Deck 15: Preparing for Leadership

Question 1

All of the following are examples of student nurses using communication and emotional intelligence to build a foundation for leadership EXCEPT:

A) Forming a study group to study anatomy and physiology
B) Memorizing the anatomy of the lymphatic system
C) Accepting constructive feedback about catheter insertion technique
D) Asking questions about the side effects of beta blockers

Answer 1

Memorizing the anatomy of the lymphatic system

Question 2

The Institute of Medicine report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health highlights the value that nurses bring to healthcare in which of the following ways?

A) Prevention of illness
B) Managing chronic illnesses
C) Direct interfaces with patients along the continuum of care
D) All of the above

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

The Institute of Medicine report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health recommends which of the following resources for preparing nurses to assume leadership positions across all levels?

A) Nurses, doctors, and hospital administrators
B) Nurses, nursing education programs, and nursing associations
C) Nursing associations, departments of public health, and consumer organizations
D) Public, private, and governmental healthcare decisionmakers

Answer 3

Nurses, nursing education programs, and nursing associations

Question 4

The following progressive leadership tracks are promoted by the American Nurses Association Leadership Institute EXCEPT:

A) Preparing
B) Emerging
C) Developing
D) Advanced

Question 5

Each leadership track in the American Nurses Association Leadership Institute programs includes the following domains:

A) Leading self, leading the organization, leading the world
B) Leading others, leading the organization, leading the world
C) Leading self, leading others, leading the organization
D) Leading self, leading others, leading nurse associations

Question 6

Nurses who have developed emotional intelligence associated with self-awareness and self-management have an essential foundation for leadership responsibilities that include:

A) Delegation and supervision
B) Budgeting and strategic planning
C) Research and delegation
D) Supervision and time management

Question 7

The leadership model that emphasizes collaboration, community, and inclusion in decisionmaking, and promotes respect of self and others is:

A) Servant
B) Complexity
C) Professional
D) Transformational

Question 8

Leaders who focus on the complexity leadership model will:

A) Create a positive culture
B) Utilize communication strategies to support the properties of complex adaptive systems
C) Emphasize a top-down command-and-control management style
D) Both A and B

Question 9

The leadership style that focuses on engaging everyone's knowledge and skills, and creating a group commitment to intended goals is called:

A) Visionary
B) Democratic
C) Coaching
D) Pacesetting

Question 10

A nurse manager says to a nursing assistant, "Are you okay? I know you were close to Mrs. Jones during her dying process." The nursing manager is demonstrating which style of leadership?

A) Commanding
B) Visionary
C) Affiliative
D) Transformative

Question 11

Inappropriate use of the pacesetting style of leadership may lead to:

A) Resentment
B) Unsafe acts
C) Burnout
D) All of the above

Question 12

Developing or changing leadership styles may require all of the following EXCEPT:

A) Setting new boundaries
B) Temporarily avoiding an affiliative approach
C) Making sure that everyone approves of the changes
D) Holding a meeting to make any new expectations clear

Question 13

To be an effective delegator, one must balance the ability to be both:

A) Commanding and affiliative
B) Visionary and on time
C) Controlling and well-liked
D) Happy and a good coach

Question 14

Which of the following is the best example of delegation?

A) "I'd like some help with this dressing change."
B) "Please meet me in room 6B in 5 minutes. I need your help with a dressing change."
C) "Can I ask you to help me with a dressing change in a few minutes?"
D) All of the above.

Question 15

The nurse making the following statement is demonstrating a competing style of conflict:

A) "I understand you are tired. Can you explain why you are late?"
B) "There is no excuse for you being late. I'm writing you up."
C) "If you come in early tomorrow, I'll forget about you being late today."
D) None of the above.

Question 16

A collaborative conflict style is generally not appropriate when:

A) A quick decision needs to be made.
B) The other person is unwilling to collaborate.
C) The goal of the conflict includes building relationships.
D) Both A and B

Question 17

The following are good reasons to avoid a conflict EXCEPT:

A) The controversy is trivial.
B) The other person is becoming aggressive.
C) There are lots of emotions involved.
D) A crisis is occurring.

Question 18

Which of the following strategies could be used for building a sense of community at work? Select all that apply.

A) Remind everyone about the importance of purpose
B) Be inclusive
C) Avoid constructive feedback loops
D) Value individual difference
E) Encourage an environment of trust
F)Urge coworkers to share their stories
G)Embrace conflict
H)Look for opportunities to celebrate

Question 19

A commanding leadership style has negative consequences to consider but can be appropriate (select all that apply):

A) During clinical emergencies
B) When someone is too tired to be a visionary leader
C) When time isn't available for coaching
D) To demonstrate to consumers the value of command-and-control management
E)If staff are bombarding the nurse with non-essential questions
F)If everyone on the unit is expected to work overtime

Question 20

All practicing nurses must be prepared to take on leadership roles and responsibilities.

Question 21

Student nurses are encouraged to master several leadership styles before they become licensed.

Question 22

One reason to practice conflict management is that eventually it will become an easy task.

Question 23

By choosing a career in nursing, students are already on a leadership path.