TEST BANK LEADING AND MANAGING IN NURSING
7TH EDITION YODER-WISE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025
• Leadership Foundations & Theories
• Change Management & Strategic Planning
,• Delegation, Time, & Resource Management
• Communication & Conflict Resolution
• Staff Development & Team Building
• Shared Governance & Empowerment
• Performance Appraisal & Accountability
• Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
• Ethics & Legal Responsibilities
• Culture, Diversity & Inclusion
• Emotional Intelligence & Burnout Prevention
• Advanced Leadership Competencies
1. A nurse manager implements a decentralized decision-making structure on
the unit. What is the best description of this leadership approach?
a. All decisions are made at the executive level
b. Decisions are made at the level closest to the point of service
c. Only the nurse manager makes decisions
d. The chief nursing officer approves all changes
Decentralized decision-making empowers staff, improves responsiveness,
and enhances engagement by allowing decisions to be made by those
directly involved in patient care.
2. What is a key trait of transformational leadership?
a. Emphasis on policies and procedures
b. Inspiring and motivating others to achieve goals
, c. Maintaining strict control over staff
d. Focusing on short-term objectives
Transformational leaders inspire innovation, align team goals with
organizational vision, and foster professional growth.
3. Which type of power arises from a person's formal position in the
organization?
a. Legitimate power
b. Expert power
c. Referent power
d. Informational power
Legitimate power comes from the authority granted by a formal role or
title.
4. The nurse leader wants to improve team communication. Which action
best promotes effective team communication?
a. Assign tasks without input
b. Encourage written memos only
c. Hold regular team huddles
d. Use a suggestion box
Team huddles promote timely information sharing, build trust, and
provide real-time updates.
5. A nurse leader uses democratic leadership. What behavior is most
consistent with this style?
a. Making decisions alone
b. Seeking input and promoting team participation
, c. Delegating without feedback
d. Focusing only on task outcomes
Democratic leaders value collaboration, shared decision-making, and staff
input.
6. Which outcome best reflects successful delegation by a nurse leader?
a. The leader completes all tasks independently
b. Tasks are assigned based on skill level and completed correctly
c. Unlicensed personnel provide patient assessments
d. Only RNs perform every procedure
Effective delegation involves assigning appropriate tasks and
responsibilities while ensuring safe care.
7. A nurse leader is planning a change initiative. What is the first step in
Lewin’s Change Theory?
a. Unfreezing
b. Refreezing
c. Moving
d. Implementing
Unfreezing involves identifying the need for change and preparing people
to accept it.
8. Which component of emotional intelligence is critical for effective nurse
leadership?
a. Self-awareness
b. Clinical expertise
c. Scheduling efficiency
7TH EDITION YODER-WISE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025
• Leadership Foundations & Theories
• Change Management & Strategic Planning
,• Delegation, Time, & Resource Management
• Communication & Conflict Resolution
• Staff Development & Team Building
• Shared Governance & Empowerment
• Performance Appraisal & Accountability
• Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
• Ethics & Legal Responsibilities
• Culture, Diversity & Inclusion
• Emotional Intelligence & Burnout Prevention
• Advanced Leadership Competencies
1. A nurse manager implements a decentralized decision-making structure on
the unit. What is the best description of this leadership approach?
a. All decisions are made at the executive level
b. Decisions are made at the level closest to the point of service
c. Only the nurse manager makes decisions
d. The chief nursing officer approves all changes
Decentralized decision-making empowers staff, improves responsiveness,
and enhances engagement by allowing decisions to be made by those
directly involved in patient care.
2. What is a key trait of transformational leadership?
a. Emphasis on policies and procedures
b. Inspiring and motivating others to achieve goals
, c. Maintaining strict control over staff
d. Focusing on short-term objectives
Transformational leaders inspire innovation, align team goals with
organizational vision, and foster professional growth.
3. Which type of power arises from a person's formal position in the
organization?
a. Legitimate power
b. Expert power
c. Referent power
d. Informational power
Legitimate power comes from the authority granted by a formal role or
title.
4. The nurse leader wants to improve team communication. Which action
best promotes effective team communication?
a. Assign tasks without input
b. Encourage written memos only
c. Hold regular team huddles
d. Use a suggestion box
Team huddles promote timely information sharing, build trust, and
provide real-time updates.
5. A nurse leader uses democratic leadership. What behavior is most
consistent with this style?
a. Making decisions alone
b. Seeking input and promoting team participation
, c. Delegating without feedback
d. Focusing only on task outcomes
Democratic leaders value collaboration, shared decision-making, and staff
input.
6. Which outcome best reflects successful delegation by a nurse leader?
a. The leader completes all tasks independently
b. Tasks are assigned based on skill level and completed correctly
c. Unlicensed personnel provide patient assessments
d. Only RNs perform every procedure
Effective delegation involves assigning appropriate tasks and
responsibilities while ensuring safe care.
7. A nurse leader is planning a change initiative. What is the first step in
Lewin’s Change Theory?
a. Unfreezing
b. Refreezing
c. Moving
d. Implementing
Unfreezing involves identifying the need for change and preparing people
to accept it.
8. Which component of emotional intelligence is critical for effective nurse
leadership?
a. Self-awareness
b. Clinical expertise
c. Scheduling efficiency
