LEADERSHIP ROLES AND MANAGEMENT
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING ACTUAL TEST
SCRIPT WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
●● Problem Solving
Answer: Part of decision making; a systematic process focusing on
analyzing a different situation involving higher order reasoning and
evaluation.
●● Critical Thinking (Reflective Thinking)
Answer: The mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing,
applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating information to reach an
answer or conclusion.
●● Clinical Reasoning
Answer: 1) Integrating and applying different types of knowledge to
weigh evidence, critically think about arguments, and reflect on the
process used to arrive at diagnosis.
2) Think for a minute about the last major decision you made...
3) Was it made by trial and error?
●● Experiential Learning
, Answer: 1) Provides mock life experiences to learn from.
2) Allows learners to apply leadership and management theory.
3) Promotes whole brain thinking and improved problem-solving skills.
●● Marquis-Huston Critical Thinking Teaching Model
Answer: Assists in achieving desired learner outcomes.
●● Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
Answer: 1) Insight
2) Intuition
3) Empathy
4) Willingness to take action
●● Successful Decision Makers
Answer: 1) Self-aware
2) Courageous
3) Sensitive
4) Energetic
5) Creative
●● Types of Decision Making
Answer: 1) Recurrent and Routine Problem Solving
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING ACTUAL TEST
SCRIPT WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
●● Problem Solving
Answer: Part of decision making; a systematic process focusing on
analyzing a different situation involving higher order reasoning and
evaluation.
●● Critical Thinking (Reflective Thinking)
Answer: The mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing,
applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating information to reach an
answer or conclusion.
●● Clinical Reasoning
Answer: 1) Integrating and applying different types of knowledge to
weigh evidence, critically think about arguments, and reflect on the
process used to arrive at diagnosis.
2) Think for a minute about the last major decision you made...
3) Was it made by trial and error?
●● Experiential Learning
, Answer: 1) Provides mock life experiences to learn from.
2) Allows learners to apply leadership and management theory.
3) Promotes whole brain thinking and improved problem-solving skills.
●● Marquis-Huston Critical Thinking Teaching Model
Answer: Assists in achieving desired learner outcomes.
●● Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
Answer: 1) Insight
2) Intuition
3) Empathy
4) Willingness to take action
●● Successful Decision Makers
Answer: 1) Self-aware
2) Courageous
3) Sensitive
4) Energetic
5) Creative
●● Types of Decision Making
Answer: 1) Recurrent and Routine Problem Solving
