LEADERSHIP ROLES AND MANAGEMENT
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING FULLY SOLVED TEST
PAPER GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following accurately describes why nurses are at
increased liability for malpractice suits?
A) Their realm of responsibility has decreased
B) Fewer nurses have liability insurance
C) Nurses are making more money
D) Nurses currently have less independence in decision making.
Answer: C. Nurses are making more money
Rationale: Higher salaries have corresponded to increased liability
in the nursing profession
◉ 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
Rationale: While many nurses avoid media exposure out of self-
consciousness, in fact it is advantageous to appear in newspapers
and on radio and television when the opportunity arises
◉ Advocating against implementing a new hospital computer
system is an example of which type of planning?
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING FULLY SOLVED TEST
PAPER GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following accurately describes why nurses are at
increased liability for malpractice suits?
A) Their realm of responsibility has decreased
B) Fewer nurses have liability insurance
C) Nurses are making more money
D) Nurses currently have less independence in decision making.
Answer: C. Nurses are making more money
Rationale: Higher salaries have corresponded to increased liability
in the nursing profession
◉ 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
Rationale: While many nurses avoid media exposure out of self-
consciousness, in fact it is advantageous to appear in newspapers
and on radio and television when the opportunity arises
◉ Advocating against implementing a new hospital computer
system is an example of which type of planning?
