HESI Hints Leadership and Management
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Who should explain a surgical procedure to a pt? - Correct answer-RN should
make sure that the operative permit is signed and on the chart. It is NOT the RN's
responsibility to explain the procedure to the client.
Good Samaritan Act? - Correct answer-Means of protecting a nurse when he or she
is performing emergency care
If the nurse carries out a provider's prescription that she is not prepared for and
does not inform the provider about her lack of preparation? - Correct answer-The
nurse is soley responsible for any damages.
If nurse informs provider of her lack of preparation in carrying out a prescription
and carries out the prescription anywa? - Correct answer-The nurse and the
physician are liable for damages
Can the nurse alter the prescription dosage of drug? - Correct answer-NEVER.
Nursing judgement cannot be substituted with medical judgement. If she believes
the dosage is wrong, she should inform the health care provider, record the
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, response of the provider, inform the nursing supervisor, refuse to carry out wrong
prescription.
What should a nurse do if she believes a provider's prescription is made with poor
judgement? - i.e. she doesn't believe the pt needs a tranquilizer. - Correct answer-
Record that the health care provider was notified and that the prescription was
questioned. Carry out the prescription as ordered.
Nurse Practice Acts govern policies related to making assignments. Ie for a sterile
dressing change: - Correct answer-Should be done by an RN or LPN-licensed
practical nurse, who has been checked off this procedure.
What does assertive communication start with? - Correct answer-"I need" rather
than "you must"
Motivation comes from within an individual. What can a nurse leader provide? -
Correct answer-Nurse leader can provide an environment that will promote
motivation through positive feedback, respect, and seeking input. Look for
responses that demonstrate these behaviors.
What kind of style does effective leadership require? - Correct answer-Assertive
communication=democratic/participative. Does not require passive=laissez
faire/permissive or aggressive= authoritative/autocratic.
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Who should explain a surgical procedure to a pt? - Correct answer-RN should
make sure that the operative permit is signed and on the chart. It is NOT the RN's
responsibility to explain the procedure to the client.
Good Samaritan Act? - Correct answer-Means of protecting a nurse when he or she
is performing emergency care
If the nurse carries out a provider's prescription that she is not prepared for and
does not inform the provider about her lack of preparation? - Correct answer-The
nurse is soley responsible for any damages.
If nurse informs provider of her lack of preparation in carrying out a prescription
and carries out the prescription anywa? - Correct answer-The nurse and the
physician are liable for damages
Can the nurse alter the prescription dosage of drug? - Correct answer-NEVER.
Nursing judgement cannot be substituted with medical judgement. If she believes
the dosage is wrong, she should inform the health care provider, record the
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, response of the provider, inform the nursing supervisor, refuse to carry out wrong
prescription.
What should a nurse do if she believes a provider's prescription is made with poor
judgement? - i.e. she doesn't believe the pt needs a tranquilizer. - Correct answer-
Record that the health care provider was notified and that the prescription was
questioned. Carry out the prescription as ordered.
Nurse Practice Acts govern policies related to making assignments. Ie for a sterile
dressing change: - Correct answer-Should be done by an RN or LPN-licensed
practical nurse, who has been checked off this procedure.
What does assertive communication start with? - Correct answer-"I need" rather
than "you must"
Motivation comes from within an individual. What can a nurse leader provide? -
Correct answer-Nurse leader can provide an environment that will promote
motivation through positive feedback, respect, and seeking input. Look for
responses that demonstrate these behaviors.
What kind of style does effective leadership require? - Correct answer-Assertive
communication=democratic/participative. Does not require passive=laissez
faire/permissive or aggressive= authoritative/autocratic.
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