ESSENTIALS OF NURSING LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT 8 2026 ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
DETAILED RESPONSES COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW
◉ According to "trait theories," the most common traits of a good
leader are:
Answer: A) Information giving and decision-making
B) Public speaking and nonrisk behaviors
C) Intelligence and initiative
D) Verbal and written communication skills
Answer: C
◉ Of the following qualities, which would least likely be attributed
to an effective nursing leader?
Answer: A) Energy and integrity
B) Pessimism and stress
C) Courage and initiative
D) Optimism and perseverance
Answer: B
,◉ Behaviors of an effective leader include:
Answer: A) Denying the exchange of information
B) Inability to communicate effectively
C) Giving only negative feedback
D) Developing oneself and others
Answer: D
◉ Sally has been working only 3 months after graduating from her
nursing program. She confides in a friend that she wants to develop
herself as a "good follower." Her friend says, "Anyone can follow—
just walk behind someone and do nothing." How might Sally
respond?
Answer: A) "I don't mean now, but when I become a nurse manager."
B) "Effective followers need to be active participants in the workings
of this unit."
C) "Effective followers need to do everything the administrators
want."
D) "Effective followers need to always question the status quo and
strive to make changes."
Answer: B
◉ Jim has demonstrated strong leadership skills during his first year
as an RN. He observes that one of his coworkers appears very
,anxious when dealing with demanding families. Jim displays
emotional intelligence when he:
Answer: A) Reports to the nurse manager that his friend is very
anxious when dealing with demanding families.
B) Says to his friend, "Dealing with these demanding families can be
very anxiety-producing."
C) Says to his friend, "You seem very anxious when dealing with
these families; maybe you should seek counseling help."
D) Ignores the behavior because everyone takes a different time to
adjust to the role of an RN.
Answer: B
◉ Linda believes she should begin demonstrating leadership skills
on her unit. She speaks with her nurse manager about how to do
this. The nurse manager, who wants to encourage Linda's leadership
development, responds by saying:
Answer: A) "Just watch me closely—it will come to you eventually."
B) "Develop perseverance—just hang in there and do your work
well—someone higher than I will notice you."
C) "It takes a lot of energy to be a leader. You might want to sign up
at the local gym."
D) "Understand yourself first—what leadership skills do you want to
develop?"
Answer: D
, ◉ Which skills will not be useful in becoming a better follower?
Answer: A) Supporting the ideas of your colleagues
B) Becoming an effective listener
C) Demonstrating energy and enthusiasm in the workplace
D) Contradicting others if their ideas are not useful to the team
Answer: D
◉ Nancy is supervising a patient care assistant and a licensed
practical nurse. When giving them assignments she states, "You two
decide how you want to divide up the patients." This is an example of
what type of leadership?
Answer: A) Autocratic
B) Laissez-faire
C) Democratic
D) Situational
Answer: B
◉ Emotional intelligence is also an important part of leadership.
Which of these qualities is not part of emotional intelligence?
Answer: A) Understanding self
B) Listening skills
C) Acknowledging others
D) Responding quickly to a crisis
MANAGEMENT 8 2026 ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
DETAILED RESPONSES COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW
◉ According to "trait theories," the most common traits of a good
leader are:
Answer: A) Information giving and decision-making
B) Public speaking and nonrisk behaviors
C) Intelligence and initiative
D) Verbal and written communication skills
Answer: C
◉ Of the following qualities, which would least likely be attributed
to an effective nursing leader?
Answer: A) Energy and integrity
B) Pessimism and stress
C) Courage and initiative
D) Optimism and perseverance
Answer: B
,◉ Behaviors of an effective leader include:
Answer: A) Denying the exchange of information
B) Inability to communicate effectively
C) Giving only negative feedback
D) Developing oneself and others
Answer: D
◉ Sally has been working only 3 months after graduating from her
nursing program. She confides in a friend that she wants to develop
herself as a "good follower." Her friend says, "Anyone can follow—
just walk behind someone and do nothing." How might Sally
respond?
Answer: A) "I don't mean now, but when I become a nurse manager."
B) "Effective followers need to be active participants in the workings
of this unit."
C) "Effective followers need to do everything the administrators
want."
D) "Effective followers need to always question the status quo and
strive to make changes."
Answer: B
◉ Jim has demonstrated strong leadership skills during his first year
as an RN. He observes that one of his coworkers appears very
,anxious when dealing with demanding families. Jim displays
emotional intelligence when he:
Answer: A) Reports to the nurse manager that his friend is very
anxious when dealing with demanding families.
B) Says to his friend, "Dealing with these demanding families can be
very anxiety-producing."
C) Says to his friend, "You seem very anxious when dealing with
these families; maybe you should seek counseling help."
D) Ignores the behavior because everyone takes a different time to
adjust to the role of an RN.
Answer: B
◉ Linda believes she should begin demonstrating leadership skills
on her unit. She speaks with her nurse manager about how to do
this. The nurse manager, who wants to encourage Linda's leadership
development, responds by saying:
Answer: A) "Just watch me closely—it will come to you eventually."
B) "Develop perseverance—just hang in there and do your work
well—someone higher than I will notice you."
C) "It takes a lot of energy to be a leader. You might want to sign up
at the local gym."
D) "Understand yourself first—what leadership skills do you want to
develop?"
Answer: D
, ◉ Which skills will not be useful in becoming a better follower?
Answer: A) Supporting the ideas of your colleagues
B) Becoming an effective listener
C) Demonstrating energy and enthusiasm in the workplace
D) Contradicting others if their ideas are not useful to the team
Answer: D
◉ Nancy is supervising a patient care assistant and a licensed
practical nurse. When giving them assignments she states, "You two
decide how you want to divide up the patients." This is an example of
what type of leadership?
Answer: A) Autocratic
B) Laissez-faire
C) Democratic
D) Situational
Answer: B
◉ Emotional intelligence is also an important part of leadership.
Which of these qualities is not part of emotional intelligence?
Answer: A) Understanding self
B) Listening skills
C) Acknowledging others
D) Responding quickly to a crisis
