LEADERSHIP ROLES AND MANAGEMENT
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉Tell whether the following statement is True or False:
Following a physician's order is a valid excuse in a malpractice case..
Answer: B. False
Rationale: Nurses have a responsibility to safeguard their patients,
independent of physician's orders
◉Which is not an intentional tort?
A) False imprisonment
B) Defamation of character
C) Invasion of privacy
D) Negligence. Answer: D. Negligence
,Rationale: An intentional tort requires that the act be committed
with the awareness of the perpetrator
◉Tell whether the following statement is True or False:
One way nurses can act as advocates is by directly intervening on
behalf of others.. Answer: A. True
Rationale: Sometimes it is advisable for nurses to advocate for
patients by directly intervening on their behalf
◉Tell whether the following statement is True or False:
Reporting an offense to one's boss is an example of external whistle-
blowing. Answer: B. False
Rationale: Reporting a problem to a higher-up within the
organization is called internal whistle-blowing. External whistle-
blowing involves reporting outside the organization such as the
media and an elected official
◉What are some ways nurses can advance the nursing profession?
(Select all that apply)
, A) Learn about sociopolitical issues
B) Participate in professional organizations
C) Participate in bureaucracy. Answer: A. Learn about sociopolitical
issues, and B. Participate in professional organizations
Rationale: It is important for nurses to participate in the larger
social framework in a professional capacity in order to advance the
profession as a whole.
◉Which should one not do when writing a letter to a legislator?
A) Be persistent
B) Write a personal letter
C) Address the legislator by his or her title
D) Make the letter at least two pages long. Answer: D. Make the
letter at least two pages long
Rationale: The letter should be succinct and to the point (not more
than one page in length)
◉Tell whether the following statement is True or False:
Nurses should avoid media exposure.. Answer: B. False
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉Tell whether the following statement is True or False:
Following a physician's order is a valid excuse in a malpractice case..
Answer: B. False
Rationale: Nurses have a responsibility to safeguard their patients,
independent of physician's orders
◉Which is not an intentional tort?
A) False imprisonment
B) Defamation of character
C) Invasion of privacy
D) Negligence. Answer: D. Negligence
,Rationale: An intentional tort requires that the act be committed
with the awareness of the perpetrator
◉Tell whether the following statement is True or False:
One way nurses can act as advocates is by directly intervening on
behalf of others.. Answer: A. True
Rationale: Sometimes it is advisable for nurses to advocate for
patients by directly intervening on their behalf
◉Tell whether the following statement is True or False:
Reporting an offense to one's boss is an example of external whistle-
blowing. Answer: B. False
Rationale: Reporting a problem to a higher-up within the
organization is called internal whistle-blowing. External whistle-
blowing involves reporting outside the organization such as the
media and an elected official
◉What are some ways nurses can advance the nursing profession?
(Select all that apply)
, A) Learn about sociopolitical issues
B) Participate in professional organizations
C) Participate in bureaucracy. Answer: A. Learn about sociopolitical
issues, and B. Participate in professional organizations
Rationale: It is important for nurses to participate in the larger
social framework in a professional capacity in order to advance the
profession as a whole.
◉Which should one not do when writing a letter to a legislator?
A) Be persistent
B) Write a personal letter
C) Address the legislator by his or her title
D) Make the letter at least two pages long. Answer: D. Make the
letter at least two pages long
Rationale: The letter should be succinct and to the point (not more
than one page in length)
◉Tell whether the following statement is True or False:
Nurses should avoid media exposure.. Answer: B. False
