ATI Leadership Test Proctored Questions and Answers 2024

ATI Leadership Test Proctored Questions and Answers Leadership - Answer ️️ -ability to inspire others to achieve a desired outcome Management - Answer ️️ -process of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work within an organization Authoritative - Answer ️️ -* makes decisions for the group * motivates by coercion * communication down the chain of command * work output by staff is high (good for crisis) Democratic - Answer ️️ -* Includes group when decisions are made * Motivates * Communication up&down chain of command * work output is good quality Laissez-faire - Answer ️️ -*makes few decisions, little planning *lack of motivation *communication up&down chain of command *work output is low *effective with professional employees Characteristics of a good leader - Answer ️️ -* Initiative * Inspiration * energy * Positive attitude * communication skills * Respect * Problem solving and critical thinking skills Transformational leaders - Answer ️️ -empower followers to assume responsibility for a communal vision, and personal development is a secondary outcome Transactional leaders - Answer ️️ -focus on immediate problems, maintain status quo, use rewards to motivate followers Emotional intelligence in a leader - Answer ️️ -* insight to emotions of members of the team *understand the perspective of others *encourage constructive criticism, be open to new ideas *multi-task by maintaining focus ***manages emotions and channels them in a positive direction ***refrains from judgment or emotionally charged situations until facts are gathered 5 major functions of management - Answer ️️ -Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling Planning - Answer ️️ -the decisions regarding what needs to be done, how it will be done, and who is going to do it Organizing - Answer ️️ -the organizational structure that determines the lines of authority, channels of communication, and where decisions are made Staffing - Answer ️️ -the acquisition of adequate staff Directing - Answer ️️ -the leadership role assumed by a manager; influences and motivates staff Controlling - Answer ️️ -evaluation of staff performance and goals; ensure outcomes are being met Characteristics of Managers - Answer ️️ -hold formal position of authority and power possess clinical expertise network with members of the team coach subordinates make decisions about the function of the organization ABCD's - Answer ️️ -Open airway= highest priority breathing circulation Maslow's Hierarchy - Answer ️️ -1. Physiological (food, water, warmth, rest) 2. Safety (security) 3. Love/Belonging (intimate relationships, friends) 4. Esteem (prestige and feeling of accomplishment) 5. Self actualization (achieving one's full potential, including creative activities) Time management of a Nurse - Answer ️️ -Organ