NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
DETAILED ANSWERS|2025/2026|GRADED
Requires a detailed analysis of led up to the problem, decision making is the last step -
ANSWER Problem Solving
The critical elements of the problem solving - ANSWER Define objects clearly, Gather
data carefully, Take the time necessary, use an evidence based approach, generate many
alternatives, think logically, choose and act decisively
The leadership style that is permissive with no criticism and provides little or no direction -
ANSWER laizzez-faire
This leadership style focuses on empowerment and vision - ANSWER transformational
leadership
This leadership theory focuses on serving others as a top priority - ANSWER Servant
leadership
This leadership focuses on the organization investing in the employees to develop them -
ANSWER Human Capital
This leadership style focuses on the complex nature of the health care environment and the
need to develop adaptive leaders - ANSWER Quantum Leadership
The ethical principal for the obligation to tell the truth - ANSWER veracity
The ethical principal referring to the right of the individual to make decisions -
ANSWER autonomy
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,The ethical decision making framework that refers to providing the greatest good to the
greatest number of people - ANSWER utilitarian
A nurse is representing the viewpoint of the patient to others. - ANSWER nurse as
advocate
A series of statutes enacted by state legislators to regulate nursing practice -
ANSWER Nurse Practice Act
The failure of a professionally trained person to act in a prudent and reasonable manner -
ANSWER malpractice
The five elements of malpractice - ANSWER Duty, Breach of Duty, Foreseeability of
Harm, Proximate Cause, Damage or Injury
Confidential, Factual and Objective statements about an event that are submitted -
ANSWER Incident Report
Practitioners are liable for this type of intentional tort when they unlawfully restrain the
movement of their patients - ANSWER false imprisonment
Laws that encourage health professionals to assist in emergency situations by limiting
liability and offering legal immunity as long as the nurse acts within state laws and provides
reasonable care - ANSWER Good Samaritan Laws
Law that maintains confidentiality of protected health information - ANSWER HIPPA
The nurse completes this first action when he/she suspects a co worker of drinking while on
duty. - ANSWER report to manager or supervisor
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, A patient has received a complete explanation of a treatment and indicates that he or she
understands the risks and benefits - ANSWER Informed Consent
Include living well and durable power of attorney - ANSWER advanced directives
The process of measuring products, practices, and services against best-performing
organizations - ANSWER Benchmarking
Provide diagnosis-based, step-by-step interventions for providers to follow in an effort to
promote high-quality care while controlling resource utilization and costs -
ANSWER Clinical Practice Guidelines
Audits that are performed while the patient is receiving the service. -
ANSWER Concurrent Audits
Measure how care was carried out; were guidelines and standards met; were policies
followed; task-oriented - ANSWER Process Audit
Balance is achieved between not blaming individuals for errors and not tolerating egregious
behavior - ANSWER Just Culture
A cause and effect diagram also known as an Ishikawa diagram - ANSWER Fishbone
Diagram
Leapfrog Group's four evidence-based standards to reduce medical errors -
ANSWER 1.Computerized physician-provider order entry
2.Evidence-based hospital referral
3.Intensive care unit physician staffing
4.Safe practice scores (Leapfrog)
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DETAILED ANSWERS|2025/2026|GRADED
Requires a detailed analysis of led up to the problem, decision making is the last step -
ANSWER Problem Solving
The critical elements of the problem solving - ANSWER Define objects clearly, Gather
data carefully, Take the time necessary, use an evidence based approach, generate many
alternatives, think logically, choose and act decisively
The leadership style that is permissive with no criticism and provides little or no direction -
ANSWER laizzez-faire
This leadership style focuses on empowerment and vision - ANSWER transformational
leadership
This leadership theory focuses on serving others as a top priority - ANSWER Servant
leadership
This leadership focuses on the organization investing in the employees to develop them -
ANSWER Human Capital
This leadership style focuses on the complex nature of the health care environment and the
need to develop adaptive leaders - ANSWER Quantum Leadership
The ethical principal for the obligation to tell the truth - ANSWER veracity
The ethical principal referring to the right of the individual to make decisions -
ANSWER autonomy
1
,The ethical decision making framework that refers to providing the greatest good to the
greatest number of people - ANSWER utilitarian
A nurse is representing the viewpoint of the patient to others. - ANSWER nurse as
advocate
A series of statutes enacted by state legislators to regulate nursing practice -
ANSWER Nurse Practice Act
The failure of a professionally trained person to act in a prudent and reasonable manner -
ANSWER malpractice
The five elements of malpractice - ANSWER Duty, Breach of Duty, Foreseeability of
Harm, Proximate Cause, Damage or Injury
Confidential, Factual and Objective statements about an event that are submitted -
ANSWER Incident Report
Practitioners are liable for this type of intentional tort when they unlawfully restrain the
movement of their patients - ANSWER false imprisonment
Laws that encourage health professionals to assist in emergency situations by limiting
liability and offering legal immunity as long as the nurse acts within state laws and provides
reasonable care - ANSWER Good Samaritan Laws
Law that maintains confidentiality of protected health information - ANSWER HIPPA
The nurse completes this first action when he/she suspects a co worker of drinking while on
duty. - ANSWER report to manager or supervisor
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, A patient has received a complete explanation of a treatment and indicates that he or she
understands the risks and benefits - ANSWER Informed Consent
Include living well and durable power of attorney - ANSWER advanced directives
The process of measuring products, practices, and services against best-performing
organizations - ANSWER Benchmarking
Provide diagnosis-based, step-by-step interventions for providers to follow in an effort to
promote high-quality care while controlling resource utilization and costs -
ANSWER Clinical Practice Guidelines
Audits that are performed while the patient is receiving the service. -
ANSWER Concurrent Audits
Measure how care was carried out; were guidelines and standards met; were policies
followed; task-oriented - ANSWER Process Audit
Balance is achieved between not blaming individuals for errors and not tolerating egregious
behavior - ANSWER Just Culture
A cause and effect diagram also known as an Ishikawa diagram - ANSWER Fishbone
Diagram
Leapfrog Group's four evidence-based standards to reduce medical errors -
ANSWER 1.Computerized physician-provider order entry
2.Evidence-based hospital referral
3.Intensive care unit physician staffing
4.Safe practice scores (Leapfrog)
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