NURS 242 Exam 1 :(Ethics, Leadership, & Management: Questions & Answers: Updated A+ Score Guide Solution

The psychiatric unit staff is upset about the new charge nurse that just sits in the office all day. One of the staff members informs the clinical manager about the situation. Which statement by the clinical manager indicates a laissez-faire leadership style? a) "I will schedule a meeting to discuss the concerns of the charge nurse" b) "I hired the new charge nurse and she is doing what I told her to do" c) "you and the staff really should take care of this situation on your own" d) "I will talk to the charge nurse about your concerns and get back to you" (Ans- c) "you and the staff really should take care of this situation on your own" Which of the following is a characteristic of a leader? a) always assigned a position of authority b) usually part of a formal organization c) focus on group process, information gathering, and feedback d) focus on decision making and result (Ans- c) focus on group process, information gathering, and feedbackMarilyn is a nursing executive that is worried about her new leadership position. Her mentor informed her of the following leadership flaws? (Select all that apply) a) clear vision b) poor judgment c) resisting new ideas d) failure to develop others e) interpersonal skills (Ansb) poor judgment c) resisting new ideas d) failure to develop others Nancy is the department manager of a fast paced surgical unit. Her afternoon charge nurse calls her every evening at 6 pm to discuss night time staffing needs. Nancy is demonstrating which of the following leadership flaws? a) not collaborating b) poor judgment c) clear vision and direction d) not developing others (Ans- d) not developing others