NCLEX/ATI/HESI Exam Bank: Nursing Leadership, Team Management & Decision-Making

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Test bank for Leadership and Nursing Care Management.




Table of Contents

Topic 1: Principles of Leadership and Management in Nursing.......................................................2
Topic 2: Communication and Conflict Resolution in Nursing Leadership......................................11
Topic 3: Delegation, Supervision, and Time Management in Nursing Leadership........................21
Topic 4: Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving in Leadership..........................31
Topic 5: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Nursing Leadership............................................40
Topic 6: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Nursing Leadership.....................................49
Topic 7: Staffing, Scheduling, and Human Resource Management in Nursing Leadership...........59
Topic 8: Conflict Resolution and Communication in Leadership...................................................68
Topic 9: Budgeting, Financial Management, and Resource Allocation in Nursing Leadership......78
Topic 10: Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation in Nursing Leadership....................................87
Topic 11: Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing Leadership...............................................................96
Topic 12: Patient Safety, Risk Management, and Quality Improvement in Leadership...............105
Topic 13: Staffing, Scheduling, and Productivity in Nursing Leadership......................................115
Topic 14: Conflict Management and Team Building in Nursing Leadership................................124
Topic 15: Leadership Roles in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.................133

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Topic 1: Principles of Leadership and Management in Nursing




Question 1:

Which of the following is a primary role of a nurse leader in a
healthcare organization?
A. Administering medications
B. Performing daily patient care
C. Influencing staff to achieve organizational goals
D. Documenting patient care activities

Correct Answer: C. Influencing staff to achieve organizational goals
Rationale: Nurse leaders are responsible for inspiring and guiding staff
towards achieving common goals, such as improving patient outcomes,
fostering teamwork, and maintaining high standards of care.




Question 2:

What leadership style is most effective in a crisis situation requiring
quick decision-making?
A. Laissez-faire
B. Democratic
C. Transformational
D. Autocratic

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Correct Answer: D. Autocratic
Rationale: Autocratic leaders make decisions quickly without input from
others, which is beneficial in emergencies or high-pressure situations
where time is critical.




Question 3:

Which management function involves setting goals and determining
how best to achieve them?
A. Leading
B. Controlling
C. Organizing
D. Planning

Correct Answer: D. Planning
Rationale: Planning is the process of setting objectives and outlining the
steps necessary to achieve them, making it a foundational management
function.




Question 4:

Transformational leadership is best characterized by which of the
following?
A. Giving clear orders and monitoring compliance
B. Inspiring and motivating followers to achieve more
C. Allowing employees to make all decisions
D. Focusing on routine and task completion

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Correct Answer: B. Inspiring and motivating followers to achieve more
Rationale: Transformational leaders engage and inspire staff, encouraging
innovation and higher performance levels.




Question 5:

What does the term "shared governance" mean in nursing
leadership?
A. Nurses follow orders from top administration
B. Nurses delegate all decisions to physicians
C. Nurses participate in decision-making processes
D. Nurses are excluded from policy discussions

Correct Answer: C. Nurses participate in decision-making processes
Rationale: Shared governance empowers nurses to have a voice in clinical
and organizational decisions, leading to increased job satisfaction and
improved care quality.




Question 6:

Which characteristic is most essential for effective nursing
leadership?
A. Clinical expertise
B. Technical writing skills
C. Charisma and vision
D. Financial management