BSN 225 Leadership Exam Questions and Answers All Correct

BSN 225 Leadership Exam Questions and Answers All Correct A new nurse manager is attending a week-long training course to learn to become a better leader. Which leadership theory best matches this nurse manager's actions? Transformational Behavioral Trait Situational - Answer-Behavioral Behavioral theories focus on how leaders behave with the assumption that they can be taught to be good leaders. The nurse manager in this scenario is acting under this theory by attending a training course to become a better leader. Question 1 of 19 A nurse manager is concerned with restocking the emergency cart, creating the staff schedule, requesting floor stock from pharmacy, and checking the orders on patient charts. Based on contemporary leadership theories, which type of leader accurately describes this nurse? - Answer-Transactional Transactional leadership is concerned with day-to-day operations. The focus is on getting the job done. Question 3 of 19 The staff nurse who is recognized by peers as being a leader is demonstrating which type of leadership? Appointed Formal Informal Assumed - Answer-Informal Informal leaders do not hold a formal position as a leader but are recognized as a leader by their peers. Question 4 of 19 Which leadership style is most useful in reducing errors or during a health crisis situation in the workplace? Autocratic Bureaucratic Democratic Laissez-faire - Answer-Autocratic The autocratic leadership style is most useful in crisis situations. The autocratic leader exerts strong control over subordinates, but in a crisis such as CPR, an autocratic leader who is in control fits the situation well. Question 5 of 19 Which leadership style is represented by a leader who believes that employees want little or no direction in obtaining organizational goals? Bureaucratic Laissez-faire Autocratic Democratic - Answer-Laissez-faire Laissez-faire leaders are permissive and provide little or no direction to employees. Question 6 of 19 A nurse manager is discussing nursing assignments with team members and makes the following statement: "We are going to do what I think is best." Which leadership style is being demonstrated? Autocratic Bureaucratic Democratic Laissez-faire - Answer-Autocratic The autocratic leader tells his or her employees what to do and how to do it, without considering their advice. Question 7 of 19 Which qualities do effective nurse leaders possess? Select all that apply. Integrity Humility Education Personality Openness - Answer-Integrity Humility Openness Question 8 of 19 Match the leadership quality with the appropriate behavior. Demonstrating clear ethical principles Integrity Spending time needed to accomplish tasks Dedication Giving credit where it is due Magnanimity Appreciating others' contributions Compassion - Answer- Question 9 of 19 Which characteristics of effective leaders inspire successful teams? Select all that apply. Uses excellent communication skills Uses different leadership styles appropriately Seeks multiple opinions Identifies and supports change Readily assigns blame Displays understanding and empathy - Answer-Uses excellent communication skills Uses different leadership styles appropriately Seeks multiple opinions Identifies and supports change Displays understanding and empathy Question 10 of 19 Staff members recognize which skill in nurse managers who hold themselves accountable with the highest level of ethical behavior? Business sense Professionalism Leadership aptitude Communication - Answer-Professionalism Professionalism refers to the ability to hold others and oneself accountable for actions and outcomes. Managers exhibit professionalism when holding themselves to the highest standard of accountability and ethical behavior.