Deck 11: Initiating the Leadership and Management Role

Question 1

The nursing student is comparing principles of leaders and managers. Which of the following best illustrates the difference in these principles?

A) A manager has power to direct others within the organization.
B) Leaders are appointed by a competitive interview process.
C) Managers influence beliefs and opinions of others.
D) Leaders utilize resources to accomplish specific tasks.

Answer 1

A manager has power to direct others within the organization.

Question 2

The nurse is studying about transformational leadership. Which of the following best illustrates the attributes this leader? Select all that apply.

A) Idealized influence
B) Inspirational motivation
C) Intellectual stimulation
D) Rewards system
E) Promotes allegiance during crisis

Answer 2

Idealized influence
Inspirational motivation
Intellectual stimulation

Question 3

The nursing student is reviewing the theory of Modeling and Role Modeling. Which of the following are considered priority goals for this theory? Select all that apply.

A) Build trust.
B) Promote positive attitude.
C) Advocate for client control.
D) Direct leadership activities.
E) Determine client weaknesses.

Answer 3

Build trust.
Promote positive attitude.
Advocate for client control.

Question 4

The nursing student is studying about the types of power in nursing. Which of the following best illustrate types of power? Select all that apply.

A) Legitimate
B) Referent
C) Reward
D) Charisma
E) Emotional

Question 5

The nurse is studying about empowering others. Which of the following best demonstrates empowerment? Select all that apply.

A) Open sharing of information
B) Goal setting
C) Involvement in decision-making
D) Hierarchal structure
E) Coercive power

Question 6

The nursing student is studying about emotional intelligence. Which of the following best illustrates this concept?

A) Taking an assessment during the hiring process
B) Examining how own behavior affects others
C) Respond to anger by directing it in a positive manner
D) Volunteering to serve on committees

Question 7

The nursing student is studying empathy. Which of the following best illustrates this important concept?

A) Important for effective functioning in groups or teams
B) Examining your own feelings and behavior
C) Seeking out new learning opportunities
D) Developing the ability to not take things personally

Question 8

The nurse is studying empowerment. Which of the following illustrates personal attributes of empowerment? Select all that apply.

A) Trustworthiness
B) Sincerity
C) Problem solving
D) Legitimate power
E) Makes decisions for others

Question 9

The nursing student is learning about leadership styles. Which approaches best enhance personal leadership styles? Select all that apply.

A) Continued learning
B) Seeking a mentor
C) Adopting a healthy lifestyle
D) Autocratic behaviors in the workplace
E) Narrowed views of organization

Question 10

The nursing student is learning about effective communication. Which of the following demonstrate effect communication? Select all that apply.

A) Active listening
B) Observation
C) Giving feedback
D) Generalizing
E) Changing the subject

Question 11

The nursing student is reviewing culturally competent communication techniques. Which of the following best demonstrate cultural differences in nonverbal communication? Select all that apply.

A) Eye contact
B) Touch
C) Idioms
D) E-mail
E) Computers

Question 12

The nurse manager is reviewing elements of a performance appraisal. Which of the following best demonstrate the primary objectives of the performance appraisal? Select all that apply.

A) Maintain or improve employee performance
B) Enhance the development of employees
C) Identifies potential for advancement
D) Identifies effective hiring processes
E) Focuses on personality characteristics

Question 13

The nurse manager is reviewing the characteristics of an effective performance appraisal system. Which of the following best demonstrate these characteristics? Select all that apply.

A) Clear and objective criteria
B) Well-trained evaluators
C) Known evaluation criteria
D) Specific to unit governance
E) Referent power is evident

Question 14

The nurse is preparing for an employee performance appraisal. Which of the following best demonstrates employee expectations of an appraisal interview? Select all that apply.

A) Honest information of future potential
B) Recommendations for improvement
C) Active listening from evaluator
D) Incongruent nonverbal communication
E) Personality characteristics identified

Question 15

The nurse manager is preparing to conduct a performance appraisal. Which of the following behaviors illustrates behaviors to avoid during this performance appraisal? Select all that apply.

A) Arguments with the employee
B) Implementing corrective behavior
C) Power statements
D) Discussing personal characteristics
E) Giving personal advice

Question 16

The graduate nurse is developing time management skills. Which of the following best illustrate the principles of time management? Select all that apply.

A) Develop a time schedule.
B) Find a quiet place to document.
C) Perform a self-assessment.
D) Allow others to interrupt as needed.
E) Complete all tasks in order.

Question 17

The nursing student is developing time management skills. Which of the following best illustrate common time wasters? Select all that apply.

A) Telephone interruptions
B) Ineffective delegation
C) Lack of self-discipline
D) Lack of perceived control
E) Expectations of the job

Question 18

The nurse manager utilizes a laissez-faire leadership style. Which of the following best illustrates this leadership style? Select all that apply.

A) Coworkers make autonomous decisions
B) Provides maximum freedom in the workplace
C) Preferred style for unskilled employees
D) Teamwork stressed among employees
E) Communication flows both up and down

Question 19

The nurse manager utilizes an authoritative leadership style. Which of the following best illustrates this style of leadership? Select all that apply.

A) Determines the majority of decisions
B) Works well in crisis situations
C) Uses downward communication
D) Human relationships important
E) Leaders view themselves as coworkers

Question 20

The nurse manager utilizes a democratic leadership style. Which of the following best illustrates this style of leadership? Select all that apply.

A) Input to decision-making encouraged among workers.
B) Leaders see themselves as coworkers.
C) Considered the preferred style in the majority of work situations.
D) Provides maximum freedom for individuals.
E) If used inappropriately, an informal leader may arise.