WGU Nursing Leadership and Management
Assessment PRACTICE TEST 2026 | QUESTIONS
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,Section 1: Leadership Styles and Theories (Questions 1–15)
1. A nurse manager who encourages staff to participate in decision-making and
values their input is demonstrating which leadership style?
A. Autocratic
B. Democratic
C. Laissez-faire
D. Bureaucratic
Answer: B
,Rationale: Democratic leadership involves shared decision-making and
collaboration. Autocratic leaders make decisions independently, laissez-faire
leaders provide minimal direction, and bureaucratic leaders rely strictly on rules
and policies.
2. During a code blue, the charge nurse quickly assigns roles and makes rapid
decisions without consulting staff. This is an example of:
A. Transformational leadership
B. Situational leadership
C. Autocratic leadership
D. Servant leadership
Answer: C
, Rationale: Autocratic leadership is appropriate in emergencies when quick,
decisive action is needed. The leader retains authority and gives direct orders.
3. A nurse leader who inspires staff to exceed expectations and promotes
professional growth is using which leadership style?
A. Transactional
B. Transformational
C. Laissez-faire
D. Autocratic
Answer: B
Assessment PRACTICE TEST 2026 | QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS & DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
STUDY GUIDE LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
,Section 1: Leadership Styles and Theories (Questions 1–15)
1. A nurse manager who encourages staff to participate in decision-making and
values their input is demonstrating which leadership style?
A. Autocratic
B. Democratic
C. Laissez-faire
D. Bureaucratic
Answer: B
,Rationale: Democratic leadership involves shared decision-making and
collaboration. Autocratic leaders make decisions independently, laissez-faire
leaders provide minimal direction, and bureaucratic leaders rely strictly on rules
and policies.
2. During a code blue, the charge nurse quickly assigns roles and makes rapid
decisions without consulting staff. This is an example of:
A. Transformational leadership
B. Situational leadership
C. Autocratic leadership
D. Servant leadership
Answer: C
, Rationale: Autocratic leadership is appropriate in emergencies when quick,
decisive action is needed. The leader retains authority and gives direct orders.
3. A nurse leader who inspires staff to exceed expectations and promotes
professional growth is using which leadership style?
A. Transactional
B. Transformational
C. Laissez-faire
D. Autocratic
Answer: B
