NUR 242 MED SURG EXAM 1 2026-2027 LATEST
UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
JUST RELEASED
Leader who could apply 3 leadership styles:
1. Transformational
2. Transactional
3. Laissez-Faire
What are some distinguishing traits of leaders and management? - answer>>they think longer
term
They look outward toward the larger org.
They influence others beyond their own group
They emphasize vision, values and motivation
They are politically astute
They think in terms of change and renewal
What is the definition of leadership? - answer>>universally accepted definition does not exist
An interactive process that provides needed guidance and direction
What are the 3 dynamics of leadership? - answer>>1. Leader- provides guidance to followers
2. Follower- follows leader
3. Situation
Formal vs. Informal leaders - answer>>formal (ex: chief nursing officer, nursing director,
assistant director, charge nurse, nurse mgmt, assoc. Dean, state board)- individuals who occupy
designated administrative or mgmt positions in an org.
Informal (experienced staff nurses who are recognized as clinical leaders bc of their expertise,
willingness to advocate, involvement in important issues and care, etc)
,These sometimes move int0o formal leadership positions
Individuals do not occupy a designated administrative or mgmt position- these individuals are
considered informal leaders by their supervisors and peers bc of their capabilities and actions
_________= follow leaders; there are no leaders without followers and vise versa. Followers are
independent; each influence effectiveness of eachother. - answer>>followers
________= a leader's ideological statement of a desired long-term future for an organization
(requires communication, decision-making and change to work towards) - answer>>vision
_________= essential for leadership; continuous bw leaders and followers- style depends on
leadership style - answer>>communication
______-______= all leaders make decisions that affect others and their organizations success;
good at this skill is required for successful leadership - answer>>decision-making
________= transition process from old state to new state; vital to work towards vision- leaders
guide this - answer>>change
______ _______= potential influence of one individual over another - answer>>social power
What are the 6 attributes for effective leadership? - answer>>followers, vision, communication,
decision making, change and social power
What are the 6 types of social powers? - answer>>coercive, legitimate, referent, reward, expert,
informational
Name the power...
______= uses threat of punishment to get followers to respond; women more responsive to
this; works better if leader is well liked
______= "you did X for me, so I should do X for you"- leaders have power over their followers bc
of position they hold
, ______= results when followers identify with or aspire to be like their leader (can be positive or
negative)
_______= ability of one person to reward another for compliance with expectations; women
more responsive
______= results when followers respond to their leaders directions bc they perceive that the
leader knows best (ie rns are not experts in engineering)
______= based on leaders ability to influence followers to act by using clear, logical rational
arguments and info; indirect power is more effective - answer>>coercive
Legitimate
Referent
Reward
Expert
Informational
What are the 3 leadership skills that were presented in the class video? - answer>>1. Stepping
outside of comfort zone
2. Mentoring
3. Being at the table when policy decisions are being made
What skills of leaders promote retention? - answer>>listening to staff, training sessions, staff
support, be fair on and off duty for requests, staff meetings, clinical supervision and mentor,
leading from the front, setting high standards, but not unrealistic ones, social events, saying
thank you
Leaders vs. Managers? - answer>>leaders: often dont have delegated authority, but obtain
power through means
Wider vairety of roles
May or may not be part of a formal org.
Focus on group processes, info, gathering, feedback and empowering others, emphasize
interpersonal relationships, direct willing followers, have goals that may or may not reflect the
org.
Managers: org. And coord. Of the activities of a business in order to achieve defined objects
UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
JUST RELEASED
Leader who could apply 3 leadership styles:
1. Transformational
2. Transactional
3. Laissez-Faire
What are some distinguishing traits of leaders and management? - answer>>they think longer
term
They look outward toward the larger org.
They influence others beyond their own group
They emphasize vision, values and motivation
They are politically astute
They think in terms of change and renewal
What is the definition of leadership? - answer>>universally accepted definition does not exist
An interactive process that provides needed guidance and direction
What are the 3 dynamics of leadership? - answer>>1. Leader- provides guidance to followers
2. Follower- follows leader
3. Situation
Formal vs. Informal leaders - answer>>formal (ex: chief nursing officer, nursing director,
assistant director, charge nurse, nurse mgmt, assoc. Dean, state board)- individuals who occupy
designated administrative or mgmt positions in an org.
Informal (experienced staff nurses who are recognized as clinical leaders bc of their expertise,
willingness to advocate, involvement in important issues and care, etc)
,These sometimes move int0o formal leadership positions
Individuals do not occupy a designated administrative or mgmt position- these individuals are
considered informal leaders by their supervisors and peers bc of their capabilities and actions
_________= follow leaders; there are no leaders without followers and vise versa. Followers are
independent; each influence effectiveness of eachother. - answer>>followers
________= a leader's ideological statement of a desired long-term future for an organization
(requires communication, decision-making and change to work towards) - answer>>vision
_________= essential for leadership; continuous bw leaders and followers- style depends on
leadership style - answer>>communication
______-______= all leaders make decisions that affect others and their organizations success;
good at this skill is required for successful leadership - answer>>decision-making
________= transition process from old state to new state; vital to work towards vision- leaders
guide this - answer>>change
______ _______= potential influence of one individual over another - answer>>social power
What are the 6 attributes for effective leadership? - answer>>followers, vision, communication,
decision making, change and social power
What are the 6 types of social powers? - answer>>coercive, legitimate, referent, reward, expert,
informational
Name the power...
______= uses threat of punishment to get followers to respond; women more responsive to
this; works better if leader is well liked
______= "you did X for me, so I should do X for you"- leaders have power over their followers bc
of position they hold
, ______= results when followers identify with or aspire to be like their leader (can be positive or
negative)
_______= ability of one person to reward another for compliance with expectations; women
more responsive
______= results when followers respond to their leaders directions bc they perceive that the
leader knows best (ie rns are not experts in engineering)
______= based on leaders ability to influence followers to act by using clear, logical rational
arguments and info; indirect power is more effective - answer>>coercive
Legitimate
Referent
Reward
Expert
Informational
What are the 3 leadership skills that were presented in the class video? - answer>>1. Stepping
outside of comfort zone
2. Mentoring
3. Being at the table when policy decisions are being made
What skills of leaders promote retention? - answer>>listening to staff, training sessions, staff
support, be fair on and off duty for requests, staff meetings, clinical supervision and mentor,
leading from the front, setting high standards, but not unrealistic ones, social events, saying
thank you
Leaders vs. Managers? - answer>>leaders: often dont have delegated authority, but obtain
power through means
Wider vairety of roles
May or may not be part of a formal org.
Focus on group processes, info, gathering, feedback and empowering others, emphasize
interpersonal relationships, direct willing followers, have goals that may or may not reflect the
org.
Managers: org. And coord. Of the activities of a business in order to achieve defined objects
