NUR 2804C Giddens Module 1 Quiz: Leadership, Communication,
and Evidence-Based Practice | 2026 Update | 100% Correct |
Valencia College
Section 1: Leadership Styles and Theories
Question 1
Hospital leadership seeking Magnet™ status implemented a new governance structure,
including a clinical nursing council that governs clinical nursing standards and care for
the organization. This is an example of which leadership style?
A) Autocratic leadership
B) Transformational leadership
C) Shared leadership
D) Democratic leadership
Correct Answer: C) Shared leadership
Rationale: Shared leadership involves distributing decision-making authority across
multiple individuals or groups rather than concentrating it in a single leader. The clinical
nursing council governing clinical nursing standards represents a shared governance
model where staff nurses participate in decision-making about practice standards. In
democratic leadership, the leader involves followers but still makes the final decision,
whereas in autocratic leadership, the leader makes all decisions unilaterally .
,Question 2
Which statement about leaders or leadership is true?
A) Communication is the least important function of leadership
B) Task leaders will communicate the most effective ways to accomplish the work
C) Autocratic leaders value feedback from their followers
D) Leaders who have little communication with their staff are socioemotional leaders
Correct Answer: B) Task leaders will communicate the most effective ways to
accomplish the work
Rationale: Communication is actually the MOST important function of leadership, not
the least. Autocratic leaders do not typically seek feedback from followers as they make
decisions unilaterally. Socioemotional leaders communicate frequently to gauge
followers' feelings and emotions, not infrequently. Task leaders focus on accomplishing
work and communicate effective methods to achieve goals .
Question 3
A leader exhibiting the attribute of change is best portrayed by which descriptions?
A) The leader tells the staff that they must comply with the implementation of a new
program
B) The annual plan for the department is not changed, so the department will not have
additional work
C) The leader communicates the vision and goals of the organization and how the
departmental goals will serve these goals
D) The leader develops goals for the department that will promote the department at
the cost of other departments' goals
Correct Answer: C) The leader communicates the vision and goals of the
organization and how the departmental goals will serve these goals
Rationale: Aspects of leadership that influence change include communication,
understanding organizational culture, and considering alternate paths to achieve goals.
A leader who communicates organizational vision and aligns departmental goals with
that vision demonstrates effective change leadership. Telling staff they "must comply"
,does not value communication or alternate approaches. Developing goals that promote
one department at the expense of others does not serve the organization's overall
goals .
Question 4
Which is characteristic of the formal nursing leadership model?
A) Always has a chief nursing officer position to lead the nursing staff
B) Adapts to the size and needs of the healthcare system
C) Has the same structure in any healthcare organization
D) Uses one leadership style throughout the organization
Correct Answer: B) Adapts to the size and needs of the healthcare system
Rationale: The size and complexity of the nursing leadership team depend on the size
and needs of the healthcare agency. Using the same structure in every organization fails
to account for specific needs. Using one leadership style throughout the organization
does not adjust for departmental needs. While many organizations have a CNO, this is
not a universal characteristic .
Question 5
Which statement about leadership made by a new nurse requires further explanation?
A) Clinical leaders are needed in every setting to ensure that quality patient care is
delivered
B) Leadership in health care is an act reserved only for designated administrators and
managers
C) Leaders are made, not born
D) It is important for nurses who aspire to be leaders to develop leadership skills
Correct Answer: B) Leadership in health care is an act reserved only for designated
administrators and managers
Rationale: This statement requires correction because leadership in healthcare is not
reserved exclusively for administrators and managers. "Leaders are made, not born" is
true because leadership skills must be continuously developed. Nursing leaders are
, vitally important at all levels, including the bedside, to improve patient care. Clinical
leaders are needed in every setting to ensure quality care delivery and adoption of
evidence-based practices .
Question 6
Which statement about evidence-based practice (EBP) is accurate?
A) EBP assists the nurse in the decision-making process
B) Research utilization and EBP are the same concept
C) EBP relies solely on practice experience
D) Research utilization occurs before evaluation of evidence
Correct Answer: A) EBP assists the nurse in the decision-making process
Rationale: EBP is a problem-solving approach that assists nurses in clinical decision-
making by integrating best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
Research utilization and EBP are NOT the same concept—research utilization focuses on
applying specific research findings, while EBP involves a broader approach. EBP relies on
practice, research, and patient preferences, not just practice alone. Research utilization
occurs after evaluation of all available evidence .
Question 7
A student in the RN-BSN program is taking a research course. The instructor asks "What
are the components of evidence-based practice (EBP)"? How should the student reply?
(Select all that apply)
A) Best research evidence
B) Clinical expertise
C) Patient preferences and values
D) Organizational policies
Correct Answer: A, B, and C
Rationale: The three core components of EBP are: (1) best research evidence, (2) clinical
expertise, and (3) patient preferences and values. Organizational policies may influence
and Evidence-Based Practice | 2026 Update | 100% Correct |
Valencia College
Section 1: Leadership Styles and Theories
Question 1
Hospital leadership seeking Magnet™ status implemented a new governance structure,
including a clinical nursing council that governs clinical nursing standards and care for
the organization. This is an example of which leadership style?
A) Autocratic leadership
B) Transformational leadership
C) Shared leadership
D) Democratic leadership
Correct Answer: C) Shared leadership
Rationale: Shared leadership involves distributing decision-making authority across
multiple individuals or groups rather than concentrating it in a single leader. The clinical
nursing council governing clinical nursing standards represents a shared governance
model where staff nurses participate in decision-making about practice standards. In
democratic leadership, the leader involves followers but still makes the final decision,
whereas in autocratic leadership, the leader makes all decisions unilaterally .
,Question 2
Which statement about leaders or leadership is true?
A) Communication is the least important function of leadership
B) Task leaders will communicate the most effective ways to accomplish the work
C) Autocratic leaders value feedback from their followers
D) Leaders who have little communication with their staff are socioemotional leaders
Correct Answer: B) Task leaders will communicate the most effective ways to
accomplish the work
Rationale: Communication is actually the MOST important function of leadership, not
the least. Autocratic leaders do not typically seek feedback from followers as they make
decisions unilaterally. Socioemotional leaders communicate frequently to gauge
followers' feelings and emotions, not infrequently. Task leaders focus on accomplishing
work and communicate effective methods to achieve goals .
Question 3
A leader exhibiting the attribute of change is best portrayed by which descriptions?
A) The leader tells the staff that they must comply with the implementation of a new
program
B) The annual plan for the department is not changed, so the department will not have
additional work
C) The leader communicates the vision and goals of the organization and how the
departmental goals will serve these goals
D) The leader develops goals for the department that will promote the department at
the cost of other departments' goals
Correct Answer: C) The leader communicates the vision and goals of the
organization and how the departmental goals will serve these goals
Rationale: Aspects of leadership that influence change include communication,
understanding organizational culture, and considering alternate paths to achieve goals.
A leader who communicates organizational vision and aligns departmental goals with
that vision demonstrates effective change leadership. Telling staff they "must comply"
,does not value communication or alternate approaches. Developing goals that promote
one department at the expense of others does not serve the organization's overall
goals .
Question 4
Which is characteristic of the formal nursing leadership model?
A) Always has a chief nursing officer position to lead the nursing staff
B) Adapts to the size and needs of the healthcare system
C) Has the same structure in any healthcare organization
D) Uses one leadership style throughout the organization
Correct Answer: B) Adapts to the size and needs of the healthcare system
Rationale: The size and complexity of the nursing leadership team depend on the size
and needs of the healthcare agency. Using the same structure in every organization fails
to account for specific needs. Using one leadership style throughout the organization
does not adjust for departmental needs. While many organizations have a CNO, this is
not a universal characteristic .
Question 5
Which statement about leadership made by a new nurse requires further explanation?
A) Clinical leaders are needed in every setting to ensure that quality patient care is
delivered
B) Leadership in health care is an act reserved only for designated administrators and
managers
C) Leaders are made, not born
D) It is important for nurses who aspire to be leaders to develop leadership skills
Correct Answer: B) Leadership in health care is an act reserved only for designated
administrators and managers
Rationale: This statement requires correction because leadership in healthcare is not
reserved exclusively for administrators and managers. "Leaders are made, not born" is
true because leadership skills must be continuously developed. Nursing leaders are
, vitally important at all levels, including the bedside, to improve patient care. Clinical
leaders are needed in every setting to ensure quality care delivery and adoption of
evidence-based practices .
Question 6
Which statement about evidence-based practice (EBP) is accurate?
A) EBP assists the nurse in the decision-making process
B) Research utilization and EBP are the same concept
C) EBP relies solely on practice experience
D) Research utilization occurs before evaluation of evidence
Correct Answer: A) EBP assists the nurse in the decision-making process
Rationale: EBP is a problem-solving approach that assists nurses in clinical decision-
making by integrating best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
Research utilization and EBP are NOT the same concept—research utilization focuses on
applying specific research findings, while EBP involves a broader approach. EBP relies on
practice, research, and patient preferences, not just practice alone. Research utilization
occurs after evaluation of all available evidence .
Question 7
A student in the RN-BSN program is taking a research course. The instructor asks "What
are the components of evidence-based practice (EBP)"? How should the student reply?
(Select all that apply)
A) Best research evidence
B) Clinical expertise
C) Patient preferences and values
D) Organizational policies
Correct Answer: A, B, and C
Rationale: The three core components of EBP are: (1) best research evidence, (2) clinical
expertise, and (3) patient preferences and values. Organizational policies may influence
