ATI LEADERSHIP CHAPTER 1 COMPLETE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED, Exams of Nursing
Define management. - ANSWERprocess of planning, organizing, directing, and
coordinating work within an organization
Define leadership. - ANSWERthe ability to inspire others to achieve a desired
outcome
What must a leader have in order to be a leader? - ANSWERfollowers
Describe an authoritative leadership style. - ANSWER1. makes decisions for
the group
2. motivates the group by coercion
3. communication occurs down the chain of command
4. work output is usually high (good for crisis situations and bureaucratic
settings)
5. effective for employees with little or no formal education
Describe a democratic leadership style. - ANSWER1. includes the group when
decisions are made
2. motivates by supporting staff achievements
3. communication occurs up and down the chain of command
4. work output by staff is usually of good quality (good when cooperation and
collaboration are necessary)
, Describe a Laissez-faire leadership style. - ANSWER1. makes very few
decisions, and does little planning
2. motivation is largely responsible of individual staff members
3. communication occurs up and down the chain of command
4. work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the group
(effective with professional employees)
Define transformational leader. - ANSWERempowers followers to assume
responsibility for a communal vision, and personal development is a
secondary outcome
Define transactional leader. - ANSWERfocuses on the immediate problems,
maintaining the status quo and using rewards to motivate followers
What is emotional intelligence? - ANSWERthe ability of an individual to
perceive and manage the emotions of self and others
What is the difference between a manager and a leader? - ANSWERA
manager always holds an official position of authority or power
What is clinical reasoning? - ANSWERthe mental process used when analyzing
the elements of a clinical situation and using analysis to make a decision
What is clinical judgement? - ANSWERthe decision made regarding a course
of action based on critical analysis of data
WITH PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED, Exams of Nursing
Define management. - ANSWERprocess of planning, organizing, directing, and
coordinating work within an organization
Define leadership. - ANSWERthe ability to inspire others to achieve a desired
outcome
What must a leader have in order to be a leader? - ANSWERfollowers
Describe an authoritative leadership style. - ANSWER1. makes decisions for
the group
2. motivates the group by coercion
3. communication occurs down the chain of command
4. work output is usually high (good for crisis situations and bureaucratic
settings)
5. effective for employees with little or no formal education
Describe a democratic leadership style. - ANSWER1. includes the group when
decisions are made
2. motivates by supporting staff achievements
3. communication occurs up and down the chain of command
4. work output by staff is usually of good quality (good when cooperation and
collaboration are necessary)
, Describe a Laissez-faire leadership style. - ANSWER1. makes very few
decisions, and does little planning
2. motivation is largely responsible of individual staff members
3. communication occurs up and down the chain of command
4. work output is low unless an informal leader evolves from the group
(effective with professional employees)
Define transformational leader. - ANSWERempowers followers to assume
responsibility for a communal vision, and personal development is a
secondary outcome
Define transactional leader. - ANSWERfocuses on the immediate problems,
maintaining the status quo and using rewards to motivate followers
What is emotional intelligence? - ANSWERthe ability of an individual to
perceive and manage the emotions of self and others
What is the difference between a manager and a leader? - ANSWERA
manager always holds an official position of authority or power
What is clinical reasoning? - ANSWERthe mental process used when analyzing
the elements of a clinical situation and using analysis to make a decision
What is clinical judgement? - ANSWERthe decision made regarding a course
of action based on critical analysis of data
