NURS 242 Exam 1 LATEST VERSION 118 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH STUDY GUIDE
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1. Formal Leader- oflcially sanctioned leadership based on the authority of a formal position
ship
2. Informal Leader- unoflcial leadership accorded to a person by other members of the organization
ship
3. Attributes and -Followers
Criteria to Lead- -Vision
ership -Communication
-Decision Making
-Change
-Social Power
4. Followers -most employees spend the greatest part of their work life as followers
-leaders are followers in some settings, activities, and situations
-ettectiveness of leadership depends on the relationship between leaders and
followers
5. Desired Qualities -confident
of Followers -honest
-credible
-committed to the organization
-able to manage themselves well
6. Vision a long-term goal describing "what" an organization wants to become. It is a clear
sense of the future and the actions needed to get there. Uses communication,
decision making, and change
7. Communication -essential for ettective leadership, regardless of leadership style
-however, it is influenced by leadership style
, NURS 242 Exam 1 LATEST VERSION 118 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH STUDY GUIDE
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8. Social Power -Leadership power comes from a variety of sources, such as the position held
-Leadership style influences how leaders use power
-Types of power include: coercive, legitimate, referent, reward, expert, and infor-
mational
9. Great Man/Trait -Based on the assumption leaders are born not made
Theory -When a situation demands leadership a leader emerges to assume control
-traits can be used as criteria to select ettective leaders (personality, intellect, social
attributes)
10. Effective Behav- -high concern for employee needs, feelings, and morale
ioral Leadership -Address task accomplishment and organizational productivity
11. Situational and -aims to explain why some leadership approaches are ettective in one situation
Contingency The- and not in another
ory -Challenges that "there is one best way to lead"
-Education and training gained importance during this wave
12. Charismatic -influence their followers through their personality and charm
Leadership -develops an emotional relationship with followers
-motivates followers
13. *Transformation- They "Transform" followers so they accomplish more than they thought possible
al Leaders*
-convey high expectations to their followers
-challenges their assumptions about what can be attained
-builds followers commitment to the organization
-Rouse followers to achieve something of significance
-positive ettect on individual initiative and accomplishment
-encourage trust and performance within work groups
*-Long-term vision*
*-identifies common values*
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*-is a caretaker*
*-inspires others with vision*
*-looks at ettects*
*-empowers others*
14. Complexity Lead- -Assumes interconnectedness among the parts of a system and between the
ership system and its external environment
-Recognizes that organizational processes are non-linear and unpredictable
-Makes changes through positive and negative feedback
-Workers are invited to connect and create a solution, while the leader provides
necessary resources
15. Clinical Leader- -statt nurse behaviors that provide direction and support to clients and the health
ship care team in the delivery of patient care
-influences and coordinates pt's, families, and the health care team for the pur-
pose for integrating the care they provide for positive outcomes
-Do NOT hold formal management positions
16. *Characteristics 1- Practice skills, expert knowledge, use of evidence based rationale,
of Clinical systematic, critical circumspect, and rapid thinking skills
Leaders* 2- ettective communication skills, role modeling, behaviors, and team
empower- ment
3- Positive attitude, reflective practice, leadership of change, dynamism,
integrity and consistency
17. Developing Clin- 1st Stage: "I am aware of clinical leadership in nursing"
ical Leadership 2nd Stage: "Integration of clinical leadership in my actions"
Tools 3rd Stage: "Active leadership with pt family, sometimes with colleagues"
4th Stage: "Active leadership with the team"
5th Stage: "Embedded clinical leadership extended to organizational level and
beyond"
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1. Formal Leader- oflcially sanctioned leadership based on the authority of a formal position
ship
2. Informal Leader- unoflcial leadership accorded to a person by other members of the organization
ship
3. Attributes and -Followers
Criteria to Lead- -Vision
ership -Communication
-Decision Making
-Change
-Social Power
4. Followers -most employees spend the greatest part of their work life as followers
-leaders are followers in some settings, activities, and situations
-ettectiveness of leadership depends on the relationship between leaders and
followers
5. Desired Qualities -confident
of Followers -honest
-credible
-committed to the organization
-able to manage themselves well
6. Vision a long-term goal describing "what" an organization wants to become. It is a clear
sense of the future and the actions needed to get there. Uses communication,
decision making, and change
7. Communication -essential for ettective leadership, regardless of leadership style
-however, it is influenced by leadership style
, NURS 242 Exam 1 LATEST VERSION 118 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH STUDY GUIDE
DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS, LATEST UPDATE 2025
8. Social Power -Leadership power comes from a variety of sources, such as the position held
-Leadership style influences how leaders use power
-Types of power include: coercive, legitimate, referent, reward, expert, and infor-
mational
9. Great Man/Trait -Based on the assumption leaders are born not made
Theory -When a situation demands leadership a leader emerges to assume control
-traits can be used as criteria to select ettective leaders (personality, intellect, social
attributes)
10. Effective Behav- -high concern for employee needs, feelings, and morale
ioral Leadership -Address task accomplishment and organizational productivity
11. Situational and -aims to explain why some leadership approaches are ettective in one situation
Contingency The- and not in another
ory -Challenges that "there is one best way to lead"
-Education and training gained importance during this wave
12. Charismatic -influence their followers through their personality and charm
Leadership -develops an emotional relationship with followers
-motivates followers
13. *Transformation- They "Transform" followers so they accomplish more than they thought possible
al Leaders*
-convey high expectations to their followers
-challenges their assumptions about what can be attained
-builds followers commitment to the organization
-Rouse followers to achieve something of significance
-positive ettect on individual initiative and accomplishment
-encourage trust and performance within work groups
*-Long-term vision*
*-identifies common values*
, NURS 242 Exam 1
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*-is a caretaker*
*-inspires others with vision*
*-looks at ettects*
*-empowers others*
14. Complexity Lead- -Assumes interconnectedness among the parts of a system and between the
ership system and its external environment
-Recognizes that organizational processes are non-linear and unpredictable
-Makes changes through positive and negative feedback
-Workers are invited to connect and create a solution, while the leader provides
necessary resources
15. Clinical Leader- -statt nurse behaviors that provide direction and support to clients and the health
ship care team in the delivery of patient care
-influences and coordinates pt's, families, and the health care team for the pur-
pose for integrating the care they provide for positive outcomes
-Do NOT hold formal management positions
16. *Characteristics 1- Practice skills, expert knowledge, use of evidence based rationale,
of Clinical systematic, critical circumspect, and rapid thinking skills
Leaders* 2- ettective communication skills, role modeling, behaviors, and team
empower- ment
3- Positive attitude, reflective practice, leadership of change, dynamism,
integrity and consistency
17. Developing Clin- 1st Stage: "I am aware of clinical leadership in nursing"
ical Leadership 2nd Stage: "Integration of clinical leadership in my actions"
Tools 3rd Stage: "Active leadership with pt family, sometimes with colleagues"
4th Stage: "Active leadership with the team"
5th Stage: "Embedded clinical leadership extended to organizational level and
beyond"
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