ESSENTIALS OF NURSING LEADERSHIP &
MANAGEMENT EXAM (RECENT EXAM)
FULLY SOLVED & UPDATED 2026 MOST
COMPLETE (2026)
A client's husband recently died. During her doctor's
appointment, what would be the most appropriate
statement by the nurse to the client at this time?
A) "At least your husband didn't have to suffer."
B) "It's better to go quickly as your husband did."
C) "Your husband's loss must be very painful for you."
D) "You'll begin to feel better after you get over the
shock." - correct answer - Answer: C
A clinic run by volunteer doctors and nurses belongs in
which of the following categories? A) Voluntary for profit
B) Publicly supported
C) Not for profit
D) Governmental agency - correct answer - Answer: C
A common theme in both the ANA and the ICN code is: A)
A focus on the importance of compassionate care
B) Nurses making decisions for clients
,C) Promoting nursing practice acts
D) Maintaining continuing education - correct answer -
Answer: A
A family insists that their father, Alvin Shure, 68 years
old, not be told he is dying of lung cancer. While hanging
his IV medication, Mr. Shure asks the nurse, "I never had
a medication in a bag like that. What is it for?" The nurse
knows that the medication is an antineoplastic agent. The
best response by the nurse is: A) "This is a new drug your
physician ordered."
B) "This medication is often used in the treatment of
cancer."
C) "This medication has more than one use, and I am not
sure why you are receiving it."
D) Request that the family tell him why he is getting the
medication. - correct answer - Answer: B
A healthy work environment includes an atmosphere of
work excitement. Which factor will NOT contribute to a
healthy work environment?
A) Variable work schedules
B) Growth opportunities
C) Depersonalization
,D) A variety of work experiences - correct answer -
Answer: C
A mental way to reduce stress is to:
A) Avoid humor
B) Ignore social support systems
C) Continue the same thought patterns
D) Develop realistic expectations - correct answer -
Answer: D
A method for working smarter and not harder would be:
A) Gathering all the equipment needed to help a
physician perform a procedure in advance of the
physician coming to the unit
B) Trying to perform a task you are unsure about prior to
asking for assistance or instructions
C) Ignoring client statements such as, "I don't feel right,"
as assessing these issues at the time interrupt your
routine
D) Obtaining all your vital signs first thing in the morning
so that you do not have to repeat them prior to giving
medications - correct answer - Answer: A
A new graduate has been offered a nurse manager
position. What is the graduate's best response?
, A) "Thank you, but I'm not ready to be a manager."
B) "When can I start?"
C) "What is the starting salary?"
D) "Tell me what the benefits of the positions are." -
correct answer - A) "Thank you, but I'm not ready to be a
manager."
Answer: A
A new graduate is considering working at a health-care
institution that focuses on core values. It is important for
the new graduate to: A) Read the organization's mission
and philosophy
B) Develop a new set of values that blend with the
organization
C) Speak with other nurses who work in the institution
D) Both A and C - correct answer - Answer: D
A new nurse manager plans to give a performance
evaluation to a staff nurse who has worked on the unit for
15 years. The staff nurse has had multiple complaints
regarding the delivery of client care from clients and
other staff. The best statement by the nurse manager in
beginning the performance appraisal would be:
A) "Tell me how you view your delivery of client care?"
MANAGEMENT EXAM (RECENT EXAM)
FULLY SOLVED & UPDATED 2026 MOST
COMPLETE (2026)
A client's husband recently died. During her doctor's
appointment, what would be the most appropriate
statement by the nurse to the client at this time?
A) "At least your husband didn't have to suffer."
B) "It's better to go quickly as your husband did."
C) "Your husband's loss must be very painful for you."
D) "You'll begin to feel better after you get over the
shock." - correct answer - Answer: C
A clinic run by volunteer doctors and nurses belongs in
which of the following categories? A) Voluntary for profit
B) Publicly supported
C) Not for profit
D) Governmental agency - correct answer - Answer: C
A common theme in both the ANA and the ICN code is: A)
A focus on the importance of compassionate care
B) Nurses making decisions for clients
,C) Promoting nursing practice acts
D) Maintaining continuing education - correct answer -
Answer: A
A family insists that their father, Alvin Shure, 68 years
old, not be told he is dying of lung cancer. While hanging
his IV medication, Mr. Shure asks the nurse, "I never had
a medication in a bag like that. What is it for?" The nurse
knows that the medication is an antineoplastic agent. The
best response by the nurse is: A) "This is a new drug your
physician ordered."
B) "This medication is often used in the treatment of
cancer."
C) "This medication has more than one use, and I am not
sure why you are receiving it."
D) Request that the family tell him why he is getting the
medication. - correct answer - Answer: B
A healthy work environment includes an atmosphere of
work excitement. Which factor will NOT contribute to a
healthy work environment?
A) Variable work schedules
B) Growth opportunities
C) Depersonalization
,D) A variety of work experiences - correct answer -
Answer: C
A mental way to reduce stress is to:
A) Avoid humor
B) Ignore social support systems
C) Continue the same thought patterns
D) Develop realistic expectations - correct answer -
Answer: D
A method for working smarter and not harder would be:
A) Gathering all the equipment needed to help a
physician perform a procedure in advance of the
physician coming to the unit
B) Trying to perform a task you are unsure about prior to
asking for assistance or instructions
C) Ignoring client statements such as, "I don't feel right,"
as assessing these issues at the time interrupt your
routine
D) Obtaining all your vital signs first thing in the morning
so that you do not have to repeat them prior to giving
medications - correct answer - Answer: A
A new graduate has been offered a nurse manager
position. What is the graduate's best response?
, A) "Thank you, but I'm not ready to be a manager."
B) "When can I start?"
C) "What is the starting salary?"
D) "Tell me what the benefits of the positions are." -
correct answer - A) "Thank you, but I'm not ready to be a
manager."
Answer: A
A new graduate is considering working at a health-care
institution that focuses on core values. It is important for
the new graduate to: A) Read the organization's mission
and philosophy
B) Develop a new set of values that blend with the
organization
C) Speak with other nurses who work in the institution
D) Both A and C - correct answer - Answer: D
A new nurse manager plans to give a performance
evaluation to a staff nurse who has worked on the unit for
15 years. The staff nurse has had multiple complaints
regarding the delivery of client care from clients and
other staff. The best statement by the nurse manager in
beginning the performance appraisal would be:
A) "Tell me how you view your delivery of client care?"
