Question 1

According to Stephen Covey's interpretation of Peter Drucker's quote, which of the following best distinguishes management from leadership?

Accepted Answer

Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.

Question 2

A nurse manager is appointed to oversee a unit and makes all decisions without input from staff. Which leadership style is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Autocratic leadership

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of implied power in a health care setting?

Accepted Answer

A staff nurse whose colleagues follow her advice because of her expertise and charisma

Question 4

Which leadership quality is most likely to help a nurse leader inspire and motivate others during a period of organizational change?

Accepted Answer

Charismatic

Question 5

A nurse leader wants to build community and develop strategic relationships within the team. Which leadership style and practice does this align with?

Accepted Answer

Servant leadership; building community

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the five model components of Magnet Status?

Accepted Answer

Transactional management

Question 7

A nurse manager uses a SWOT analysis to plan for a new patient care initiative. Which of the following is NOT a component of SWOT?

Accepted Answer

Aspirations

Question 8

Lewin’s Theory of Change involves three stages. Which stage is characterized by recognizing the need for change?

Accepted Answer

Unfreezing

Question 9

A nurse manager is introducing a new protocol. Staff members resist because they fear increased responsibility. Which reason for resistance to change does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Fear of increased responsibility

Question 10

Which conflict resolution strategy involves complimenting all parties to prevent emotional outbursts and focus on agreement?

Accepted Answer

Smoothing

Question 11

A nurse manager wants to overcome resistance to change. Which of the following is the BEST initial step?

Accepted Answer

Explain the proposed change to all affected people in simple, concise language

Question 12

Which management structure allows nurses to be intimately involved in decisions concerning patient care?

Accepted Answer

Decentralized

Question 13

A nurse is planning her workday. She establishes goals, allocates priorities, and evaluates her success at the end of the day. Which process is she engaging in?

Accepted Answer

Patient care coordination

Question 14

Which of the following tasks can an RN delegate to an assistive personnel (AP) according to ANA principles?

Accepted Answer

Collecting patient data such as vital signs

Question 15

A nurse is considering delegating a task. Which factor should she evaluate to ensure safe delegation?

Accepted Answer

Stability of the patient’s condition

Question 16

Which of the following is a recommended practice for developing resilience in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Begin and end the day with gratitude

Question 17

Clinician burnout is characterized by which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Emotional exhaustion and depersonalization

Question 18

A Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is expected to integrate evidence-based practices into patient care. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the CNL?

Accepted Answer

Functioning as a patient advocate in complex situations

Question 19

A nurse leader is using SOAR analysis to create a vision for the future. Which component is unique to SOAR compared to SWOT?

Accepted Answer

Aspirations

Question 20

A nurse manager is planning a change using Lewin’s Theory. If she is currently implementing the selected course of action, which stage is she in?

Accepted Answer

Moving

Leadership, Management, and Delegation in Health Care

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