Nursing Leadership Midterm graded A+ pass
A nurse manager is an example of an individual who utilizes the organizational theory of management in the
hospital. Which description accurately describes essential qualities of a manager who adheres to the
organizational model?
A. The primary focus of the nurse manager is on what will be the most beneficial for the organization as a
whole.
B. The nurse manager is concerned with outcomes for the organization, the individual staff and patients.
C. The patient outcomes and satisfaction are the most important concerns of the nurse manager.
D. The nurse manager focuses on the staff, but more importantly the organization as a whole. - ansB. The
nurse manager is concerned with outcomes for the organization, the individual staff and patients
1) An employee comes into work dressed casually, does not try to take on extra work to benefit the
company, and leaves as soon as it is time to clock out. Which group will the leader most likely place this
employee into?
A. In-group
B. Always-group
C. Out-group
D. Leader-group - ansC. Out-group
A benefit to being in the in-group may include:
A. Being ignored
B. Not having any influence in decisions
C. Receiving an advancement opportunity
D. Having to work holidays - ansC. Receiving an advancement opportunity
A charge nurse asks a newly licensed nurse which are characteristics of the Hawthorne effect. Which of the
following answers by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further education?
A. The physical conditions of work aren't as important to employees as the need for recognition, security,
and a sense of belonging
B. If employees are being watched, their productivity will increase, even if physical conditions worsen
,C. If employees work longer hours and their rest breaks are cut, productivity will decrease
D. If employees communicate with supervisors and feel like part of the team, productivity will rise - ansC. If
employees are being watched, their productivity will increase, even if physical conditions worsen
A fellow nurse has just given you constructive criticism on how you handled a situation with a patient's
family that resulted in a poor outcome. Which of the following would be an emotionally intelligent response
to her critique?
A. "Thanks, but I think I know how to handle a patient's family."
B. "I have my way of doing things and you have yours."
C. "Thank you for your critique. I'm going to think about what you said and see if it could help me better
handle a patient's situation in the future."
D. "I did not ask for you advice." - ansC. "Thank you for your critique. I'm going to think about what you said
and see if it could help me better handle a patient's situation in the future."
A framework for studying faster and more efficient ways to do jobs, including surgery is known as:
A. Theory of humanistic and democratic values
B. Achievement motivation theory
C. Theory X
D. Efficiency theory - ansD. Efficiency theory
A nurse administrator shows high concern for both tasks and people. Which type on the leadership grid is
he/she exemplifying?
A. 1:1
B. 9:9
C. 1:9
D. 5:5 - ansB. 9:9
A nurse instructor is explaining the leadership grid, which statement by the nursing student requires a need
for further teaching?
, A. "The leadership grid is a task versus person preference grid"
B. "The leadership grid only compares two aspects of leadership"
C. "The 1:1 type of leader has low concern for the tasks and the people"
D. "The 1:9 type of leadership is the most productive and efficient" - ansD. "The 1:9 type of leadership is the
most productive and efficient"
A nurse manager is reviewing leadership theories with the nurse. She asks the nurse to describe the great
man leadership theory. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?
A. "Great man theory proposes that effective leaders are born, not made."
B. "Great man theory proposes that anyone can learn to be a leader."
C. "Great man theory describes a leadership style in which the leader uses threats and fear to achieve
confidence."
D. "Great man theory helps clarify the path to a goal, removes roadblocks, and increases rewards along the
way." - ansA. "Great man theory proposes that effective leaders are born, not made."
A nurse manager takes a "hands-off" approach in leadership and trusts her responsible nursing staff to make
their own decisions and manage their own problems. This is an example of what type of leadership style?
A. Authoritarian
B. Democratic
C. Laissez-faire
D. Noninterference - ansC. Lassez-faire
A nurse manager that establishes meaningful relationships, shows compassion, and strives towards a
common goal with the rest of their team members exhibits which type of leadership style?
A. Exploitative authoritative
B. Authentic leadership
C. Laissez-faire
D. Benevolent authoritative - ansB. Authentic leadership
A nurse manager is an example of an individual who utilizes the organizational theory of management in the
hospital. Which description accurately describes essential qualities of a manager who adheres to the
organizational model?
A. The primary focus of the nurse manager is on what will be the most beneficial for the organization as a
whole.
B. The nurse manager is concerned with outcomes for the organization, the individual staff and patients.
C. The patient outcomes and satisfaction are the most important concerns of the nurse manager.
D. The nurse manager focuses on the staff, but more importantly the organization as a whole. - ansB. The
nurse manager is concerned with outcomes for the organization, the individual staff and patients
1) An employee comes into work dressed casually, does not try to take on extra work to benefit the
company, and leaves as soon as it is time to clock out. Which group will the leader most likely place this
employee into?
A. In-group
B. Always-group
C. Out-group
D. Leader-group - ansC. Out-group
A benefit to being in the in-group may include:
A. Being ignored
B. Not having any influence in decisions
C. Receiving an advancement opportunity
D. Having to work holidays - ansC. Receiving an advancement opportunity
A charge nurse asks a newly licensed nurse which are characteristics of the Hawthorne effect. Which of the
following answers by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further education?
A. The physical conditions of work aren't as important to employees as the need for recognition, security,
and a sense of belonging
B. If employees are being watched, their productivity will increase, even if physical conditions worsen
,C. If employees work longer hours and their rest breaks are cut, productivity will decrease
D. If employees communicate with supervisors and feel like part of the team, productivity will rise - ansC. If
employees are being watched, their productivity will increase, even if physical conditions worsen
A fellow nurse has just given you constructive criticism on how you handled a situation with a patient's
family that resulted in a poor outcome. Which of the following would be an emotionally intelligent response
to her critique?
A. "Thanks, but I think I know how to handle a patient's family."
B. "I have my way of doing things and you have yours."
C. "Thank you for your critique. I'm going to think about what you said and see if it could help me better
handle a patient's situation in the future."
D. "I did not ask for you advice." - ansC. "Thank you for your critique. I'm going to think about what you said
and see if it could help me better handle a patient's situation in the future."
A framework for studying faster and more efficient ways to do jobs, including surgery is known as:
A. Theory of humanistic and democratic values
B. Achievement motivation theory
C. Theory X
D. Efficiency theory - ansD. Efficiency theory
A nurse administrator shows high concern for both tasks and people. Which type on the leadership grid is
he/she exemplifying?
A. 1:1
B. 9:9
C. 1:9
D. 5:5 - ansB. 9:9
A nurse instructor is explaining the leadership grid, which statement by the nursing student requires a need
for further teaching?
, A. "The leadership grid is a task versus person preference grid"
B. "The leadership grid only compares two aspects of leadership"
C. "The 1:1 type of leader has low concern for the tasks and the people"
D. "The 1:9 type of leadership is the most productive and efficient" - ansD. "The 1:9 type of leadership is the
most productive and efficient"
A nurse manager is reviewing leadership theories with the nurse. She asks the nurse to describe the great
man leadership theory. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?
A. "Great man theory proposes that effective leaders are born, not made."
B. "Great man theory proposes that anyone can learn to be a leader."
C. "Great man theory describes a leadership style in which the leader uses threats and fear to achieve
confidence."
D. "Great man theory helps clarify the path to a goal, removes roadblocks, and increases rewards along the
way." - ansA. "Great man theory proposes that effective leaders are born, not made."
A nurse manager takes a "hands-off" approach in leadership and trusts her responsible nursing staff to make
their own decisions and manage their own problems. This is an example of what type of leadership style?
A. Authoritarian
B. Democratic
C. Laissez-faire
D. Noninterference - ansC. Lassez-faire
A nurse manager that establishes meaningful relationships, shows compassion, and strives towards a
common goal with the rest of their team members exhibits which type of leadership style?
A. Exploitative authoritative
B. Authentic leadership
C. Laissez-faire
D. Benevolent authoritative - ansB. Authentic leadership
