ESSENTIALS OF NURSING LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT EXAM SCRIPT 2026
◉ Behaviors of an effective leader include:
A) Denying the exchange of information
B) Inability to communicate effectively
C) Giving only negative feedback
D) Developing oneself and others. Answer: D
◉ Linda believes she should begin demonstrating leadership skills
on her unit. She speaks with her nurse manager about how to do
this. The nurse manager, who wants to encourage Linda's leadership
development, responds by saying:
A) "Just watch me closely—it will come to you eventually."
B) "Develop perseverance—just hang in there and do your work
well—someone higher than I will notice you."
C) "It takes a lot of energy to be a leader. You might want to sign up
at the local gym."
D) "Understand yourself first—what leadership skills do you want to
develop?". Answer: D
,◉ The role of the manager includes:
A) Interpersonal, informational, and decisional actions
B) Extroverted personality, hidden agenda, and personal gain
C) Introversion, asking questions, and inability to take action
D) Extreme prejudice, being unknowledgeable, and being uncaring.
Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is an example of the decisional activities of
a manager?
A) Providing leadership
B) Encouraging continuing education
C) Coaching employees
D) Completing staff evaluations. Answer: D
◉ What is the "essence" of management?
A) Providing close supervision
B) Getting work done through others
C) Constant monitoring of unit expenses
D) Staff development. Answer: B
,◉ Wilhelmina, an RN for over 6 years, had her license suspended
because an audit of her continuing education credits showed that
she had not met the mandatory course requirements. The Board of
Nursing has the ability to do this based on:
A) Case law
B) Administrative law
C) Civil law
D) Statutory law. Answer: B
◉ Jeremy graduated from an associate degree nursing program 2
years ago. He is brought before the State Board of Nursing for
offering to give physicals for summer camp for $25. Because Jeremy
has violated the Nurse Practice Act in his state, he is charged with
committing a:
A) Misdemeanor
B) Felony
C) Civil law
D) Common law. Answer: B
◉ Which of the following would not be considered one of the
elements for a negligence claim?
, A) Duty
B) Breach of duty
C) Spontaneous duty
D) Harm. Answer: C
◉ Lorena, an RN, is flying from Los Angeles to New York. The flight
attendant requests the help of a nurse or physician if one is on
board. Lorena approaches the flight attendant and asks if she can
assist. Lorena is protected by the Good Samaritan Act because the
act states that a licensed health-care provider can:
A) Administer care any time
B) Provide care that any other prudent individual with the same
education would provide
C) Provide the same care as a paramedic
D) Provide care outside the scope of her practice as long as she
knows how to perform the required procedure. Answer: B
◉ Larry was brought to the hospital by two police officers. He was
combative and verbally abusive. After waiting for over an hour, Larry
tells the nurse he is leaving. The nurse removes Larry's clothes from
the room, leaving him only in his underwear. The nurse may be
charged with:
MANAGEMENT EXAM SCRIPT 2026
◉ Behaviors of an effective leader include:
A) Denying the exchange of information
B) Inability to communicate effectively
C) Giving only negative feedback
D) Developing oneself and others. Answer: D
◉ Linda believes she should begin demonstrating leadership skills
on her unit. She speaks with her nurse manager about how to do
this. The nurse manager, who wants to encourage Linda's leadership
development, responds by saying:
A) "Just watch me closely—it will come to you eventually."
B) "Develop perseverance—just hang in there and do your work
well—someone higher than I will notice you."
C) "It takes a lot of energy to be a leader. You might want to sign up
at the local gym."
D) "Understand yourself first—what leadership skills do you want to
develop?". Answer: D
,◉ The role of the manager includes:
A) Interpersonal, informational, and decisional actions
B) Extroverted personality, hidden agenda, and personal gain
C) Introversion, asking questions, and inability to take action
D) Extreme prejudice, being unknowledgeable, and being uncaring.
Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is an example of the decisional activities of
a manager?
A) Providing leadership
B) Encouraging continuing education
C) Coaching employees
D) Completing staff evaluations. Answer: D
◉ What is the "essence" of management?
A) Providing close supervision
B) Getting work done through others
C) Constant monitoring of unit expenses
D) Staff development. Answer: B
,◉ Wilhelmina, an RN for over 6 years, had her license suspended
because an audit of her continuing education credits showed that
she had not met the mandatory course requirements. The Board of
Nursing has the ability to do this based on:
A) Case law
B) Administrative law
C) Civil law
D) Statutory law. Answer: B
◉ Jeremy graduated from an associate degree nursing program 2
years ago. He is brought before the State Board of Nursing for
offering to give physicals for summer camp for $25. Because Jeremy
has violated the Nurse Practice Act in his state, he is charged with
committing a:
A) Misdemeanor
B) Felony
C) Civil law
D) Common law. Answer: B
◉ Which of the following would not be considered one of the
elements for a negligence claim?
, A) Duty
B) Breach of duty
C) Spontaneous duty
D) Harm. Answer: C
◉ Lorena, an RN, is flying from Los Angeles to New York. The flight
attendant requests the help of a nurse or physician if one is on
board. Lorena approaches the flight attendant and asks if she can
assist. Lorena is protected by the Good Samaritan Act because the
act states that a licensed health-care provider can:
A) Administer care any time
B) Provide care that any other prudent individual with the same
education would provide
C) Provide the same care as a paramedic
D) Provide care outside the scope of her practice as long as she
knows how to perform the required procedure. Answer: B
◉ Larry was brought to the hospital by two police officers. He was
combative and verbally abusive. After waiting for over an hour, Larry
tells the nurse he is leaving. The nurse removes Larry's clothes from
the room, leaving him only in his underwear. The nurse may be
charged with:
