theory 3 Two-factor theory 4 Situational-contingency theory

Great Man theory

Which statement does the nurse recognize as true according to chaos theory? 1 Health-care organizations must be self-organizing. 2 Health-care organizations must accept that change is avoidable. 3 Successful managers are those who are intolerant to ambiguity. 4 Successful nurse leaders are those who committed to short-term learning.

Health-care organizations must be self-organizing.

Which statement is true regarding the satisficing decision model? 1 It involves shared decision-making. 2 A decision is made by analyzing pros and cons associated with each option. 3 It allows for a quick decision, which is important when lack of time is an issue. 4 It is more appropriate when conflict is likely to occur or when the problem is unstructured.

It allows for a quick decision, which is important when lack of time is an issue.

Which actions can the mentor take to develop effective leadership qualities in the aspiring leader? Select all that apply. 1 Avoiding criticism 2 Modeling behavior 3 Noting the mistakes 4 Giving timely feedback 5 Providing appropriate advice

Modeling behavior Giving timely feedback Providing appropriate advice

The count of hydrocodone is incorrect. After several minutes of searching the medication cart and medication records, no explanation is found. Who should the primary nurse notify about the discrepancy? 1 Nursing unit manager 2 Hospital administrator 3 Quality control manager 4 Healthcare provider prescribing the medication

Nursing unit manager

Which responsibility of the nurse manager differs from the responsibilities of a nurse leader? 1 Planning the budget 2 Motivating the team 3 Resolving the conflicts 4 Penalizing for poor performance

Planning the budget

What would the nurse state is a characteristic of an effective leader? 1 Autocratic behavior 2 Problem-solving skills 3 Culture of zero tolerance for violence 4 Emphasis on inconsistent job performance

Problem-solving skills

A nurse encourages employees to implement a Magnet Recognition Program in the organization. The nurses think beyond their own personal needs and are clear about the group outcomes. Which leadership quality according to Gardner's tasks is reflected in the activity of the nurse? 1 Developing trust 2 Serving as a symbol 3 Representing the group 4 Achieving workable unity

Representing the group

How should nurses provide effective nursing care to clients from different cultural backgrounds? 1 By advising clients that some cultural practices may be harmful to health 2 By providing care that fits the clients' cultural beliefs 3 By strictly adhering to organization policies regarding nursing care 4 By ignoring the cultural aspect and focusing on the medical aspect of care

By providing care that fits the clients' cultural beliefs

As a part of informed consent, a surgeon explains to the client who is scheduled for surgery the details of the surgery and the related care. The nurse as a leader witnesses the complete procedure. What information does the nurse leader ensure was provided to the client? Select all that apply. 1 Surgery procedures 2 Name of the surgeon 3 Description of the risks 4 Anesthetic drug used during pre-operation 5 Name of the staff members who will be in the surgery

Surgery procedures Name of the surgeon Description of the risks

The nursing manger wants to transfer a nurse to the intensive care unit (ICU) and describes the roles and responsibilities of the position in detail to the nurse. After disclosing all details, the nurse manager inquires about the nurse's decision. Which type of principle is the nurse manger following? 1 Justice 2 Veracity 3 Nonmaleficence 4 Respect for others

Veracity


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