ATI LEADERSHIP RN VERSION A PREP SET 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALE
◉ democratic leadership. Answer: -includes the group when
decisions are made.
-motivates by supporting staff achievements
-communication occurs up and down the chain of command
-work output by staff is usually of good quality-good when
cooperation and collaboration necessary
◉ laissez-faire. Answer: -makes very few decisions, does little
planning
-motivation is largely responsibility of individual staff members
-communication occurs up and down of the chain of command and
between group members
-effective with professional employees
-work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the
group
◉ characteristics of leaders. Answer: -initiative
-inspiration
-energy
,-positive attitude
-communication
-respect
-problem solving and critical thinking skills
◉ Quadruple aim created by the institute for healthcare
improvement. Answer: Goals
· improve care
· Want more satisfied patients
· Decrease total medical cost
· Want more satisfied providers
◉ managers need to do 4 things. Answer: 1-be aware that employees
will self-manage
2-be skillful in providing context.
3-adapt to the changing environment and use influence
4-address sources of tension and contradiction
◉ systems thinking. what is it and characteristics of it?. Answer:
huge part of adaptive leadership. is a central concept in adaptive
leadership because of the broad perspectives needed to understand
a situation. principles are:
-Thinking of the "Big Picture"
,-Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Objectives
-Recognizing the Dynamic, Complex, and Interdependent Nature of
Systems
-Using Measurable versus Nonmeasurable Data Systems
◉ complexity theory. Answer: looks at how systems adapt and
function
◉ Key traits that leaders possess include (5). Answer: (1)
articulating a vision for the desired future state; (2) seeing
possibilities in the midst of challenging, complex, uncharted, or even
dire circumstances; (3) communicating effectively, sometimes
powerfully, with others; (4) adapting to new situations and
environments; and (5) using experience and knowledge to judge
reasonable risks.
◉ gardeners tasks of leading and managing (10). Answer: 1-
Envisioning goals
2-Affirming values
3-Motivating
4-Managing
5-Achieving workable unity
6-Developing trust
7-Explaining
, 8-Serving as a symbol
9-Representing the group
10-Renewing
◉ Managing is the. Answer: ability to plan, direct, control, and
evaluate others
◉ following. Answer: working together in a group, serving on a
committee
◉ what is emotional intelligence. Answer: being characterized by
self-awareness
self-regulation
empathy
social skills that help people harmonize to increase their value in the
workplace
◉ leader refers to. Answer: performance, not a formal position
◉ manager is. Answer: title and role in healthcare, but doesnt mean
theyre a good leader
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALE
◉ democratic leadership. Answer: -includes the group when
decisions are made.
-motivates by supporting staff achievements
-communication occurs up and down the chain of command
-work output by staff is usually of good quality-good when
cooperation and collaboration necessary
◉ laissez-faire. Answer: -makes very few decisions, does little
planning
-motivation is largely responsibility of individual staff members
-communication occurs up and down of the chain of command and
between group members
-effective with professional employees
-work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the
group
◉ characteristics of leaders. Answer: -initiative
-inspiration
-energy
,-positive attitude
-communication
-respect
-problem solving and critical thinking skills
◉ Quadruple aim created by the institute for healthcare
improvement. Answer: Goals
· improve care
· Want more satisfied patients
· Decrease total medical cost
· Want more satisfied providers
◉ managers need to do 4 things. Answer: 1-be aware that employees
will self-manage
2-be skillful in providing context.
3-adapt to the changing environment and use influence
4-address sources of tension and contradiction
◉ systems thinking. what is it and characteristics of it?. Answer:
huge part of adaptive leadership. is a central concept in adaptive
leadership because of the broad perspectives needed to understand
a situation. principles are:
-Thinking of the "Big Picture"
,-Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Objectives
-Recognizing the Dynamic, Complex, and Interdependent Nature of
Systems
-Using Measurable versus Nonmeasurable Data Systems
◉ complexity theory. Answer: looks at how systems adapt and
function
◉ Key traits that leaders possess include (5). Answer: (1)
articulating a vision for the desired future state; (2) seeing
possibilities in the midst of challenging, complex, uncharted, or even
dire circumstances; (3) communicating effectively, sometimes
powerfully, with others; (4) adapting to new situations and
environments; and (5) using experience and knowledge to judge
reasonable risks.
◉ gardeners tasks of leading and managing (10). Answer: 1-
Envisioning goals
2-Affirming values
3-Motivating
4-Managing
5-Achieving workable unity
6-Developing trust
7-Explaining
, 8-Serving as a symbol
9-Representing the group
10-Renewing
◉ Managing is the. Answer: ability to plan, direct, control, and
evaluate others
◉ following. Answer: working together in a group, serving on a
committee
◉ what is emotional intelligence. Answer: being characterized by
self-awareness
self-regulation
empathy
social skills that help people harmonize to increase their value in the
workplace
◉ leader refers to. Answer: performance, not a formal position
◉ manager is. Answer: title and role in healthcare, but doesnt mean
theyre a good leader
