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1. In an attempt to persuade employ- ANS: A
ees to bargain for another type Correct: Unfreeze is correct because the change agent
of health insurance, a handout is promotes problem identification and encourages aware-
circulated that describes the pre- ness of the need for change. In alignment with Lewin's
sent employees' health care insur- stages of change (unfreezing, moving, and refreez-
ance as being insensitive, limiting ing), education and involvement are keys to successful
choices of care providers, and pro- change. People must believe that improvement is possi-
viding inferior care. This reflects ble before they will be willing to consider chang
which aspect of Lewin's planned
change?

a. Unfreeze
b. Move
c. Refreeze
d. Acceptance

2. One difference between a leader ANS: C
and a manager is that a: Correct: The terms leadership and management are of-
ten used interchangeably, and it is difficult to discuss
a.leader has legitimate authority. one without discussing the other. However, these roles
b.manager motivates and inspires have specific traits unique to themselves. The manager is
others. the coordinator of resources (time, people, and supplies)
c.manager focuses on coordinat- needed to achieve outcomes.
ing resources.
d.leader focuses on accomplishing
goals of the organization.

3. The first step in the nursing ANS: B
process and in the problem-solv- Correct: The nursing process, which is familiar to nurses
ing process is to: who address patient care needs, can be applied to all
management activities that require decision-making and
a. identify the problem. problem-solving. As in the nursing process and the prob-


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b. gather information. lem-solving process, one must first gather information
c. consider the consequences. about the problem or situation.
d. implement interventions.

4. An explosion just occurred at the ANS: A
local factory, and hundreds of em- Correct: The dynamics of the situation demand that the
ployees have sustained varying leader take control and direct employees to specific ac-
degrees of injury. Which type of tions in response to the emergency.
nursing leadership is most effec-
tive in this situation?

a.Autocratic
b.Democratic
c.Laissez-faire
d.Referent

5. An RN with excellent assessment ANS: C
and psychomotor skills would de- Correct: Seven primary sources of power are known. Ex-
rive power on the basis of which pert power is based on knowledge, skills, and informa-
source? tion.


A. Rewards
B. Coercion
C. Expert
D. Legitimate

6. Managers who exhibit an author- ANS: C
itative behavioral style are most Correct: Seven primary sources of power are known. Co-
likely to use which source of pow- ercive power is based on fear of punishment or failure
er? to comply. Coercive power fits well into the authoritative
behavioral style because authoritative managers dictate
a.Informal the work with much control, usually ignore the ideas or

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