LEADERSHIP ROLES AND
MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS IN
NURSING 11TH EDITION TEST BANK
2026 COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ As a nurse manager, you are a leader and a follower in health care and
on the unit you manage. Looking at the larger picture of health care and
patient environment on the unit, what is the primary role of the followers
on the unit, as defined in nursing?
a. Direct care provider
b. Implements leader's policy unquestioned
c. Passive role on unit
d. Devalued staff member.
Answer: a. Direct care provider
◉ In nursing theory, one theorist developed the theory of self-care of
patients. In the theory, the nursing action of providing care and
educating the patients can be interpreted in the form of followership for
the patient. Who was their theorist?
a. Dorothea Orem
b. Patricia Benner
c. Ida Jean Orlando
d. Robert E. Kelley.
Answer: a. Dorothea Orem
, ◉ In nursing theory, one theorist developed the idea of new nurses
progressing to experienced nurses and playing an important role in
patient care in all stages. The new nurses follow their role and progress
through stages to advanced nurse. Who was this theorist?
a. Dorothea Orem
b. Patricia Benner
c. Ida Jean Orlando
d. Robert E. Kelley.
Answer: b. Patricia Benner
◉ The definition of leader refers to a person who has ability to guide
people. In nursing, the leader does more. What is NOT a role of a leader
in nursing?
a. Active listening
b. Open communication
c. Accountability in decisions
d. Tight control of decisions.
Answer: d. Tight control of decisions
◉ The definition of follower has historically referred to a person who is
subservient and submissive. The new principles of followership offer a
different perspective. What is NOT considered an attribute of
followership in nursing?
a. Independent decision making
MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS IN
NURSING 11TH EDITION TEST BANK
2026 COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ As a nurse manager, you are a leader and a follower in health care and
on the unit you manage. Looking at the larger picture of health care and
patient environment on the unit, what is the primary role of the followers
on the unit, as defined in nursing?
a. Direct care provider
b. Implements leader's policy unquestioned
c. Passive role on unit
d. Devalued staff member.
Answer: a. Direct care provider
◉ In nursing theory, one theorist developed the theory of self-care of
patients. In the theory, the nursing action of providing care and
educating the patients can be interpreted in the form of followership for
the patient. Who was their theorist?
a. Dorothea Orem
b. Patricia Benner
c. Ida Jean Orlando
d. Robert E. Kelley.
Answer: a. Dorothea Orem
, ◉ In nursing theory, one theorist developed the idea of new nurses
progressing to experienced nurses and playing an important role in
patient care in all stages. The new nurses follow their role and progress
through stages to advanced nurse. Who was this theorist?
a. Dorothea Orem
b. Patricia Benner
c. Ida Jean Orlando
d. Robert E. Kelley.
Answer: b. Patricia Benner
◉ The definition of leader refers to a person who has ability to guide
people. In nursing, the leader does more. What is NOT a role of a leader
in nursing?
a. Active listening
b. Open communication
c. Accountability in decisions
d. Tight control of decisions.
Answer: d. Tight control of decisions
◉ The definition of follower has historically referred to a person who is
subservient and submissive. The new principles of followership offer a
different perspective. What is NOT considered an attribute of
followership in nursing?
a. Independent decision making
