NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FINAL EXAM (LATEST
2025/2026) | COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT | PRE
ASSESSMENT INCLUDED | GUARANTEED A+ | BRAND NEW UPDATE!
leadership theory from the early 20th century that states that people are born with leadership
traits and only great people possess those traits - ANSWER trait theory
mid 20th century, Stogdill re-conceptualized leadership theory as - ANSWER a relationship
between people and a social setting
trait theory does not take into account the - ANSWER interaction of leaders with others and
the environemnt
a definite list of traits for trait theory has - ANSWER never been agreed upon
trait theory also does not consider - ANSWER cultural diversity
values
problem-solving styles
technical expertise
social skills
type of intelligence
managers - ANSWER administer and maintain
accept reality
focus on process
short-range view
,ask how and when
accepts status quo
leaders - ANSWER motivate and originate
investigate
focus on people
long-range perspective
asks what and why
challenges the status quo
derives general principles from observations. Looking for a trend, pattern, and then
generalizing it - ANSWER inductive approach to leadership
process of reasoning from one or more premise or data to reach a conclusion or to deduce
something from the facts on has in hand - ANSWER deductive approach
Leaders - ANSWER Attempt to influence the beliefs, opinions, or behaviors of a person or
group.
Managers - ANSWER Coordinate people, time, and supplies to achieve desired outcomes in
a defined area of responsibility.
Leadership - ANSWER Ability to guide or influence others.
Formal leadership - ANSWER Practiced by the nurse who is appointed to an approved
position and is given authority by the organization to act.
, Informal leadership - ANSWER Exercised by the person who has no official authority to act
but is able to influence others in the work group.
Management - ANSWER Coordination of resources (time, people, supplies) to achieve
outcomes.
Authority - ANSWER Legitimate right to direct others through an authorized position in an
organization.
Power - ANSWER Ability to motivate people to get things done with or without the formal
right granted by the organization.
Reward power - ANSWER Type of power that involves providing rewards to influence
others.
Coercive power - ANSWER Type of power that involves using threats or punishment to
influence others.
Legitimate power - ANSWER Type of power that comes from a formal position or role.
Referent power - ANSWER Type of power that comes from being admired or respected.
Expert power - ANSWER Type of power that comes from having specialized knowledge or
skills.
Informational power - ANSWER Type of power that comes from having access to valuable
information.
, Connection power - ANSWER Type of power that comes from having a network of
relationships.
Leadership Trait Theory - ANSWER Based on the assumption that leaders are born with
certain leadership characteristics.
Transformational Leadership - ANSWER Committed to organizational goals and clearly
communicate vision and direction.
What is the primary role of the California Board of Registered Nursing? - ANSWER To protect
the public by regulating the practice of registered nurses.
What are the key areas a nurse must develop to lead and manage client care effectively? -
ANSWER Leadership, management, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, clinical judgment,
prioritization, time management, assigning, delegating, supervising, staff education, quality
improvement, performance appraisal, peer review, disciplinary action, conflict resolution, and
cost-effective care.
What is the definition of management in the context of nursing? - ANSWER Management is
the process of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work within an organization.
How is leadership defined in nursing? - ANSWER Leadership is the ability to inspire others
to achieve a desired outcome.
Can effective managers be leaders without formal positions of power? - ANSWER Yes,
effective leaders may not always hold formal management positions.
What are the three initial leadership styles identified? - ANSWER Autocratic/authoritarian,
democratic, and laissez-faire.
2025/2026) | COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT | PRE
ASSESSMENT INCLUDED | GUARANTEED A+ | BRAND NEW UPDATE!
leadership theory from the early 20th century that states that people are born with leadership
traits and only great people possess those traits - ANSWER trait theory
mid 20th century, Stogdill re-conceptualized leadership theory as - ANSWER a relationship
between people and a social setting
trait theory does not take into account the - ANSWER interaction of leaders with others and
the environemnt
a definite list of traits for trait theory has - ANSWER never been agreed upon
trait theory also does not consider - ANSWER cultural diversity
values
problem-solving styles
technical expertise
social skills
type of intelligence
managers - ANSWER administer and maintain
accept reality
focus on process
short-range view
,ask how and when
accepts status quo
leaders - ANSWER motivate and originate
investigate
focus on people
long-range perspective
asks what and why
challenges the status quo
derives general principles from observations. Looking for a trend, pattern, and then
generalizing it - ANSWER inductive approach to leadership
process of reasoning from one or more premise or data to reach a conclusion or to deduce
something from the facts on has in hand - ANSWER deductive approach
Leaders - ANSWER Attempt to influence the beliefs, opinions, or behaviors of a person or
group.
Managers - ANSWER Coordinate people, time, and supplies to achieve desired outcomes in
a defined area of responsibility.
Leadership - ANSWER Ability to guide or influence others.
Formal leadership - ANSWER Practiced by the nurse who is appointed to an approved
position and is given authority by the organization to act.
, Informal leadership - ANSWER Exercised by the person who has no official authority to act
but is able to influence others in the work group.
Management - ANSWER Coordination of resources (time, people, supplies) to achieve
outcomes.
Authority - ANSWER Legitimate right to direct others through an authorized position in an
organization.
Power - ANSWER Ability to motivate people to get things done with or without the formal
right granted by the organization.
Reward power - ANSWER Type of power that involves providing rewards to influence
others.
Coercive power - ANSWER Type of power that involves using threats or punishment to
influence others.
Legitimate power - ANSWER Type of power that comes from a formal position or role.
Referent power - ANSWER Type of power that comes from being admired or respected.
Expert power - ANSWER Type of power that comes from having specialized knowledge or
skills.
Informational power - ANSWER Type of power that comes from having access to valuable
information.
, Connection power - ANSWER Type of power that comes from having a network of
relationships.
Leadership Trait Theory - ANSWER Based on the assumption that leaders are born with
certain leadership characteristics.
Transformational Leadership - ANSWER Committed to organizational goals and clearly
communicate vision and direction.
What is the primary role of the California Board of Registered Nursing? - ANSWER To protect
the public by regulating the practice of registered nurses.
What are the key areas a nurse must develop to lead and manage client care effectively? -
ANSWER Leadership, management, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, clinical judgment,
prioritization, time management, assigning, delegating, supervising, staff education, quality
improvement, performance appraisal, peer review, disciplinary action, conflict resolution, and
cost-effective care.
What is the definition of management in the context of nursing? - ANSWER Management is
the process of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work within an organization.
How is leadership defined in nursing? - ANSWER Leadership is the ability to inspire others
to achieve a desired outcome.
Can effective managers be leaders without formal positions of power? - ANSWER Yes,
effective leaders may not always hold formal management positions.
What are the three initial leadership styles identified? - ANSWER Autocratic/authoritarian,
democratic, and laissez-faire.
