ESSENTIALS OF NURSING LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ; VERIFIED UPDATED
LATEST 2026
A common theme in both the ANA and the ICN code is: -
correct answer - A) A focus on the importance of
compassionate care
B) Nurses making decisions for clients
C) Promoting nursing practice acts
D) Maintaining continuing education
Answer: A
A family insists that their father, Alvin Shure, 68 years
old, not be told he is dying of lung cancer. While hanging
his IV medication, Mr. Shure asks the nurse, "I never had
a medication in a bag like that. What is it for?" The nurse
knows that the medication is an antineoplastic agent. The
best response by the nurse is: - correct answer - A)
"This is a new drug your physician ordered."
B) "This medication is often used in the treatment of
cancer."
C) "This medication has more than one use, and I am not
sure why you are receiving it."
D) Request that the family tell him why he is getting the
medication.
,Answer: B
A new graduate has been offered a nurse manager
position. What is the graduate's best response? - correct
answer - A) "Thank you, but I'm not ready to be a
manager."
B) "When can I start?"
C) "What is the starting salary?"
D) "Tell me what the benefits of the positions are."
Answer: A
A new nurse manager plans to give a performance
evaluation to a staff nurse who has worked on the unit for
15 years. The staff nurse has had multiple complaints
regarding the delivery of client care from clients and
other staff. The best statement by the nurse manager in
beginning the performance appraisal would be: - correct
answer - A) "Tell me how you view your delivery of client
care?"
B) "I have reviewed your past evaluations and cannot
believe that you are still here!"
C) "The other day I noticed how well you taught your
client about his new medications."
D) "I think that the acuity on this unit is too difficult for
you."
,Answer: A
A nurse working in the critical care unit is described as
being an excellent friend and critical thinker. This would
be considered an example of: - correct answer - A)
Virtue ethics
B) Moral ethics
C) Nursing ethics
D) Power ethics
Answer: A
A nursing student is preparing for the NCLEX. Which of
the following activities would be most appropriate 2 days
before the student is to take the examination? - correct
answer - A) Pack a bag of items that may be needed
during the test.
B) Map out the route to the exam site.
C) Eat a diet high in fats and carbohydrates.
D) Both A and B
Answer: D
A problem-solving process used in the nurse-client
relationship is known as: - correct answer - A) Case
management
, B) Nursing process
C) Evaluation techniques
D) Remediation theory
Answer: B
According to "trait theories," the most common traits of a
good leader are: - correct 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
According to OSHA, employers must provide all of the
following EXCEPT: - correct answer - A) Tuberculosis
testing and hepatitis B vaccine
B) Client rooms that are painted with pleasant colors
C) Protective equipment, such as gloves, gowns, and
masks
D) Immediate treatment after exposure to bloodborne
pathogens
Answer: B
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ; VERIFIED UPDATED
LATEST 2026
A common theme in both the ANA and the ICN code is: -
correct answer - A) A focus on the importance of
compassionate care
B) Nurses making decisions for clients
C) Promoting nursing practice acts
D) Maintaining continuing education
Answer: A
A family insists that their father, Alvin Shure, 68 years
old, not be told he is dying of lung cancer. While hanging
his IV medication, Mr. Shure asks the nurse, "I never had
a medication in a bag like that. What is it for?" The nurse
knows that the medication is an antineoplastic agent. The
best response by the nurse is: - correct answer - A)
"This is a new drug your physician ordered."
B) "This medication is often used in the treatment of
cancer."
C) "This medication has more than one use, and I am not
sure why you are receiving it."
D) Request that the family tell him why he is getting the
medication.
,Answer: B
A new graduate has been offered a nurse manager
position. What is the graduate's best response? - correct
answer - A) "Thank you, but I'm not ready to be a
manager."
B) "When can I start?"
C) "What is the starting salary?"
D) "Tell me what the benefits of the positions are."
Answer: A
A new nurse manager plans to give a performance
evaluation to a staff nurse who has worked on the unit for
15 years. The staff nurse has had multiple complaints
regarding the delivery of client care from clients and
other staff. The best statement by the nurse manager in
beginning the performance appraisal would be: - correct
answer - A) "Tell me how you view your delivery of client
care?"
B) "I have reviewed your past evaluations and cannot
believe that you are still here!"
C) "The other day I noticed how well you taught your
client about his new medications."
D) "I think that the acuity on this unit is too difficult for
you."
,Answer: A
A nurse working in the critical care unit is described as
being an excellent friend and critical thinker. This would
be considered an example of: - correct answer - A)
Virtue ethics
B) Moral ethics
C) Nursing ethics
D) Power ethics
Answer: A
A nursing student is preparing for the NCLEX. Which of
the following activities would be most appropriate 2 days
before the student is to take the examination? - correct
answer - A) Pack a bag of items that may be needed
during the test.
B) Map out the route to the exam site.
C) Eat a diet high in fats and carbohydrates.
D) Both A and B
Answer: D
A problem-solving process used in the nurse-client
relationship is known as: - correct answer - A) Case
management
, B) Nursing process
C) Evaluation techniques
D) Remediation theory
Answer: B
According to "trait theories," the most common traits of a
good leader are: - correct 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
According to OSHA, employers must provide all of the
following EXCEPT: - correct answer - A) Tuberculosis
testing and hepatitis B vaccine
B) Client rooms that are painted with pleasant colors
C) Protective equipment, such as gloves, gowns, and
masks
D) Immediate treatment after exposure to bloodborne
pathogens
Answer: B
