WGU D514 NUrsiNG LeaDership & MaNaGeMeNt
exaM Q&a 2026 | CoMpLete WGU D514 QUestioNs
aND aNsWers, NCLex-styLe Case sCeNarios,
prioritizatioN, DeLeGatioN, CLiNiCaL JUDGMeNt,
teaM MaNaGeMeNt & pass-First-tiMe stUDy GUiDe
Exam: WGU D514 Nursing Leadership & Management
Question 1
Which leadership style is characterized by a high degree of flexibility, encouraging team
members to contribute ideas and make decisions?
• A) Autocratic
• B) Laissez-faire
• C) Democratic
• D) Bureaucratic
Correct Option: C) Democratic
Rationale:
The democratic leadership style promotes collaboration and values input from team members,
fostering a supportive and creative work environment.
Question 2
In a prioritization scenario, which patient should the nurse assess first?
• A) A patient with a wound that requires dressing changes
• B) A patient who is postoperative and reports pain severity of 4/10
• C) A patient with shortness of breath and an oxygen saturation of 88%
• D) A patient who is stable and requires routine medication administration
Correct Option: C) A patient with shortness of breath and an oxygen saturation of 88%
Rationale:
A patient with shortness of breath and low oxygen saturation is high-priority due to the risk of
respiratory failure and the need for immediate intervention.
, WGU D514 NUrsiNG LeaDership & MaNaGeMeNt
exaM Q&a 2026 | CoMpLete WGU D514 QUestioNs
aND aNsWers, NCLex-styLe Case sCeNarios,
prioritizatioN, DeLeGatioN, CLiNiCaL JUDGMeNt,
teaM MaNaGeMeNt & pass-First-tiMe stUDy GUiDe
Question 3
Which delegation task is appropriate for a nurse to assign to a nursing assistant?
• A) Assessing a newly admitted patient
• B) Administering IV medications
• C) Assisting a patient with bathing and grooming
• D) Developing a care plan
Correct Option: C) Assisting a patient with bathing and grooming
Rationale:
Assisting with activities of daily living falls within the scope of practice for nursing assistants
and is typically appropriate for delegation.
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of a performance appraisal in nursing management?
• A) To assign blame for poor performance
• B) To identify training needs and improve individual performance
• C) To evaluate team dynamics
• D) To determine staffing needs
Correct Option: B) To identify training needs and improve individual performance
Rationale:
Performance appraisals aim to evaluate and enhance employee performance by identifying areas
for development.
Question 5
Which of the following actions by a nurse demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills?
• A) Ignoring the conflict and hoping it resolves
• B) Confronting the team member aggressively
exaM Q&a 2026 | CoMpLete WGU D514 QUestioNs
aND aNsWers, NCLex-styLe Case sCeNarios,
prioritizatioN, DeLeGatioN, CLiNiCaL JUDGMeNt,
teaM MaNaGeMeNt & pass-First-tiMe stUDy GUiDe
Exam: WGU D514 Nursing Leadership & Management
Question 1
Which leadership style is characterized by a high degree of flexibility, encouraging team
members to contribute ideas and make decisions?
• A) Autocratic
• B) Laissez-faire
• C) Democratic
• D) Bureaucratic
Correct Option: C) Democratic
Rationale:
The democratic leadership style promotes collaboration and values input from team members,
fostering a supportive and creative work environment.
Question 2
In a prioritization scenario, which patient should the nurse assess first?
• A) A patient with a wound that requires dressing changes
• B) A patient who is postoperative and reports pain severity of 4/10
• C) A patient with shortness of breath and an oxygen saturation of 88%
• D) A patient who is stable and requires routine medication administration
Correct Option: C) A patient with shortness of breath and an oxygen saturation of 88%
Rationale:
A patient with shortness of breath and low oxygen saturation is high-priority due to the risk of
respiratory failure and the need for immediate intervention.
, WGU D514 NUrsiNG LeaDership & MaNaGeMeNt
exaM Q&a 2026 | CoMpLete WGU D514 QUestioNs
aND aNsWers, NCLex-styLe Case sCeNarios,
prioritizatioN, DeLeGatioN, CLiNiCaL JUDGMeNt,
teaM MaNaGeMeNt & pass-First-tiMe stUDy GUiDe
Question 3
Which delegation task is appropriate for a nurse to assign to a nursing assistant?
• A) Assessing a newly admitted patient
• B) Administering IV medications
• C) Assisting a patient with bathing and grooming
• D) Developing a care plan
Correct Option: C) Assisting a patient with bathing and grooming
Rationale:
Assisting with activities of daily living falls within the scope of practice for nursing assistants
and is typically appropriate for delegation.
Question 4
What is the primary purpose of a performance appraisal in nursing management?
• A) To assign blame for poor performance
• B) To identify training needs and improve individual performance
• C) To evaluate team dynamics
• D) To determine staffing needs
Correct Option: B) To identify training needs and improve individual performance
Rationale:
Performance appraisals aim to evaluate and enhance employee performance by identifying areas
for development.
Question 5
Which of the following actions by a nurse demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills?
• A) Ignoring the conflict and hoping it resolves
• B) Confronting the team member aggressively
