TEST BANK FOR NURSING
LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT.GRADED BY
A+ EXPERT
Y
C
C
BE
Y
ZZ
LI
,An unlicensed assistive person (UAP) is working on a rehabilitation unit. Which task would be
appropriate for this person to delegate?
1. Taking and recording vital signs
2. Assisting with bathing
3. Making a bed
4. An unlicensed assistive person may not delegate tasks.
Y
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Taking and recording vital signs is an appropriate task for the registered nurse to
C
delegate to the UAP.
Rationale 2: Assisting with bathing is an appropriate task for the registered nurse to delegate to
C
the UAP.
Rationale 3: Making a bed is an appropriate task for the registered nurse to delegate to the UAP.
BE
Rationale 4: The unlicensed person may not delegate t
An RN delegates the task of taking a newly admitted clients vital signs to a nurses aide. The
Y
clients blood pressure was 182/98, but did not get reported to the physician for several hours.
Who is responsible for the lapse in time between discovery and action?
ZZ
1. Nurse manager
2. Aide
3. Client
LI
4. RN
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The nurse manager did not delegate the task of vital signs so therefore is not
responsible for the time lapse between discovery and action.
Rationale 2: The aide did not delegate the task of vital signs so therefore is not responsible for
the time lapse between discovery and action.
, Rationale 3: The client did not delegate the task of vital signs so therefore is not responsible for
the time lapse between discovery and action.
Rationale 4: The RN is ultimately responsible for the action, reporting it, and following through
on any action. Part of delegation is supervision and evaluation-ultimate responsibilities that
belong to the RN.
A nurse manager has the reputation of being an autocratic leader. Which of the following
Y
statements by this manager would support that reputation?
1. Id like to hear from you (addressing the staff) what your ideas are for promoting better morale
C
in this unit.
2. Im putting a suggestion box in the break room if anyone has ideas that would be helpful to the
C
unit.
3. The new work schedule is posted for the next 6 weeks.
BE
4. I put the new procedure manual out. Please add your comments to the blank sheet of paper
attached to the front.
Correct Answer: 3
Y
Rationale 1: This option is more reflective of a democratic style leader.
Rationale 2: This option is more reflective of a democratic style leader.
ZZ
Rationale 3: An autocratic leader makes decisions for the group. This style is likened to a
dictator in that the autocratic leader gives orders and directions to the group, determines
policies, and solves problems without input from the group.
LI
Rationale 4: This option is more reflective of a democratic style leader.
During a particularly heated staff meeting regarding staff assignments, the nurse manager
makes this comment: When you all can come to a decision, let me know and well move on from
there. This leader is best identified as which of the following?
1. Democratic leader
LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT.GRADED BY
A+ EXPERT
Y
C
C
BE
Y
ZZ
LI
,An unlicensed assistive person (UAP) is working on a rehabilitation unit. Which task would be
appropriate for this person to delegate?
1. Taking and recording vital signs
2. Assisting with bathing
3. Making a bed
4. An unlicensed assistive person may not delegate tasks.
Y
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Taking and recording vital signs is an appropriate task for the registered nurse to
C
delegate to the UAP.
Rationale 2: Assisting with bathing is an appropriate task for the registered nurse to delegate to
C
the UAP.
Rationale 3: Making a bed is an appropriate task for the registered nurse to delegate to the UAP.
BE
Rationale 4: The unlicensed person may not delegate t
An RN delegates the task of taking a newly admitted clients vital signs to a nurses aide. The
Y
clients blood pressure was 182/98, but did not get reported to the physician for several hours.
Who is responsible for the lapse in time between discovery and action?
ZZ
1. Nurse manager
2. Aide
3. Client
LI
4. RN
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The nurse manager did not delegate the task of vital signs so therefore is not
responsible for the time lapse between discovery and action.
Rationale 2: The aide did not delegate the task of vital signs so therefore is not responsible for
the time lapse between discovery and action.
, Rationale 3: The client did not delegate the task of vital signs so therefore is not responsible for
the time lapse between discovery and action.
Rationale 4: The RN is ultimately responsible for the action, reporting it, and following through
on any action. Part of delegation is supervision and evaluation-ultimate responsibilities that
belong to the RN.
A nurse manager has the reputation of being an autocratic leader. Which of the following
Y
statements by this manager would support that reputation?
1. Id like to hear from you (addressing the staff) what your ideas are for promoting better morale
C
in this unit.
2. Im putting a suggestion box in the break room if anyone has ideas that would be helpful to the
C
unit.
3. The new work schedule is posted for the next 6 weeks.
BE
4. I put the new procedure manual out. Please add your comments to the blank sheet of paper
attached to the front.
Correct Answer: 3
Y
Rationale 1: This option is more reflective of a democratic style leader.
Rationale 2: This option is more reflective of a democratic style leader.
ZZ
Rationale 3: An autocratic leader makes decisions for the group. This style is likened to a
dictator in that the autocratic leader gives orders and directions to the group, determines
policies, and solves problems without input from the group.
LI
Rationale 4: This option is more reflective of a democratic style leader.
During a particularly heated staff meeting regarding staff assignments, the nurse manager
makes this comment: When you all can come to a decision, let me know and well move on from
there. This leader is best identified as which of the following?
1. Democratic leader
