LEADERSHIP ROLES AND MANAGEMENT
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS
SOLVED
◉ Included in evidence-based practice but are not explicit
components of the PICO format. Answer: Client preferences
◉ Costs associated with a potential change in practice are included
in evidence-based practice but are not explicit components of the
PICO format. Answer: Costs in evidence-based practice
◉ A component of decision making but is not specifically included in
the PICO format. Answer: Intuition in decision making
◉ Involves presuming the status quo to be the best option. Answer:
Decision-making process
◉ Generating multiple alternatives may require involving more
people in the decision-making process. Answer: Multiple
alternatives
,◉ Desirable qualities that are not particularly aligned with either
right-brained or left-brained thinking. Answer: Transparency and
efficiency
◉ Refers to the ability to comprehend and apply knowledge.
Answer: Cognitive Level: Understand
◉ Title: Values. Answer: Chapter Number: 01
◉ Indicates the difficulty level of the question. Answer: DIF:
Moderate
◉ Indicates the difficulty level of the question. Answer: DIF: Easy
◉ A high rate of absence from work, which may require managerial
intervention. Answer: Absenteeism
◉ Personal beliefs that influence the decision-making process and
cannot be set aside. Answer: Values in Decision Making
◉ A complex cognitive process that requires reasoning and creative
analysis. Answer: Critical Thinking
,◉ The tendency to prioritize information that supports one's
existing beliefs. Answer: Confirmation Bias
◉ A decision made based on logical reasoning rather than personal
values. Answer: Rationale Decision
◉ The method of collecting information that can be influenced by
biases. Answer: Data Gathering Process
◉ To address issues such as absenteeism through effective decision-
making. Answer: Nurse-Manager's Role
◉ The specific steps taken as a result of the decision-making
process. Answer: Course of Action
◉ A phase in decision making that involves seeking to fully
comprehend the issue at hand. Answer: Understanding the Problem
◉ The process of evaluating different options before making a
decision. Answer: Alternative Consideration
◉ A method that emphasizes the use of current best evidence in
making decisions about patient care. Answer: Evidence-Based
Approach
, ◉ A type of assessment format that presents several options for the
respondent to choose from. Answer: Multiple Choice Questions
◉ Information provided to help understand the outcomes of a
decision. Answer: Feedback in Decision Making
◉ The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings,
motives, and desires, which can reduce confirmation bias. Answer:
Self-awareness
◉ The method of collecting information that may be beneficial in
some situations to mitigate confirmation bias. Answer: Data-
gathering process
◉ A necessary step in the decision-making process that assesses the
outcomes against the original objectives. Answer: Evaluation phase
◉ The alignment of decisions made by powerful individuals with
their own personal values. Answer: Congruence with values
◉ The act of assigning decision-making responsibilities to others,
which powerful individuals tend to avoid. Answer: Delegation in
decision making
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS
SOLVED
◉ Included in evidence-based practice but are not explicit
components of the PICO format. Answer: Client preferences
◉ Costs associated with a potential change in practice are included
in evidence-based practice but are not explicit components of the
PICO format. Answer: Costs in evidence-based practice
◉ A component of decision making but is not specifically included in
the PICO format. Answer: Intuition in decision making
◉ Involves presuming the status quo to be the best option. Answer:
Decision-making process
◉ Generating multiple alternatives may require involving more
people in the decision-making process. Answer: Multiple
alternatives
,◉ Desirable qualities that are not particularly aligned with either
right-brained or left-brained thinking. Answer: Transparency and
efficiency
◉ Refers to the ability to comprehend and apply knowledge.
Answer: Cognitive Level: Understand
◉ Title: Values. Answer: Chapter Number: 01
◉ Indicates the difficulty level of the question. Answer: DIF:
Moderate
◉ Indicates the difficulty level of the question. Answer: DIF: Easy
◉ A high rate of absence from work, which may require managerial
intervention. Answer: Absenteeism
◉ Personal beliefs that influence the decision-making process and
cannot be set aside. Answer: Values in Decision Making
◉ A complex cognitive process that requires reasoning and creative
analysis. Answer: Critical Thinking
,◉ The tendency to prioritize information that supports one's
existing beliefs. Answer: Confirmation Bias
◉ A decision made based on logical reasoning rather than personal
values. Answer: Rationale Decision
◉ The method of collecting information that can be influenced by
biases. Answer: Data Gathering Process
◉ To address issues such as absenteeism through effective decision-
making. Answer: Nurse-Manager's Role
◉ The specific steps taken as a result of the decision-making
process. Answer: Course of Action
◉ A phase in decision making that involves seeking to fully
comprehend the issue at hand. Answer: Understanding the Problem
◉ The process of evaluating different options before making a
decision. Answer: Alternative Consideration
◉ A method that emphasizes the use of current best evidence in
making decisions about patient care. Answer: Evidence-Based
Approach
, ◉ A type of assessment format that presents several options for the
respondent to choose from. Answer: Multiple Choice Questions
◉ Information provided to help understand the outcomes of a
decision. Answer: Feedback in Decision Making
◉ The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings,
motives, and desires, which can reduce confirmation bias. Answer:
Self-awareness
◉ The method of collecting information that may be beneficial in
some situations to mitigate confirmation bias. Answer: Data-
gathering process
◉ A necessary step in the decision-making process that assesses the
outcomes against the original objectives. Answer: Evaluation phase
◉ The alignment of decisions made by powerful individuals with
their own personal values. Answer: Congruence with values
◉ The act of assigning decision-making responsibilities to others,
which powerful individuals tend to avoid. Answer: Delegation in
decision making
