Deck 27: Ethical Leadership by Advanced Practice Nurses

Question 1

Effective leaders typically possess six core characteristics. Which of the following is one of those characteristics?

A) Motivation
B) Drive
C) Self-Confidence
D) All of these are correct.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The goal of the DNP degree is to prepare practitioners for a career in ____________.

A) Academia
B) Institutional leadership
C) Clinical practice
D) Research

Answer 2

B

Question 3

An advanced practice nurse (APN) is engaging in leadership at the macro level. Which describes an example of this level of leadership?

A) Lobbying at the state capital for a change in prescriptive authority
B) Writing a new policy for an institution regarding discharge teaching
C) Taking the lead on an institution-wide, interdisciplinary project to improve patient safety
D) Seeking feedback on the implementation of a project involving frequency of central line dressing changes

Answer 3

A

Question 4

_______ released a report identifying four key message. One key message contends that nurses should be able to practice to the full extent of their training and education.

A) Institute of Medicine (IOM)
B) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
C) National League of Nursing (NLN)
D) American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE)

Question 5

In the meso level of leadership, nurses contribute to organizational discussions and assist in developing policy.

Question 6

Transactional leadership is aimed at change. The leader has set goals and needs to work with others to achieve those goals.

Question 7

The enrollment of students in DNP programs decreased between 2013 and 2014 as more students enrolled in PhD programs.

Question 8

Discuss facilitators and barriers of providing ethical leadership in nursing practice.

Question 9

Describe methods to enhance the leadership of the Advance Practice Nurse (APN).

Question 10

Explain the concept of contingent leadership.