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NURS 2058 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY - EXAM 3
LATEST 2026/2027 | PATIENT CARE | MULTIPLE-
CHOICE | 40 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: NURSING LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT - Questions 1-8
Q1: Nursing Leadership - Organizational Approaches
A nurse manager is looking at different ways to organize the nursing unit. The manager decides to
implement an approach that supports staff involvement, shared decision-making, and collaboration.
Which organizational approach is being described?
A. Authoritarian
B. Bureaucratic
C. Participative
D. Laissez-faire
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Participative leadership involves staff in decision-making, encourages input, and values
team collaboration. It improves staff satisfaction and buy-in. Authoritarian leadership is directive
with little staff input. Bureaucratic leadership strictly follows policies. Laissez-faire leadership is
hands-off and provides minimal direction. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Organizational Theories - Characteristics
Which statement best describes the characteristics of an organization?
A. Organizations exist to serve the needs of the manager only
B. Organizations have a structure, purpose, and people who work together to achieve goals
C. Organizations have unlimited resources and no formal structure
D. Organizations are rigid and never adapt to change
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Organizations have a structure (hierarchy), purpose (mission/goals), and people who
work together to achieve objectives. Organizations exist to serve various stakeholders, not just
managers. Resources are finite, and organizations must adapt to change to survive and thrive. [100%
CORRECT]
Q3: Decision-Making - Task Groups
A nurse manager has established a task group to develop a new fall prevention protocol. The task
group should:
A. Work independently without any leadership guidance
B. Be led by a formal leader to coordinate activities and ensure goal achievement
C. Avoid any formal structure to encourage creativity
D. Report to all staff members equally
, 2
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A task group needs a formal leader to provide direction, coordinate activities, and ensure
the group achieves its goals. While the leader may facilitate rather than dictate, some structure and
guidance are necessary for effectiveness. Complete independence without leadership often leads to
lack of direction and poor outcomes. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Team Building - Stages
A nurse manager is leading a newly formed team. The team members are getting to know each
other and are hesitant to express opinions. Which stage of team development is the team in?
A. Forming
B. Storming
C. Norming
D. Performing
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The forming stage is the first stage of team development where members get to know
each other, establish ground rules, and are often hesitant to express opinions. Storming involves
conflict. Norming involves establishing cohesion and cooperation. Performing is the stage of optimal
functioning. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Change Theory - Driving Forces
A nurse manager is implementing a new electronic health record system. According to Lewin's
change theory, which step involves reinforcing the change and making it permanent?
A. Unfreezing
B. Moving
C. Refreezing
D. Planning
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lewin's change theory consists of three steps: Unfreezing (preparing for change), Moving
(implementing the change), and Refreezing (reinforcing the change and making it permanent).
Refreezing is essential to ensure that the change becomes part of the organization's culture and
practice. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Conflict Resolution - Collaboration
Two nurses disagree about how to manage a patient's wound care. Which conflict resolution
strategy is most effective for achieving a win-win outcome?
A. Avoiding
B. Competing
C. Collaborating
D. Accommodating
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collaboration involves working together to find a mutually acceptable solution (win-win).
Avoiding ignores the conflict. Competing creates a win-lose situation. Accommodating sacrifices
NURS 2058 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY - EXAM 3
LATEST 2026/2027 | PATIENT CARE | MULTIPLE-
CHOICE | 40 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: NURSING LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT - Questions 1-8
Q1: Nursing Leadership - Organizational Approaches
A nurse manager is looking at different ways to organize the nursing unit. The manager decides to
implement an approach that supports staff involvement, shared decision-making, and collaboration.
Which organizational approach is being described?
A. Authoritarian
B. Bureaucratic
C. Participative
D. Laissez-faire
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Participative leadership involves staff in decision-making, encourages input, and values
team collaboration. It improves staff satisfaction and buy-in. Authoritarian leadership is directive
with little staff input. Bureaucratic leadership strictly follows policies. Laissez-faire leadership is
hands-off and provides minimal direction. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Organizational Theories - Characteristics
Which statement best describes the characteristics of an organization?
A. Organizations exist to serve the needs of the manager only
B. Organizations have a structure, purpose, and people who work together to achieve goals
C. Organizations have unlimited resources and no formal structure
D. Organizations are rigid and never adapt to change
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Organizations have a structure (hierarchy), purpose (mission/goals), and people who
work together to achieve objectives. Organizations exist to serve various stakeholders, not just
managers. Resources are finite, and organizations must adapt to change to survive and thrive. [100%
CORRECT]
Q3: Decision-Making - Task Groups
A nurse manager has established a task group to develop a new fall prevention protocol. The task
group should:
A. Work independently without any leadership guidance
B. Be led by a formal leader to coordinate activities and ensure goal achievement
C. Avoid any formal structure to encourage creativity
D. Report to all staff members equally
, 2
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A task group needs a formal leader to provide direction, coordinate activities, and ensure
the group achieves its goals. While the leader may facilitate rather than dictate, some structure and
guidance are necessary for effectiveness. Complete independence without leadership often leads to
lack of direction and poor outcomes. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Team Building - Stages
A nurse manager is leading a newly formed team. The team members are getting to know each
other and are hesitant to express opinions. Which stage of team development is the team in?
A. Forming
B. Storming
C. Norming
D. Performing
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The forming stage is the first stage of team development where members get to know
each other, establish ground rules, and are often hesitant to express opinions. Storming involves
conflict. Norming involves establishing cohesion and cooperation. Performing is the stage of optimal
functioning. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Change Theory - Driving Forces
A nurse manager is implementing a new electronic health record system. According to Lewin's
change theory, which step involves reinforcing the change and making it permanent?
A. Unfreezing
B. Moving
C. Refreezing
D. Planning
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lewin's change theory consists of three steps: Unfreezing (preparing for change), Moving
(implementing the change), and Refreezing (reinforcing the change and making it permanent).
Refreezing is essential to ensure that the change becomes part of the organization's culture and
practice. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Conflict Resolution - Collaboration
Two nurses disagree about how to manage a patient's wound care. Which conflict resolution
strategy is most effective for achieving a win-win outcome?
A. Avoiding
B. Competing
C. Collaborating
D. Accommodating
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collaboration involves working together to find a mutually acceptable solution (win-win).
Avoiding ignores the conflict. Competing creates a win-lose situation. Accommodating sacrifices
