LEADING AND MANAGING IN NURSING, 7TH EDITION TEST BANK By Patricia S. Yoder-Wise ISBN-
9780323449137
1. Question: What does the nurse manager’s reflection on her feelings towards a new graduate indicate?
Answer: b. Deepening self-awareness.
2. Question: What style of leadership is evident when the head of a nursing program invites ideas from her
team?
Answer: d. Transformational.
3. Question: In involving all staff in decision-making, what theory does the manager's actions align with?
Answer: b. Complexity theory.
4. Question: What principle of complexity theory is illustrated by a new unit manager who forms networks?
Answer: c. Development of networks.
5. Question: What would be a focus of measurement according to complexity theory?
Answer: d. Staff morale and budgets.
6. Question: What does the suggestion for a unit mission derived from the organization's mission indicate?
Answer: b. A leadership tag.
7. Question: When an RN and LPN conflict affects team dynamics, what preventive action should be taken?
Answer: a. Expediency in responding to the initial dispute, once it became apparent that it could not be
resolved by the two parties themselves.
8. Question: What initial response is appropriate from a nurse manager when staff are upset about a model
change?
Answer: a. Acknowledge the loss.
9. Question: What does a nurse presenting evidence to challenge a preceptor represent?
Answer: A. Assertiveness and B. Followership.
10. Question: What type of leadership can facilitate innovation among educational teams?
Answer: d. Transformational leadership.
11. Question: In conflict situations, what is the role of effective communication?
Answer: a. To clarify misunderstandings and foster collaboration.
12. Question: What indicates a successful nursing team aimed at quality care?
Answer: b. Open communication and shared decision-making.
13. Question: How can a nurse effectively manage stress in the workplace?
Answer: c. By utilizing coping strategies and seeking support from colleagues.
31. Question: What is a key characteristic of transformational leadership in nursing?
Answer: a. Inspiring and motivating staff to achieve their full potential.
32. Question: How can a nurse manager effectively handle a conflict between team members?
Answer: c. Facilitate a private discussion between the involved parties to address the issue.
33. Question: What is the primary goal of shared governance in nursing?
Answer: b. To empower nurses to participate in decision-making processes.
34. Question: How should a nurse manager respond to staff feedback about workload concerns?
Answer: d. Acknowledge the feedback and work collaboratively to find solutions.
35. Question: What is an effective way to promote teamwork among nursing staff?
Answer: a. Organize team-building activities that encourage collaboration.
36. Question: In what way can a nurse leader demonstrate emotional intelligence?
Answer: c. By recognizing and addressing the emotional needs of both patients and staff.
37. Question: What is a common barrier to effective communication in nursing teams?
Answer: b. Hierarchical structures that discourage open dialogue.
38. Question: How can a nurse manager support professional development among staff?
Answer: d. Provide access to continuing education and training opportunities.
39. Question: What is the role of a nurse in advocating for patient care?
Answer: a. To ensure that patients' needs and preferences are communicated and respected.
, LEADING AND MANAGING IN NURSING, 7TH EDITION TEST BANK By Patricia S. Yoder-Wise ISBN-
9780323449137
40. Question: How can conflict resolution training benefit nursing teams?
Answer: c. It equips staff with skills to manage disputes constructively.
41. Question: What is a critical factor in maintaining staff morale during organizational changes?
Answer: b. Transparent communication about the changes and their implications.
42. Question: How can a nurse manager assess the effectiveness of team dynamics?
Answer: d. By conducting regular team evaluations and feedback sessions.
43. Question: What leadership style is most effective in crisis situations?
Answer: a. Authoritative leadership, which provides clear direction and guidance.
44. Question: How can a nurse leader foster a culture of safety in the workplace?
Answer: c. Encourage reporting of errors and near misses without fear of punishment.
45. Question: What is an important aspect of mentoring new nurses?
Answer: b. Providing constructive feedback and support to enhance their skills.
46. Question: How can a nurse manager promote diversity within the nursing team?
Answer: d. Implement inclusive hiring practices and celebrate cultural differences.
47. Question: What is a key benefit of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare?
Answer: a. Improved patient outcomes through comprehensive care.
48. Question: How should a nurse manager handle a situation where a team member is consistently late?
Answer: c. Address the issue privately and explore any underlying reasons.
49. Question: What is the significance of setting clear expectations for nursing staff?
Answer: b. It helps to ensure accountability and performance standards.
50. Question: How can a nurse leader effectively manage change within a unit?
Answer: d. Involve staff in the change process to gain their buy-in and support.
51. Question: What is a common sign of burnout among nursing staff?
Answer: a. Increased absenteeism and decreased job performance.
52. Question: How can a nurse manager encourage innovation in patient care practices?
Answer: c. Create an environment where staff feel safe to share new ideas.
53. Question: What is the role of feedback in team dynamics?
Answer: b. It fosters continuous improvement and strengthens relationships.
54. Question: How can a nurse manager support work-life balance for staff?
Answer: d. Offer flexible scheduling options and promote self-care practices.
55. Question: What is an effective strategy for resolving misunderstandings in a team?
Answer: a. Hold a team meeting to clarify roles and expectations.
56. Question: How can a nurse leader demonstrate accountability?
Answer: c. By taking responsibility for team outcomes and addressing issues promptly.
57. Question: What is the impact of effective delegation on nursing teams?
Answer: b. It enhances efficiency and empowers team members.
58. Question: How can a nurse manager assess the training needs of staff?
Answer: d. Conduct regular performance evaluations and solicit feedback.
59. Question: What is a key principle of conflict resolution in nursing?
Answer: a. Focus on interests rather than positions to find common ground.
60. Question: How can a nurse leader promote a positive work environment?
Answer: c. Recognize and celebrate team achievements regularly.
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1. Question: What does the nurse manager’s reflection on her feelings towards a new graduate indicate?
Answer: b. Deepening self-awareness.
2. Question: What style of leadership is evident when the head of a nursing program invites ideas from her
team?
Answer: d. Transformational.
3. Question: In involving all staff in decision-making, what theory does the manager's actions align with?
Answer: b. Complexity theory.
4. Question: What principle of complexity theory is illustrated by a new unit manager who forms networks?
Answer: c. Development of networks.
5. Question: What would be a focus of measurement according to complexity theory?
Answer: d. Staff morale and budgets.
6. Question: What does the suggestion for a unit mission derived from the organization's mission indicate?
Answer: b. A leadership tag.
7. Question: When an RN and LPN conflict affects team dynamics, what preventive action should be taken?
Answer: a. Expediency in responding to the initial dispute, once it became apparent that it could not be
resolved by the two parties themselves.
8. Question: What initial response is appropriate from a nurse manager when staff are upset about a model
change?
Answer: a. Acknowledge the loss.
9. Question: What does a nurse presenting evidence to challenge a preceptor represent?
Answer: A. Assertiveness and B. Followership.
10. Question: What type of leadership can facilitate innovation among educational teams?
Answer: d. Transformational leadership.
11. Question: In conflict situations, what is the role of effective communication?
Answer: a. To clarify misunderstandings and foster collaboration.
12. Question: What indicates a successful nursing team aimed at quality care?
Answer: b. Open communication and shared decision-making.
13. Question: How can a nurse effectively manage stress in the workplace?
Answer: c. By utilizing coping strategies and seeking support from colleagues.
31. Question: What is a key characteristic of transformational leadership in nursing?
Answer: a. Inspiring and motivating staff to achieve their full potential.
32. Question: How can a nurse manager effectively handle a conflict between team members?
Answer: c. Facilitate a private discussion between the involved parties to address the issue.
33. Question: What is the primary goal of shared governance in nursing?
Answer: b. To empower nurses to participate in decision-making processes.
34. Question: How should a nurse manager respond to staff feedback about workload concerns?
Answer: d. Acknowledge the feedback and work collaboratively to find solutions.
35. Question: What is an effective way to promote teamwork among nursing staff?
Answer: a. Organize team-building activities that encourage collaboration.
36. Question: In what way can a nurse leader demonstrate emotional intelligence?
Answer: c. By recognizing and addressing the emotional needs of both patients and staff.
37. Question: What is a common barrier to effective communication in nursing teams?
Answer: b. Hierarchical structures that discourage open dialogue.
38. Question: How can a nurse manager support professional development among staff?
Answer: d. Provide access to continuing education and training opportunities.
39. Question: What is the role of a nurse in advocating for patient care?
Answer: a. To ensure that patients' needs and preferences are communicated and respected.
, LEADING AND MANAGING IN NURSING, 7TH EDITION TEST BANK By Patricia S. Yoder-Wise ISBN-
9780323449137
40. Question: How can conflict resolution training benefit nursing teams?
Answer: c. It equips staff with skills to manage disputes constructively.
41. Question: What is a critical factor in maintaining staff morale during organizational changes?
Answer: b. Transparent communication about the changes and their implications.
42. Question: How can a nurse manager assess the effectiveness of team dynamics?
Answer: d. By conducting regular team evaluations and feedback sessions.
43. Question: What leadership style is most effective in crisis situations?
Answer: a. Authoritative leadership, which provides clear direction and guidance.
44. Question: How can a nurse leader foster a culture of safety in the workplace?
Answer: c. Encourage reporting of errors and near misses without fear of punishment.
45. Question: What is an important aspect of mentoring new nurses?
Answer: b. Providing constructive feedback and support to enhance their skills.
46. Question: How can a nurse manager promote diversity within the nursing team?
Answer: d. Implement inclusive hiring practices and celebrate cultural differences.
47. Question: What is a key benefit of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare?
Answer: a. Improved patient outcomes through comprehensive care.
48. Question: How should a nurse manager handle a situation where a team member is consistently late?
Answer: c. Address the issue privately and explore any underlying reasons.
49. Question: What is the significance of setting clear expectations for nursing staff?
Answer: b. It helps to ensure accountability and performance standards.
50. Question: How can a nurse leader effectively manage change within a unit?
Answer: d. Involve staff in the change process to gain their buy-in and support.
51. Question: What is a common sign of burnout among nursing staff?
Answer: a. Increased absenteeism and decreased job performance.
52. Question: How can a nurse manager encourage innovation in patient care practices?
Answer: c. Create an environment where staff feel safe to share new ideas.
53. Question: What is the role of feedback in team dynamics?
Answer: b. It fosters continuous improvement and strengthens relationships.
54. Question: How can a nurse manager support work-life balance for staff?
Answer: d. Offer flexible scheduling options and promote self-care practices.
55. Question: What is an effective strategy for resolving misunderstandings in a team?
Answer: a. Hold a team meeting to clarify roles and expectations.
56. Question: How can a nurse leader demonstrate accountability?
Answer: c. By taking responsibility for team outcomes and addressing issues promptly.
57. Question: What is the impact of effective delegation on nursing teams?
Answer: b. It enhances efficiency and empowers team members.
58. Question: How can a nurse manager assess the training needs of staff?
Answer: d. Conduct regular performance evaluations and solicit feedback.
59. Question: What is a key principle of conflict resolution in nursing?
Answer: a. Focus on interests rather than positions to find common ground.
60. Question: How can a nurse leader promote a positive work environment?
Answer: c. Recognize and celebrate team achievements regularly.
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