Chapter 6: Leadership Roles &
Management Functions
A committee is evaluating a number of LPN/LVNs who have applied to be team leaders. The committee
recognizes that which LPN/LVN will have more difficulty in the leadership role if what is identified as a
way of managing time on a day-to-day basis? - correct answerThe LPN/LVN who manages by crisis and
completes tasks as the necessity of the task occurs
A new nurse asks a mentor for advice about the best ways to manage time. Which of the following
techniques would the nurse mentor be most likely to recommend? - correct answerUse a worksheet to
identify specific tasks.
A nurse has been the Wound Care/Stoma nurse at a hospital for many years. The nurse has an amazing
rapport not only with colleagues but with clients. People seem to hang on every word of education or
encouragement the nurse offers. What type of power does the nurse wield? - correct answerexpert
power
A nurse is considered powerful by her peers because her mother is a well-known community leader and
her aunt is an administrator at the same hospital. Which of the following is the power this nurse has? -
correct answerReferent power
A nurse is figuring out the best way to manage her clinical time. Place in order the sequence the nurse
should use, from first step to last. - correct answerPlan and establish priorities.
Complete the highest priority task.
Move from completing one task to beginning another.
Re-assess and reprioritize tasks based on any changes.
A nurse is responsible for the following duties with a client. Place the tasks in the order of priority for
the nurse to address them, from highest to lowest. - correct answerAssessing neurologic stability.
Administering antidiarrheal medication.
Assisting the client to complete menu card for next meal.
Placing an extra pillow behind the client's back.
, A nurse is successful in promoting change on his nursing division. This nurse would be considered a(an) -
correct answerLeader
A nurse manager has directed a registered nurse who is out of school for one year to become a member
of the institution's policy and procedure committee. A goal in her delegation is - correct answerTo assist
the nurse to grow in her profession
A nurse manager informs the staff members during a meeting that unlicensed assistive personnel will no
longer be allowed to check patients' blood glucose levels. The nurse manager informs the group this was
a new policy on the unit, and discussions will not change the enforcement of this policy. What type of
leadership style is the nurse manager demonstrating? - correct answerAutocratic
A nurse manager makes all of the decisions for staff activities. What type of leadership is demonstrated
by this action? - correct answerautocratic
A nurse manager she must provide care to her clients and her employees under the constraints of her
resources. This involves maintaining the financial constraints of her division. What term best describes
this scenario - correct answerResource management
A nurse working on leadership skills should keep in mind the following accurate statement regarding
leaders: - correct answerAll nurse leaders began as inexperienced nurses.
A patient wants to sign them self out of the hospital against medical advice (AMA). After talking with the
patient at length, you determine that the patient is fully aware of all the ramifications of this decision.
What would the nurse as a patient advocate? - correct answerMake sure the patient has a follow-up
appointment
A supervisor invests much time and energy in talking with staff within the department to gather data for
departmental goals, promotion of teamwork, and attainment of job satisfaction. While an excellent
integrated leader/manager, what is the supervisor's key function as department manager? - correct
answeraccountability for task accomplishment
A team leader in a healthcare facility is using an autocratic leadership style. What should the team
leader do when dealing with a life-threatening emergency situation? - correct answerInstruct the staff
members on duties they need to do
Management Functions
A committee is evaluating a number of LPN/LVNs who have applied to be team leaders. The committee
recognizes that which LPN/LVN will have more difficulty in the leadership role if what is identified as a
way of managing time on a day-to-day basis? - correct answerThe LPN/LVN who manages by crisis and
completes tasks as the necessity of the task occurs
A new nurse asks a mentor for advice about the best ways to manage time. Which of the following
techniques would the nurse mentor be most likely to recommend? - correct answerUse a worksheet to
identify specific tasks.
A nurse has been the Wound Care/Stoma nurse at a hospital for many years. The nurse has an amazing
rapport not only with colleagues but with clients. People seem to hang on every word of education or
encouragement the nurse offers. What type of power does the nurse wield? - correct answerexpert
power
A nurse is considered powerful by her peers because her mother is a well-known community leader and
her aunt is an administrator at the same hospital. Which of the following is the power this nurse has? -
correct answerReferent power
A nurse is figuring out the best way to manage her clinical time. Place in order the sequence the nurse
should use, from first step to last. - correct answerPlan and establish priorities.
Complete the highest priority task.
Move from completing one task to beginning another.
Re-assess and reprioritize tasks based on any changes.
A nurse is responsible for the following duties with a client. Place the tasks in the order of priority for
the nurse to address them, from highest to lowest. - correct answerAssessing neurologic stability.
Administering antidiarrheal medication.
Assisting the client to complete menu card for next meal.
Placing an extra pillow behind the client's back.
, A nurse is successful in promoting change on his nursing division. This nurse would be considered a(an) -
correct answerLeader
A nurse manager has directed a registered nurse who is out of school for one year to become a member
of the institution's policy and procedure committee. A goal in her delegation is - correct answerTo assist
the nurse to grow in her profession
A nurse manager informs the staff members during a meeting that unlicensed assistive personnel will no
longer be allowed to check patients' blood glucose levels. The nurse manager informs the group this was
a new policy on the unit, and discussions will not change the enforcement of this policy. What type of
leadership style is the nurse manager demonstrating? - correct answerAutocratic
A nurse manager makes all of the decisions for staff activities. What type of leadership is demonstrated
by this action? - correct answerautocratic
A nurse manager she must provide care to her clients and her employees under the constraints of her
resources. This involves maintaining the financial constraints of her division. What term best describes
this scenario - correct answerResource management
A nurse working on leadership skills should keep in mind the following accurate statement regarding
leaders: - correct answerAll nurse leaders began as inexperienced nurses.
A patient wants to sign them self out of the hospital against medical advice (AMA). After talking with the
patient at length, you determine that the patient is fully aware of all the ramifications of this decision.
What would the nurse as a patient advocate? - correct answerMake sure the patient has a follow-up
appointment
A supervisor invests much time and energy in talking with staff within the department to gather data for
departmental goals, promotion of teamwork, and attainment of job satisfaction. While an excellent
integrated leader/manager, what is the supervisor's key function as department manager? - correct
answeraccountability for task accomplishment
A team leader in a healthcare facility is using an autocratic leadership style. What should the team
leader do when dealing with a life-threatening emergency situation? - correct answerInstruct the staff
members on duties they need to do
