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Leading and Managing in Nursing – Yoder-Wise,
8th Edition | Test Bank LATEST 2025/ 2026 TEST
BANK| COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH WELL-ELABORATED
RATIONALES/ GRADED A+
Question 1
A nurse manager notices increased staff absenteeism and declining
morale. Which leadership action is most appropriate?
A. Ignore the issue until productivity declines further
B. Meet with staff to identify concerns and develop solutions
C. Discipline all staff equally
D. Reduce staff participation in decision-making
Answer: B. Meet with staff to identify concerns and develop solutions
Rationale: Effective leaders identify underlying causes of morale issues
and involve staff in problem-solving. Collaboration improves
engagement and job satisfaction. Ignoring the issue or punitive
approaches often worsen morale.
Question 2
Which leadership style is most appropriate during a cardiac arrest
emergency?
A. Democratic
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B. Laissez-faire
C. Autocratic
D. Participative
Answer: C. Autocratic
Rationale: During emergencies, rapid decision-making and clear
direction are essential. Autocratic leadership facilitates immediate
action and coordinated responses.
Question 3
Transformational leaders primarily focus on:
A. Maintaining the status quo
B. Inspiring and motivating followers toward a shared vision
C. Strict rule enforcement
D. Centralized decision-making
Answer: B. Inspiring and motivating followers toward a shared vision
Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire innovation, commitment,
and professional growth through a compelling vision.
Question 4
A nurse leader who rewards staff for achieving goals is demonstrating:
A. Transactional leadership
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B. Laissez-faire leadership
C. Servant leadership
D. Authentic leadership
Answer: A. Transactional leadership
Rationale: Transactional leadership uses rewards and consequences to
achieve organizational goals.
Question 5
The primary difference between leadership and management is that
leadership focuses on:
A. Budgets only
B. Inspiring change and vision
C. Scheduling staff only
D. Maintaining policies
Answer: B. Inspiring change and vision
Rationale: Leadership emphasizes vision, influence, and change,
whereas management focuses on planning, organizing, and controlling
resources.
Question 6
Emotional intelligence includes:
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A. Self-awareness
B. Self-regulation
C. Empathy
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Emotional intelligence involves understanding and
managing emotions in oneself and others.
Question 7
A nurse manager who understands how personal emotions affect
decision-making demonstrates:
A. Self-awareness
B. Delegation
C. Benchmarking
D. Supervision
Answer: A. Self-awareness
Rationale: Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence
and effective leadership.
Question 8
Which communication technique promotes active listening?
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Leading and Managing in Nursing – Yoder-Wise,
8th Edition | Test Bank LATEST 2025/ 2026 TEST
BANK| COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH WELL-ELABORATED
RATIONALES/ GRADED A+
Question 1
A nurse manager notices increased staff absenteeism and declining
morale. Which leadership action is most appropriate?
A. Ignore the issue until productivity declines further
B. Meet with staff to identify concerns and develop solutions
C. Discipline all staff equally
D. Reduce staff participation in decision-making
Answer: B. Meet with staff to identify concerns and develop solutions
Rationale: Effective leaders identify underlying causes of morale issues
and involve staff in problem-solving. Collaboration improves
engagement and job satisfaction. Ignoring the issue or punitive
approaches often worsen morale.
Question 2
Which leadership style is most appropriate during a cardiac arrest
emergency?
A. Democratic
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B. Laissez-faire
C. Autocratic
D. Participative
Answer: C. Autocratic
Rationale: During emergencies, rapid decision-making and clear
direction are essential. Autocratic leadership facilitates immediate
action and coordinated responses.
Question 3
Transformational leaders primarily focus on:
A. Maintaining the status quo
B. Inspiring and motivating followers toward a shared vision
C. Strict rule enforcement
D. Centralized decision-making
Answer: B. Inspiring and motivating followers toward a shared vision
Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire innovation, commitment,
and professional growth through a compelling vision.
Question 4
A nurse leader who rewards staff for achieving goals is demonstrating:
A. Transactional leadership
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B. Laissez-faire leadership
C. Servant leadership
D. Authentic leadership
Answer: A. Transactional leadership
Rationale: Transactional leadership uses rewards and consequences to
achieve organizational goals.
Question 5
The primary difference between leadership and management is that
leadership focuses on:
A. Budgets only
B. Inspiring change and vision
C. Scheduling staff only
D. Maintaining policies
Answer: B. Inspiring change and vision
Rationale: Leadership emphasizes vision, influence, and change,
whereas management focuses on planning, organizing, and controlling
resources.
Question 6
Emotional intelligence includes:
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A. Self-awareness
B. Self-regulation
C. Empathy
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Emotional intelligence involves understanding and
managing emotions in oneself and others.
Question 7
A nurse manager who understands how personal emotions affect
decision-making demonstrates:
A. Self-awareness
B. Delegation
C. Benchmarking
D. Supervision
Answer: A. Self-awareness
Rationale: Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence
and effective leadership.
Question 8
Which communication technique promotes active listening?
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