Leadership - Pre-Assessment Quiz |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the first step a nurse should take when there is a conflict between two staff members
during a shift?
✔✔ Meet with both individuals to facilitate open communication and resolution.
When delegating tasks to a CNA, what must the nurse always consider first?
✔✔ The CNA’s scope of practice and competency.
What should a nurse do immediately after witnessing a coworker make a medication error?
✔✔ Report the error to the charge nurse and complete an incident report.
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients. Which principle should guide their decisions?
✔✔ Address the most urgent physiological needs first using the ABCs.
What is the primary goal of a root cause analysis following a sentinel event?
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, ✔✔ To identify underlying system issues and prevent future errors.
Who is responsible for evaluating the outcomes of delegated tasks?
✔✔ The nurse who delegated the task.
A client refuses a treatment recommended by the physician. What is the nurse’s role in this
situation?
✔✔ Support the client’s right to autonomy and notify the physician.
When a nurse manager uses transformational leadership, what is the intended effect on the staff?
✔✔ To inspire and motivate staff to exceed expectations through shared vision.
What is the best action for a nurse to take when a client expresses dissatisfaction with care?
✔✔ Actively listen, document the concern, and escalate it to the appropriate department.
What documentation is required after a client fall, even if no injury occurred?
✔✔ An objective incident report and documentation in the client’s medical record.
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