Leadership styles

When the staff nurses report the unit is disorganized and there is no guidance from the nurse leader regarding client services, which type of leadership is the unit experiencing? A. Directive B. Autocratic C. Laissez-faire. D. Participative

C. Laissez-faire.

The statement "Effective leadership depends on the executive nurse's interpersonal skills" is an emphasis for which theoretical approach? A. Hierarchy of needs B. Transformational theories C. Situational-contingency theories D. Organizational behavior modification (OB Mod) theory

C. Situational-contingency theories

Transactional:

Focused on managing and task based

Laissez- faire

passive and avoidant, hands off

While serving as a leader, the nurse assists the client with planning, priority setting, and decision-making. Which of Gardner's leadership tasks is the nurse putting into practice? A. Managing B. Explaining C. Developing trust D. Envisioning goals

A. Managing

Which leadership theory focuses on the role of leaders in relational and contextual terms?

Style theory

Democratic leadership style

focused on team and feedback in decision making

For an obese client complaining of leg pain when ambulating long distances, which of Gardner's leadership tasks does the nurse leader follow when instructing about different exercises to try for relieving the pain? A. Managing B. Explaining C. Motivating D. Affirming values

B. Explaining

Transformational leadership style

Personal interest in followers; team highly engaged and empowered

To help develop trust among subordinates, the nurse would display which behavior? A. Consistent interactions with staff B. Creating a "Hall of Honor" to post photos C. Being expedient in responding to the issues D. Taking time to celebrate individual accomplishments

A. Consistent interactions with staff

Which action would a transformational nurse leader consider desirable? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. A. Fostering a shared vision B. Providing coaching and mentoring C. Intervening when a problem exists D. Correcting errors in a reactive manner E. Monitoring performance and taking action

A. Fostering a shared vision B. Providing coaching and mentoring

Which effect on followers often results from a nurse leader using a transactional leadership style? A. The followers will have increased self-worth. B. The followers will develop a sense of being valued. C. The followers will correct errors in a reactive manner. D. The followers will perform challenging and meaningful work.

C. The followers will correct errors in a reactive manner.