LEADERSHIP 5 & 6

In nursing theory, one theorist developed the theory of self-care of patients. In the theory, the nursing action of providing care and educating the patients can be interpreted in the form of followership for the patient. Who was their theorist? a. Dorothea Orem b. Patricia Benner c. Ida Jean Orlando d. Robert E. Kelley

A

A staff nurse wants to become a charge nurse. What is one of the most effective methods for the staff nurse to incorporate to effectively transition to charge nurse? a. Read a book on charge position b. Integrate prior experience to new role. c. Do things the way always done. d. Change units to be a charge on different unit

B

The core of nursing leadership incorporates integration of unique qualities to include us as individuals. Which is not considered part of leadership integration? a. Person b. Leader c. Nurse d. Position

D

A new graduate nurse is working in an outpatient surgical center with the circulating nurse. The nurse is reviewing the patient's chart and orders. The patient has been in pre-op receiving eye drops in her right eye as preparation for cataract removal surgery. The pre-operative orders indicate a marking has been made above the right eyebrow by the pre-operative nurse for surgery. The pre-operative nurse has been instilling the medicated eye drops to dilate the right eye for surgery. Upon further review of surgical consent, the consent was for surgery on the left eye and the history and physical by the surgeon indicate the patient is supposed to have surgery on her left eye. What action by the new nurse is considered appropriate followership? (Select all that apply.) a. Alert the pre-operative nurse to the chart discrepancy. b. Ask the charge nurse to double check the chart together. c. Notify the surgeon to the issue for further orders. d. Complete a hospital incident report. e. Do nothing; assume the nurse was correct

ABCD

A new nurse leader wants to be the best leader she can. The nurse takes classes, finds and leadership mentor, seeks input from her unit, and employs other strategies for leadership development. What is another strategy for the leader to develop and improve leadership skills? a. Proactive learning b. Ignoring feedback c. Being in charge d. Authoritative position

A

A staff nurse is taking leadership classes in an advanced degree program with a goal to become a nurse manager. The nurse is studying the leader-follower relationship. What has the nurse discovered as accurate part of the leader-follower relationship? a. Leaders are also followers. b. Followers need to linear structures. c. Followers are submissive in nature. d. Leaders should dictate to the group.

A

As a nurse manager and the leader of the unit, you are aware of multiple avenues for learning leadership traits. Which avenues would you pursue for learning leadership traits? (Select all that apply.) a. Attending professional conferences b. Reading books on leadership c. Joining professional organizations d. Connecting with other leaders in the organization e. Experiences from new nurses

ABCD

As a leader in nursing, one must seek new insights and establish personal tools to improve their lifelong learning. Which behavior by manager would be a concern for a chief nursing executive? a. Journaling for self-reflection b. Authentic relationships c. Complacent behavior d. Improved knowledge of staff

C

As a new nurse manager, you are aware of leadership, management, and followership principles. The concept of followership is rather new as relating to leadership. What is the role of the follower in followership? a. Leading the group in task b. Submission position in organization c. Person who may influence team d. Negative meaning for worker

C

As a nurse manager, you are a leader in health care and on the unit you manage. Looking at the larger picture of health care and patient environment on the unit, what is your primary role when evaluating the care provided on your nursing unit? a. Focus on cost outcomes. b. Assess staff for contentment on unit. c. Ensure quality patient care on unit. d. Provide education to the staff of the unit

C

Which of the following is an example of a formal leadership position on a nursing unit? a. Staff nurse b. Unit secretary c. Unit manager d. Nursing assistant

C

As a new nurse manager, you are aware of leadership, management, and followership principles. What is the first step to becoming an effective leader? a. Being an effective follower b. Taking a class on leadership c. Taking a class on management d. Getting an advanced degree

A

As a nurse manager, you are a leader and a follower in health care and on the unit you manage. Looking at the larger picture of health care and patient environment on the unit, what is the primary role of the followers on the unit, as defined in nursing? a. Direct care provider b. Implements leader's policy unquestioned c. Passive role on unit d. Devalued staff member

A

At the end of a shift, the charge nurse shares with the new nurse she had done an excellent job with a difficult patient that day. The new nurse was upset by the way the family of the patient had treated her. She shared her feeling with the charge nurse. The charge nurse offered to change the assignment the following day. What is the charge nurse displaying? a. Emotional intelligence b. Comportment c. Compassion d. Management of conflict

A

In developing leadership skills, one should focus on authentic leadership. The theory of authentic leadership focuses on various factors. What is the top priority in development of authentic leadership? a. Honest relationships b. Organizational task c. Accomplishment of goals d. Exploring others

A

The chief nursing officer (CNO) is appointed for the local hospital in a rural area. The nursing committee agreed with the appointment of the new CNO offered the position. What is this type of leadership position considered? a. Formal leadership b. Informal leadership c. Director leadership d. Personal leadership

A

The manager is using self-reflection to gain insight into improving the leadership skills. By using self-awareness what does a leader develop? a. New knowledge b. Personal growth c. Improved self esteem d. Management skills

A

A nurse manager when in the formal leadership position attempts to translate the picture or vision of her facility across for the staff nurses. The manager is faced with a staff who is resistant to the vision of the facility. What is the theory the manger needs to incorporate to be effective? a. Model the Way b. Inspire a Shared Vision c. Challenge the Process d. The Four Agreements

B

A staff nurse is the person on the unit everyone seeks for input and asks questions. What type of leadership position is the staff nurse displaying? a. Position leadership b. Informal leadership c. Personal leadership d. Formal leadership

B

In nursing theory, one theorist developed the idea of new nurses progressing to experienced nurses and playing an important role in patient care in all stages. The new nurses follow their role and progress through stages to advanced nurse. Who was this theorist? a. Dorothea Orem b. Patricia Benner c. Ida Jean Orlando d. Robert E. Kelley

B

The charge nurse of a unit is asking the staff what patients they had the day before to make assignments for the day. A new nurse complains about having the same patients every day. The charge nurse considers the new nurse request at an assigned to different patient for today. What type of leadership is the charge nurse displaying? a. Informal leadership b. Formal leadership c. Favoritism d. No leadership displayed

B

The core of leadership is awareness. The text by Don Miguel, The Four Agreements, presents a set of agreements to enhance personal growth and awareness. What is not one of the four agreements? a. Be impeccable with your word. b. Take things personally. c. Do not make assumptions. d. Always do your best

B

The manager of a nursing unit is having difficulty working with a new graduate nurse. The new graduate nurse is excited and full of ideas she wants to try. The manager decides to journal her feelings regarding the new nurse and her feelings. What is the nurse manager practicing in this situation? a. Leadership b. Reflection c. Knowledge d. Action

B

The nurse manager is working with a group of new nurses. The new nurses ask questions about leadership and the role of a manager in leading nursing. The manager shares she has incorporated her core values and beliefs into her role and responsibilities as a nurse manager. What type of leadership has she described? a. Positional leadership b. Personal leadership c. Formal leadership d. Information leadership

B

become a manager. The instructor requires the students to create a journal and make notes of their feelings when they experience conflicts at work over the next few weeks. The assignment calls for the use of reflection. What is the purpose of this assignment? a. Log of conflicts which occur b. Reflection for self-awareness in conflict situations c. Assess the students conflict management skills d. Analysis of student lead conflicts

B

Excellent leaders need to have or develop the skills of empathy and expressiveness when dealing with others in the workplace. This is also known as understanding and managing own feelings and emotions as well as discerning the emotions of others. What is this an example of required by good leaders? a. Social awareness b. Self-awareness c. Emotional intelligence d. Intellectual ability

C

A new graduate nurse has accepted a position in an intensive care unit. The nurse is assigned a preceptor with several years of experience. The new nurse also notices the other staff seek this nurse out for answers to questions and as a resource to the unit. What does the new nurse consider the role of the mentor nurse? a. A formal leader b. A positional leader c. An official leader d. An informal leader

D

The definition of follower has historically referred to a person who is subservient and submissive. The new principles of followership offer a different perspective. What is NOT considered an attribute of followership in nursing? a. Independent decision making b. Critical thinking c. Patient advocate d. No influence over leaders

D

The definition of leader refers to a person who has ability to guide people. In nursing, the leader does more. What is NOT a role of a leader in nursing? a. Active listening b. Open communication c. Accountability in decisions d. Tight control of decisions

D

The manager of a nursing unit is having difficulty working with a new graduate nurse. The new graduate nurse is excited and full of ideas she wants to try keeps pushing the manager to make changes. The manager decides to provide the new nurse with an opportunity to present an idea to the staff at the next meeting. What is the manager providing the new nurse? a. Leadership opportunity b. Working to improve patient care c. Input to the unit d. All of the above

D