NURSING LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (LATEST 2026) 100% CORRECT
Accountability - correct answer- obligation to answer for
one's actions and to accomplish what you have agreed to do.
State Nurses Practice - we are held accountable for our actions
Always do your best - correct answer- you can commit to
doing your best in each circumstance. In making the
commitment to always do your best you acknowledge your
humanness. Good days, bad days, and in-between days. At the
end of the day, I did my best.
Another colleague reported that her manager informed staff
that it would be up to them to decide who would go to the
COVID-19 units and that the group decision would be final.
what leadership style is this? - correct answer- laissez-faire
Approaches to conflict resolution - correct answer-
avoiding/withdrawing
smoothing
,competing/coercing
cooperating/accommodating
compromising/negotiating
collaborating
Approaches to conflict resolution: avoiding/withdrawing -
correct answer- refuse to face it; minor conflicts; can surface
again
Approaches to conflict resolution: collaborating - correct
answer- assertive and cooperative means to resolution; work
together
Approaches to conflict resolution: competing/coercing - correct
answer- desired solution at expense of others; quick or
unpopular decision; party who loses something,
ex: im right youre wrong no im right youre wrong
Approaches to conflict resolution: compromising/negotiating -
correct answer- minimizes losses for all involved; each party
gives up something
,Approaches to conflict resolution: cooperating/accommodating
- correct answer- one party sacrifices something; conflict
might not be resolved; solution can contribute to future conflict
Approaches to conflict resolution: smoothing - correct answer-
"smooth" another party; peaceful work; what is agreed upon, no
growth or solution, just keep the peace
At a staff meeting, the manager of your unit informs the group
that this will be done by lottery, and anyone selected who
refuses to go will be terminated.
what leadership style is this? - correct answer- authoritarian
Authentic Leadership - correct answer- •Focuses on honest
relationships
Authoritative Leadership - correct answer- •Makes decisions
for the group
•Motivates by coercion
•Communication occurs down the chain of command
•Good for crisis situations; output by staff is high
, •Effective for employees with little or no formal education
Authority - correct answer- power to influence, give
directions, command, take action, and make decisions. Typically
the manager, but can often be shared. Nurses responsible for
patient care, but NA's may not be responsive to nurse's
instruction.
Barriers to leadership - correct answer- False assumptions -
position and title are equivalent to leadership; people who do
not hold official management positions cannot be leaders
Time constraints - finding time to lead
Be impeccable with your word - correct answer- maintain
principled use of the words we speak about others and
ourselves. Speak in truth. Leadership is demonstrated when we
speak with integrity and when we follow through on our words.
Being impeccable with your word is foundational to developing
trust and reliability as a leader.
Benchmarks - correct answer- are we achieving our goals or
not
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (LATEST 2026) 100% CORRECT
Accountability - correct answer- obligation to answer for
one's actions and to accomplish what you have agreed to do.
State Nurses Practice - we are held accountable for our actions
Always do your best - correct answer- you can commit to
doing your best in each circumstance. In making the
commitment to always do your best you acknowledge your
humanness. Good days, bad days, and in-between days. At the
end of the day, I did my best.
Another colleague reported that her manager informed staff
that it would be up to them to decide who would go to the
COVID-19 units and that the group decision would be final.
what leadership style is this? - correct answer- laissez-faire
Approaches to conflict resolution - correct answer-
avoiding/withdrawing
smoothing
,competing/coercing
cooperating/accommodating
compromising/negotiating
collaborating
Approaches to conflict resolution: avoiding/withdrawing -
correct answer- refuse to face it; minor conflicts; can surface
again
Approaches to conflict resolution: collaborating - correct
answer- assertive and cooperative means to resolution; work
together
Approaches to conflict resolution: competing/coercing - correct
answer- desired solution at expense of others; quick or
unpopular decision; party who loses something,
ex: im right youre wrong no im right youre wrong
Approaches to conflict resolution: compromising/negotiating -
correct answer- minimizes losses for all involved; each party
gives up something
,Approaches to conflict resolution: cooperating/accommodating
- correct answer- one party sacrifices something; conflict
might not be resolved; solution can contribute to future conflict
Approaches to conflict resolution: smoothing - correct answer-
"smooth" another party; peaceful work; what is agreed upon, no
growth or solution, just keep the peace
At a staff meeting, the manager of your unit informs the group
that this will be done by lottery, and anyone selected who
refuses to go will be terminated.
what leadership style is this? - correct answer- authoritarian
Authentic Leadership - correct answer- •Focuses on honest
relationships
Authoritative Leadership - correct answer- •Makes decisions
for the group
•Motivates by coercion
•Communication occurs down the chain of command
•Good for crisis situations; output by staff is high
, •Effective for employees with little or no formal education
Authority - correct answer- power to influence, give
directions, command, take action, and make decisions. Typically
the manager, but can often be shared. Nurses responsible for
patient care, but NA's may not be responsive to nurse's
instruction.
Barriers to leadership - correct answer- False assumptions -
position and title are equivalent to leadership; people who do
not hold official management positions cannot be leaders
Time constraints - finding time to lead
Be impeccable with your word - correct answer- maintain
principled use of the words we speak about others and
ourselves. Speak in truth. Leadership is demonstrated when we
speak with integrity and when we follow through on our words.
Being impeccable with your word is foundational to developing
trust and reliability as a leader.
Benchmarks - correct answer- are we achieving our goals or
not
