Essentials of Nursing Leadership & Management – MINE ||
A Verified A+ Pass.
The essence of leadership is the leader's ability to:
A) Get people to work together
B) Influence other people
C) Help others meet their personal goals
D) Influence the group to follow the leader's way of thinking correct answers A
Behaviors of an effective leader include:
A) Denying the exchange of information
B) Inability to communicate effectively
C) Giving only negative feedback
D) Developing oneself and others correct answers D
Linda believes she should begin demonstrating leadership skills on her unit. She speaks with her
nurse manager about how to do this. The nurse manager, who wants to encourage Linda's
leadership development, responds by saying:
A) "Just watch me closely—it will come to you eventually."
B) "Develop perseverance—just hang in there and do your work well—someone higher than I
will notice you."
C) "It takes a lot of energy to be a leader. You might want to sign up at the local gym."
D) "Understand yourself first—what leadership skills do you want to develop?" correct answers
D
The role of the manager includes:
A) Interpersonal, informational, and decisional actions
B) Extroverted personality, hidden agenda, and personal gain
C) Introversion, asking questions, and inability to take action
D) Extreme prejudice, being unknowledgeable, and being uncaring correct answers A
Which of the following is an example of the decisional activities of a manager?
A) Providing leadership
B) Encouraging continuing education
C) Coaching employees
D) Completing staff evaluations correct answers D
What is the "essence" of management?
A) Providing close supervision
,B) Getting work done through others
C) Constant monitoring of unit expenses
D) Staff development correct answers B
Wilhelmina, an RN for over 6 years, had her license suspended because an audit of her
continuing education credits showed that she had not met the mandatory course requirements.
The Board of Nursing has the ability to do this based on:
A) Case law
B) Administrative law
C) Civil law
D) Statutory law correct answers B
Jeremy graduated from an associate degree nursing program 2 years ago. He is brought before
the State Board of Nursing for offering to give physicals for summer camp for $25. Because
Jeremy has violated the Nurse Practice Act in his state, he is charged with committing a:
A) Misdemeanor
B) Felony
C) Civil law
D) Common law correct answers B
Which of the following would not be considered one of the elements for a negligence claim?
A) Duty
B) Breach of duty
C) Spontaneous duty
D) Harm correct answers C
Lorena, an RN, is flying from Los Angeles to New York. The flight attendant requests the help
of a nurse or physician if one is on board. Lorena approaches the flight attendant and asks if she
can assist. Lorena is protected by the Good Samaritan Act because the act states that a licensed
health-care provider can:
A) Administer care any time
B) Provide care that any other prudent individual with the same education would provide
C) Provide the same care as a paramedic
D) Provide care outside the scope of her practice as long as she knows how to perform the
required procedure correct answers B
Larry was brought to the hospital by two police officers. He was combative and verbally abusive.
After waiting for over an hour, Larry tells the nurse he is leaving. The nurse removes Larry's
clothes from the room, leaving him only in his underwear. The nurse may be charged with:
A) Cruel and unusual punishment
B) Slander and libel
, C) False imprisonment
D) Assault and battery correct answers C
Jose and his girlfriend are driving on the highway and witness a motor vehicle accident. He calls
911 and pulls over to the side of the road. He immediately begins to assess the victim to
determine what he can do until the paramedics arrive. His girlfriend says, "This guy can't give
you permission to help him; maybe you should just leave him alone." Jose explains that he has
implied consent. Implied consent is assumed when a client:
A) Sees a physician or nurse by appointment in the office or clinic setting
B) Arrives in the operating suite
C) Is admitted to the hospital
D) Is treated at the scene of an accident correct answers D
Three nursing students are in the elevator and overhear Evan, one of the staff nurses, discussing
his neighbor who was hospitalized last night for liver failure. Evan told his colleague that a
mutual friend told him that the neighbor was "known for liking his brandy." A family member
was in the elevator and also overheard the conversation. Evan may be charged with:
A) Slander
B) Libel
C) Fraud
D) Breach of confidentiality correct answers A
Juliana, an RN, is caring for Mary Lewis, 80 years old. Ms. Lewis falls and injures herself.
Which of the following actions should Juliana take to decrease her liability?
A) Document the incident carefully on an incident report form.
B) Chart the facts surrounding the client's fall, condition, and follow-up care.
C) Do not document anything about the fall.
D) Just tell the on-coming nurse that Mary fell. correct answers D
An action that can lead to a malpractice suit would be:
A) Assessing a client more than once per shift.
B) Listening to the physician explain the benefits and risks of a procedure as they are being
explained to the client.
C) Reporting that he or she has witnessed a coworker using controlled substances when working.
D) Altering a client's record. correct answers D
Mr. Phillipe has suffered a stroke. His daughter brings DNR and power of attorney documents to
the hospital. The purpose of the DNR is to:
A) Document the terminal nature of the client's condition
B) Allow an alternative to the universal standing order to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
to all clients
A Verified A+ Pass.
The essence of leadership is the leader's ability to:
A) Get people to work together
B) Influence other people
C) Help others meet their personal goals
D) Influence the group to follow the leader's way of thinking correct answers A
Behaviors of an effective leader include:
A) Denying the exchange of information
B) Inability to communicate effectively
C) Giving only negative feedback
D) Developing oneself and others correct answers D
Linda believes she should begin demonstrating leadership skills on her unit. She speaks with her
nurse manager about how to do this. The nurse manager, who wants to encourage Linda's
leadership development, responds by saying:
A) "Just watch me closely—it will come to you eventually."
B) "Develop perseverance—just hang in there and do your work well—someone higher than I
will notice you."
C) "It takes a lot of energy to be a leader. You might want to sign up at the local gym."
D) "Understand yourself first—what leadership skills do you want to develop?" correct answers
D
The role of the manager includes:
A) Interpersonal, informational, and decisional actions
B) Extroverted personality, hidden agenda, and personal gain
C) Introversion, asking questions, and inability to take action
D) Extreme prejudice, being unknowledgeable, and being uncaring correct answers A
Which of the following is an example of the decisional activities of a manager?
A) Providing leadership
B) Encouraging continuing education
C) Coaching employees
D) Completing staff evaluations correct answers D
What is the "essence" of management?
A) Providing close supervision
,B) Getting work done through others
C) Constant monitoring of unit expenses
D) Staff development correct answers B
Wilhelmina, an RN for over 6 years, had her license suspended because an audit of her
continuing education credits showed that she had not met the mandatory course requirements.
The Board of Nursing has the ability to do this based on:
A) Case law
B) Administrative law
C) Civil law
D) Statutory law correct answers B
Jeremy graduated from an associate degree nursing program 2 years ago. He is brought before
the State Board of Nursing for offering to give physicals for summer camp for $25. Because
Jeremy has violated the Nurse Practice Act in his state, he is charged with committing a:
A) Misdemeanor
B) Felony
C) Civil law
D) Common law correct answers B
Which of the following would not be considered one of the elements for a negligence claim?
A) Duty
B) Breach of duty
C) Spontaneous duty
D) Harm correct answers C
Lorena, an RN, is flying from Los Angeles to New York. The flight attendant requests the help
of a nurse or physician if one is on board. Lorena approaches the flight attendant and asks if she
can assist. Lorena is protected by the Good Samaritan Act because the act states that a licensed
health-care provider can:
A) Administer care any time
B) Provide care that any other prudent individual with the same education would provide
C) Provide the same care as a paramedic
D) Provide care outside the scope of her practice as long as she knows how to perform the
required procedure correct answers B
Larry was brought to the hospital by two police officers. He was combative and verbally abusive.
After waiting for over an hour, Larry tells the nurse he is leaving. The nurse removes Larry's
clothes from the room, leaving him only in his underwear. The nurse may be charged with:
A) Cruel and unusual punishment
B) Slander and libel
, C) False imprisonment
D) Assault and battery correct answers C
Jose and his girlfriend are driving on the highway and witness a motor vehicle accident. He calls
911 and pulls over to the side of the road. He immediately begins to assess the victim to
determine what he can do until the paramedics arrive. His girlfriend says, "This guy can't give
you permission to help him; maybe you should just leave him alone." Jose explains that he has
implied consent. Implied consent is assumed when a client:
A) Sees a physician or nurse by appointment in the office or clinic setting
B) Arrives in the operating suite
C) Is admitted to the hospital
D) Is treated at the scene of an accident correct answers D
Three nursing students are in the elevator and overhear Evan, one of the staff nurses, discussing
his neighbor who was hospitalized last night for liver failure. Evan told his colleague that a
mutual friend told him that the neighbor was "known for liking his brandy." A family member
was in the elevator and also overheard the conversation. Evan may be charged with:
A) Slander
B) Libel
C) Fraud
D) Breach of confidentiality correct answers A
Juliana, an RN, is caring for Mary Lewis, 80 years old. Ms. Lewis falls and injures herself.
Which of the following actions should Juliana take to decrease her liability?
A) Document the incident carefully on an incident report form.
B) Chart the facts surrounding the client's fall, condition, and follow-up care.
C) Do not document anything about the fall.
D) Just tell the on-coming nurse that Mary fell. correct answers D
An action that can lead to a malpractice suit would be:
A) Assessing a client more than once per shift.
B) Listening to the physician explain the benefits and risks of a procedure as they are being
explained to the client.
C) Reporting that he or she has witnessed a coworker using controlled substances when working.
D) Altering a client's record. correct answers D
Mr. Phillipe has suffered a stroke. His daughter brings DNR and power of attorney documents to
the hospital. The purpose of the DNR is to:
A) Document the terminal nature of the client's condition
B) Allow an alternative to the universal standing order to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
to all clients
