NHA PCT TEST SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ Which characteristic is associated with the democratic style of
leadership? Answer: The democratic leadership style encourages input and
problem solving from employees.
▶ In which situation is autocratic leadership most suitable? Answer:
Autocratic leadership is most appropriate in crisis or emergency situations.
▶ What is a defining feature of the laissez-faire leadership style? Answer:
Laissez-faire leadership gives away responsibility and authority to
employees.
▶ What does situational leadership require from the LPN? Answer:
Situational leadership involves varying your style to meet the demands of
the work environment.
▶ What is required of LPNs in their expanded roles regarding
collaboration? Answer: LPNs must collaborate with RNs and other
providers according to NPA guidelines.
▶ Which statement best defines delegation in nursing practice? Answer:
Delegation is the transfer of responsibility for performing an activity to
another individual while retaining accountability.
▶ What are the Five Rights of Delegation as defined by the NCSBN?
Answer: Right task, right circumstance, right person, right
direction/communication, and right supervision.
▶ What is true regarding the role of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
in care delivery systems? Answer: Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
must be supervised and cannot practice nursing.
▶ What does the acronym SMART stand for in the context of setting goals
for delegation? Answer: SMART goals are Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ Which characteristic is associated with the democratic style of
leadership? Answer: The democratic leadership style encourages input and
problem solving from employees.
▶ In which situation is autocratic leadership most suitable? Answer:
Autocratic leadership is most appropriate in crisis or emergency situations.
▶ What is a defining feature of the laissez-faire leadership style? Answer:
Laissez-faire leadership gives away responsibility and authority to
employees.
▶ What does situational leadership require from the LPN? Answer:
Situational leadership involves varying your style to meet the demands of
the work environment.
▶ What is required of LPNs in their expanded roles regarding
collaboration? Answer: LPNs must collaborate with RNs and other
providers according to NPA guidelines.
▶ Which statement best defines delegation in nursing practice? Answer:
Delegation is the transfer of responsibility for performing an activity to
another individual while retaining accountability.
▶ What are the Five Rights of Delegation as defined by the NCSBN?
Answer: Right task, right circumstance, right person, right
direction/communication, and right supervision.
▶ What is true regarding the role of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
in care delivery systems? Answer: Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
must be supervised and cannot practice nursing.
▶ What does the acronym SMART stand for in the context of setting goals
for delegation? Answer: SMART goals are Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
