ATI LEADERSHIP PROCTORED RETAKE ACTUAL EXAM
2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
participative leadership - ANS-*democratic*
-serves as a resource person and facilitator and is non-directive
-guides staff toward reaching an objective and shares responsibilities with the staff
-allows creativity and development of many strategies
autocratic - ANS-direct and issues commands necessary for *emergency situations*
-makes decisions idependently and then notifies the staff of the decisions made
-maintains a high degree of control over the staff and allows little freedom of staff members
laissez-faire - ANS-demonstrates a non-productive approach
-exerts little or no leadership and control
-
moral leadership - ANS-involves honesty and fairness under any circumstances
mandated reporter - ANS-children or older adult clients who are being abused or neglected
employees that are resistant to change - ANS-realize that if the nurse who must implement the
change are not invested in the change process, resistance to change is likely.
-problematic when the change is unplanned or imposed by outside forces
-resistant staff nurse has likely rejected the change for reasons such as habit, fear of the
unknown, and lack of time to learn something new
,-a meeting between the nurse manager and the staff nurse will allow an open forum for the
staff nurse to verbalize the reasons for reluctance to adopt the new policy
HIPAA - ANS-prohibits disclosing
6 Essential Components of Leadership - ANS-Knowledge
Self-Awareness
Communication
Energy
Goals
Action
5 Phases of the Management Process - ANS-Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Directing
Controlling
3 Management Styles - ANS-Autocratic
Laissez-Faire
Democratic
Which is the most effective management style? - ANS-democratic
Which style of management does the manager not participate in, rather they delegate to the
staff to solve the problem? - ANS-laissez-faire
,Which style of management does the manager allow staff to participate in making
decisions/unit changes? - ANS-Democratic
Which style of management is the best for emergency situations? - ANS-Autocratic
Which style of management makes decisions for staff without their input? - ANS-Autocratic
Which style of management allows staff to work out conflicts on their own? - ANS-Laissez-faire
Which style of management is the most time consuming? - ANS-Democratic
Which style of management puts emphasis on teamwork? - ANS-Democratic
5 types of power - ANS-Reward
Coercive
Legitimate
Referent
Expert
Which type of power has the ability to control resources? - ANS-Reward
Which type of power has the ability to inflict aversive outcomes or punishment? - ANS-Coercive
Which type of power is based on one's position? - ANS-Legitimate
Which type of power is based on attractive characteristics? - ANS-Referent
, Which type of power is based on expertise or knowledge? - ANS-Expert
List 10 reportable incidents - ANS-client injury
unanticipated client death
malfunction of equipment
unanticipated adverse reactions
inability to meet client needs
unethical, illegal, or incompetent practice
client/family complaint about care
toxic spills, fires, &/or other environmental emergencies
violent behavior by client/family
loss of pregnancy
when a professional provides expert advise in a particular area & determines what treatment or
services are needed it is called a _________ - ANS-consultation
when a formal request for a special service by another care provider so the client can access
special care identified it is called a _______ - ANS-referral
AMA - ANS-If a patient leaves AMA one of the best things you can do is make sure they have a
follow-up appointment. This way you are hoping they will continue getting care and the services
they need.
Great Leader - ANS-One point to remember about a great leader is that they usually go by their
intuition or gut instinct to make their decisions.
2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
participative leadership - ANS-*democratic*
-serves as a resource person and facilitator and is non-directive
-guides staff toward reaching an objective and shares responsibilities with the staff
-allows creativity and development of many strategies
autocratic - ANS-direct and issues commands necessary for *emergency situations*
-makes decisions idependently and then notifies the staff of the decisions made
-maintains a high degree of control over the staff and allows little freedom of staff members
laissez-faire - ANS-demonstrates a non-productive approach
-exerts little or no leadership and control
-
moral leadership - ANS-involves honesty and fairness under any circumstances
mandated reporter - ANS-children or older adult clients who are being abused or neglected
employees that are resistant to change - ANS-realize that if the nurse who must implement the
change are not invested in the change process, resistance to change is likely.
-problematic when the change is unplanned or imposed by outside forces
-resistant staff nurse has likely rejected the change for reasons such as habit, fear of the
unknown, and lack of time to learn something new
,-a meeting between the nurse manager and the staff nurse will allow an open forum for the
staff nurse to verbalize the reasons for reluctance to adopt the new policy
HIPAA - ANS-prohibits disclosing
6 Essential Components of Leadership - ANS-Knowledge
Self-Awareness
Communication
Energy
Goals
Action
5 Phases of the Management Process - ANS-Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Directing
Controlling
3 Management Styles - ANS-Autocratic
Laissez-Faire
Democratic
Which is the most effective management style? - ANS-democratic
Which style of management does the manager not participate in, rather they delegate to the
staff to solve the problem? - ANS-laissez-faire
,Which style of management does the manager allow staff to participate in making
decisions/unit changes? - ANS-Democratic
Which style of management is the best for emergency situations? - ANS-Autocratic
Which style of management makes decisions for staff without their input? - ANS-Autocratic
Which style of management allows staff to work out conflicts on their own? - ANS-Laissez-faire
Which style of management is the most time consuming? - ANS-Democratic
Which style of management puts emphasis on teamwork? - ANS-Democratic
5 types of power - ANS-Reward
Coercive
Legitimate
Referent
Expert
Which type of power has the ability to control resources? - ANS-Reward
Which type of power has the ability to inflict aversive outcomes or punishment? - ANS-Coercive
Which type of power is based on one's position? - ANS-Legitimate
Which type of power is based on attractive characteristics? - ANS-Referent
, Which type of power is based on expertise or knowledge? - ANS-Expert
List 10 reportable incidents - ANS-client injury
unanticipated client death
malfunction of equipment
unanticipated adverse reactions
inability to meet client needs
unethical, illegal, or incompetent practice
client/family complaint about care
toxic spills, fires, &/or other environmental emergencies
violent behavior by client/family
loss of pregnancy
when a professional provides expert advise in a particular area & determines what treatment or
services are needed it is called a _________ - ANS-consultation
when a formal request for a special service by another care provider so the client can access
special care identified it is called a _______ - ANS-referral
AMA - ANS-If a patient leaves AMA one of the best things you can do is make sure they have a
follow-up appointment. This way you are hoping they will continue getting care and the services
they need.
Great Leader - ANS-One point to remember about a great leader is that they usually go by their
intuition or gut instinct to make their decisions.
