YODER-WISE’S LEADING AND
MANAGING IN CANADIAN NURSING,
5TH EDITION COMPREHENSIVE TEST
BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026/2027 UPDATE || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
1. A nurse manager is implementing a new bedside reporting protocol to improve patient
safety. Which leadership style is most effective when the staff is highly motivated and
experienced but needs a clear vision for the change?
A. Transactional leadership
B. Autocratic leadership
C. Transformational leadership
D. Laissez-faire leadership
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Transformational leadership is ideal for implementing change
because it inspires and motivates staff through a shared vision and intellectual stimulation,
which is crucial for high-functioning teams.
,2. Under the Canada Health Act, which principle ensures that all residents of a province or
territory have reasonable access to insured health services on uniform terms and conditions?
A. Public Administration
B. Comprehensiveness
C. Universality
D. Accessibility
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Accessibility ensures that insured persons have reasonable
access to health care facilities and providers without financial or other barriers.
3. A nursing unit is experiencing high turnover. The manager decides to use Lewin’s Force
Field Analysis. Which action represents the ‘unfreezing’ stage?
A. Stabilizing the new staffing pattern to prevent regression.
B. Implementing a new mentorship program for new hires.
C. Interviewing departing nurses to understand their reasons for leaving.
D. Sharing data with the staff about the negative impacts of high turnover to create a sense
of urgency.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Unfreezing involves creating readiness for change by helping
members recognize the need for change and letting go of old patterns.
, 4. A nurse leader is managing a conflict between two staff nurses regarding shift assignments.
If the manager uses the ‘Collaborating’ strategy, what is the expected outcome?
A. One nurse wins and the other loses.
B. A middle-ground solution where both parties give up something.
C. A ‘win-win’ solution where both parties’ concerns are fully addressed.
D. The conflict is postponed to a later date.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Collaborating is a win-win approach where both parties work
together to find a solution that satisfies all concerns.
5. In the context of Canadian nursing regulation, which body is primarily responsible for
setting the standards of practice and ensuring the competence of nurses in a specific
province?
A. The Provincial/Territorial Regulatory Body (e.g., CNO, BCCNM)
B. The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
C. The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU)
D. Health Canada
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Regulatory bodies are mandated by provincial legislation to
protect the public by setting standards, codes of ethics, and registration requirements.
MANAGING IN CANADIAN NURSING,
5TH EDITION COMPREHENSIVE TEST
BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026/2027 UPDATE || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
1. A nurse manager is implementing a new bedside reporting protocol to improve patient
safety. Which leadership style is most effective when the staff is highly motivated and
experienced but needs a clear vision for the change?
A. Transactional leadership
B. Autocratic leadership
C. Transformational leadership
D. Laissez-faire leadership
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Transformational leadership is ideal for implementing change
because it inspires and motivates staff through a shared vision and intellectual stimulation,
which is crucial for high-functioning teams.
,2. Under the Canada Health Act, which principle ensures that all residents of a province or
territory have reasonable access to insured health services on uniform terms and conditions?
A. Public Administration
B. Comprehensiveness
C. Universality
D. Accessibility
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Accessibility ensures that insured persons have reasonable
access to health care facilities and providers without financial or other barriers.
3. A nursing unit is experiencing high turnover. The manager decides to use Lewin’s Force
Field Analysis. Which action represents the ‘unfreezing’ stage?
A. Stabilizing the new staffing pattern to prevent regression.
B. Implementing a new mentorship program for new hires.
C. Interviewing departing nurses to understand their reasons for leaving.
D. Sharing data with the staff about the negative impacts of high turnover to create a sense
of urgency.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Unfreezing involves creating readiness for change by helping
members recognize the need for change and letting go of old patterns.
, 4. A nurse leader is managing a conflict between two staff nurses regarding shift assignments.
If the manager uses the ‘Collaborating’ strategy, what is the expected outcome?
A. One nurse wins and the other loses.
B. A middle-ground solution where both parties give up something.
C. A ‘win-win’ solution where both parties’ concerns are fully addressed.
D. The conflict is postponed to a later date.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Collaborating is a win-win approach where both parties work
together to find a solution that satisfies all concerns.
5. In the context of Canadian nursing regulation, which body is primarily responsible for
setting the standards of practice and ensuring the competence of nurses in a specific
province?
A. The Provincial/Territorial Regulatory Body (e.g., CNO, BCCNM)
B. The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
C. The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU)
D. Health Canada
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Regulatory bodies are mandated by provincial legislation to
protect the public by setting standards, codes of ethics, and registration requirements.
