PNR 400 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS
, PNR 400 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS
1. Richard is interested in leadership positions within his nursing organizations. Although he has been in the same unit
for 10 years, he has only attended two workshops during that time and has steadfastly refused opportunities to engage
in leadership development opportunities or other learning offered as part of the hospital’s succession planning
strategy. He says he is interested in a leadership role primarily because it will give him a more stable work schedule
and will enable him to spend more time with his family. Richard’s demonstrating attributes of which leadership style?
a. Laissez-faire leadership
b. Situational leadership
c. Participatory leadership
d.
2. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about leadership?
a. Leaders have the ability to influence others
b. Leadership involves both leaders and followers
c. A leader is someone who provides direction
d. A leader does not need followers
3. Which of the following statements is FALSE about RNs and RPNs?
a. Both RNs and RPNs are accountable for their actions
b. The continuing competence CNO standard has additional requirements for RNs
c. Both RNs and RPNs study from the same body of knowledge
d. Consultation and collaboration are essential for both RNs and RPNs.
4. Common elements of transformation leadership approaches include which of the following?
a. Communicating a shared vision
b. Engaging others
c. Enabling others
d. All of the above
5. Which of the following is a quality of emotional intelligence that is thought be useful in leading others?
a. Using power to pressure those who fail to meet expectations
b. Self-regulation managing emotions so they do not interfere with the task to be completed
c. Making decisions without input from team members
d. Avoiding responsibility by delegating decision-making to others
6. The primary purpose of the code of conduct is to achieve which of the following?
a. Outlining the requirements to develop therapeutic relationships
b. Clarifying expectations for the public of the behavior and conduct hat a nurse must uphold
c. Clarifying expectations for the nursing profession of the competencies that the nurse is to uphold.
d. Providing a process for the public to report poor care or submit complaints
7. A nurse noticed that a client has tripled and fallen, as they were walking down the hallway. The nurse demonstrates
critical thinking by doing which of the following?
a. Completing a set of vital signs
b. Assessing the client for pain, physical injuries and checking for changes in neuro status
c. Calling the family to let them know about the fall
d. Moving the client to a wheelchair
8. Under what circumstances can a person who is not authorized to perform a controlled act,perform one?
a. When the request comes directly from a client
b. When there is no one available to perform the act
c. There are no restrictions to performing controlled acts
d. When providing first aid or temporary assistance in an emergency
9. A new graduate nurse who has just written and passed the recent REx-PN exams will need to register with which
organization for licensure to use the title of RPN?
a. CNO