AGPCNP NU 726
Professionalism & Leadership For Advanced
Practice
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key component of
transformational leadership?
- A. Autocratic decision-making
- B. Inspirational motivation
- C. Transactional rewards
- D. Micromanagement
- ANS: B. Inspirational motivation
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, - Rationale: Transformational leadership involves inspiring
and motivating followers to achieve their full potential and exceed
their own expectations.
2. What is the primary purpose of professional codes of ethics in
nursing?
- A. To provide legal guidelines for practice
- B. To outline the responsibilities and ethical obligations of
nurses
- C. To establish salary standards
- D. To determine educational requirements
- ANS: B. To outline the responsibilities and ethical
obligations of nurses
- Rationale: Professional codes of ethics provide a framework
for ethical practice and decision-making, guiding nurses in their
professional responsibilities.
3. Which leadership style is characterized by a focus on task
completion and adherence to rules?
- A. Transformational leadership
- B. Servant leadership
- C. Transactional leadership
- D. Laissez-faire leadership
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, - ANS: C. Transactional leadership
- Rationale: Transactional leadership emphasizes task
completion, adherence to rules, and the use of rewards and
punishments to motivate followers.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The __________ model of leadership emphasizes the
importance of leaders serving their followers and prioritizing their
needs.
- ANS: Servant
- Rationale: The servant leadership model focuses on leaders
serving their followers, prioritizing their needs, and fostering a
supportive and collaborative environment.
5. __________ is the process of influencing others to achieve
common goals and objectives.
- ANS: Leadership
- Rationale: Leadership involves influencing and guiding
others to achieve common goals and objectives through effective
communication, motivation, and decision-making.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Effective leaders in advanced practice nursing
must possess strong communication skills.
©2024/2025
Professionalism & Leadership For Advanced
Practice
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key component of
transformational leadership?
- A. Autocratic decision-making
- B. Inspirational motivation
- C. Transactional rewards
- D. Micromanagement
- ANS: B. Inspirational motivation
©2024/2025
, - Rationale: Transformational leadership involves inspiring
and motivating followers to achieve their full potential and exceed
their own expectations.
2. What is the primary purpose of professional codes of ethics in
nursing?
- A. To provide legal guidelines for practice
- B. To outline the responsibilities and ethical obligations of
nurses
- C. To establish salary standards
- D. To determine educational requirements
- ANS: B. To outline the responsibilities and ethical
obligations of nurses
- Rationale: Professional codes of ethics provide a framework
for ethical practice and decision-making, guiding nurses in their
professional responsibilities.
3. Which leadership style is characterized by a focus on task
completion and adherence to rules?
- A. Transformational leadership
- B. Servant leadership
- C. Transactional leadership
- D. Laissez-faire leadership
©2024/2025
, - ANS: C. Transactional leadership
- Rationale: Transactional leadership emphasizes task
completion, adherence to rules, and the use of rewards and
punishments to motivate followers.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The __________ model of leadership emphasizes the
importance of leaders serving their followers and prioritizing their
needs.
- ANS: Servant
- Rationale: The servant leadership model focuses on leaders
serving their followers, prioritizing their needs, and fostering a
supportive and collaborative environment.
5. __________ is the process of influencing others to achieve
common goals and objectives.
- ANS: Leadership
- Rationale: Leadership involves influencing and guiding
others to achieve common goals and objectives through effective
communication, motivation, and decision-making.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: Effective leaders in advanced practice nursing
must possess strong communication skills.
©2024/2025
