Leadership Mastery Assessment

The objective of a therapy group is to assist the members to change behavior so they are able to participate in life in a more satisfying manner. Which leadership style is best to achieve this objective? 1. Democratic, guiding 2. Hierarchical, directing 3. Autocratic, controlling 4. Laissez-faire, observing

1. Democratic, guiding

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? 1. Maintaining balance 2. Building self-confidence 3. Generating self-motivation 4. Maintaining a positive attitude

1. Maintaining balance

Which nursing action is essential when delegating tasks to nursing assistive personnel? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1. Matching tasks to the delegatee's skills 2. Assessing knowledge and skills of delegatee 3. Clearly communicating the task, time frame, and outcome 4. Listening attentively to delegatee's response to the task request 5. Providing feedback on performance to delegatee after task completion

1. Matching tasks to the delegatee's skills 2. Assessing knowledge and skills of delegatee 3. Clearly communicating the task, time frame, and outcome 4. Listening attentively to delegatee's response to the task request 5. Providing feedback on performance to delegatee after task completion

Which action of the nurse leader is appropriate when preparing to share information with followers? 1. Giving complete information at one time 2. Avoiding sharing information through e-mail 3. Determining which information is to be shared 4. Sending text messages instead of face-to-face communication

3. Determining which information is to be shared

Which of the following legal defenses is important for the nurse to develop? 1. Dedication 2. Certification 3. Assertiveness 4. Accountability

4. Accountability

Which is the most important skill of the nurse leader? 1. Priority setting 2. Time management 3. Clinical decision-making 4. Clinical care coordination

4. Clinical care coordination

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."

1. "A leader has a formal position."

Which qualities would an effective leader exhibit? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1. Born with the right stuff 2. Elicit a vision from people 3. Bring out the best in people 4. Engender discipline and obedience 5. Inspire people to bring the vision into reality

2. Elicit a vision from people 3. Bring out the best in people 5. Inspire people to bring the vision into reality

In which role does the nurse oversee the budget of a specific nursing unit or agency? 1. Nurse educator 2. Nurse manager 3. Nurse researcher 4. Nurse practitioner

2. Nurse manager

While auditing unit documents, the nurse finds some omissions. Which term best describes how to discuss the findings and communicate ways to achieve the desired goals with the staff? 1. Leadership 2. Followership 3. Management 4. Decision-making

3. Management

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

3. Social justice model

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. 1.Physiological 2.Safety 3.Social 4.Esteem 5.Self-actualization

Maslow's hierarchy of needs has physiological needs as top priority and then progresses to safety, social, esteem, and self-actualizing needs