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Leadership Exam 1 Study Guide (2026/2027)
,100 Well-Structured Q&A with Correct Answers Marked
Section 1: Leadership Theories & Styles (Questions 1-20)
1. Which leadership style is characterized by centralized decision-making and close
supervision of subordinates?
• A) Democratic
• B) Autocratic ✓
• C) Laissez-faire
• D) Transformational
2. According to transformational leadership theory, which component refers to inspiring
followers through optimism and enthusiasm?
• A) Individualized consideration
• B) Intellectual stimulation
• C) Inspirational motivation ✓
• D) Idealized influence
3. Which leadership theory focuses on the interaction between leaders, followers, and the
situation?
• A) Trait theory
• B) Great Man theory
• C) Situational leadership ✓
• D) Servant leadership
4. A nurse manager who focuses on serving the needs of staff first is practicing:
• A) Transactional leadership
• B) Transformational leadership
• C) Servant leadership ✓
• D) Charismatic leadership
5. The "telling" style in situational leadership is most appropriate when:
, • A) Followers have low ability and low willingness ✓
• B) Followers have high ability and low willingness
• C) Followers have moderate ability and variable willingness
• D) Followers have high ability and high willingness
Section 2: Communication & Conflict Resolution (Questions 21-40)
21. Which communication technique involves restating the sender's message in your own
words?
• A) Clarifying
• B) Focusing
• C) Paraphrasing ✓
• D) Summarizing
22. During a conflict between two staff nurses, the manager suggests a solution where both
parties give up something. This is:
• A) Competing
• B) Collaborating
• C) Avoiding
• D) Compromising ✓
23. The SBAR communication tool stands for:
• A) Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation ✓
• B) Status, Background, Action, Response
• C) Situation, Basis, Assessment, Resolution
• D) Status, Basis, Action, Recommendation
Section 3: Healthcare Systems & Policy (Questions 41-60)
41. The Magnet Recognition Program primarily focuses on:
Leadership Exam 1 Study Guide (2026/2027)
,100 Well-Structured Q&A with Correct Answers Marked
Section 1: Leadership Theories & Styles (Questions 1-20)
1. Which leadership style is characterized by centralized decision-making and close
supervision of subordinates?
• A) Democratic
• B) Autocratic ✓
• C) Laissez-faire
• D) Transformational
2. According to transformational leadership theory, which component refers to inspiring
followers through optimism and enthusiasm?
• A) Individualized consideration
• B) Intellectual stimulation
• C) Inspirational motivation ✓
• D) Idealized influence
3. Which leadership theory focuses on the interaction between leaders, followers, and the
situation?
• A) Trait theory
• B) Great Man theory
• C) Situational leadership ✓
• D) Servant leadership
4. A nurse manager who focuses on serving the needs of staff first is practicing:
• A) Transactional leadership
• B) Transformational leadership
• C) Servant leadership ✓
• D) Charismatic leadership
5. The "telling" style in situational leadership is most appropriate when:
, • A) Followers have low ability and low willingness ✓
• B) Followers have high ability and low willingness
• C) Followers have moderate ability and variable willingness
• D) Followers have high ability and high willingness
Section 2: Communication & Conflict Resolution (Questions 21-40)
21. Which communication technique involves restating the sender's message in your own
words?
• A) Clarifying
• B) Focusing
• C) Paraphrasing ✓
• D) Summarizing
22. During a conflict between two staff nurses, the manager suggests a solution where both
parties give up something. This is:
• A) Competing
• B) Collaborating
• C) Avoiding
• D) Compromising ✓
23. The SBAR communication tool stands for:
• A) Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation ✓
• B) Status, Background, Action, Response
• C) Situation, Basis, Assessment, Resolution
• D) Status, Basis, Action, Recommendation
Section 3: Healthcare Systems & Policy (Questions 41-60)
41. The Magnet Recognition Program primarily focuses on:
