RN PROFESSIONALISM AND LEADERSHIP
ASSESSMENT COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND WELL EXPLAINED
ANSWER (PROFESSOR VERIFIED).
A nurse is discussing leadership styles with a newly licensed nurse. The
nurse should include that which of the following is a characteristic of
situational leadership. - CorreCt Answers -Adjusts quickly to different
circumstances. (A situational leader looks at each situation quickly and
adjusts strategies based on the circumstances. The situational leader aligns
their style to assist in the development and growth of others and the overall
effectiveness of the organization. This leader communicates, problem-
solves, organizes, and prepares with their employees to accomplish tasks
and improve overall efficiencies.)
A charge nurse is overseeing an AP who has been assigned care for a group
of clients. Which of the following actions by the charge nurse demonstrates
accountability? - CorreCt Answers -Files an incident report when the AP
performs a task that is outside their scope of practice. (An incident report is
a risk assessment tool that identifies an unusual occurrence. By filing the
report, the charge nurse is demonstrating accountability and ensuring
safety standards are met, thus protecting the client from potential harm.)
A nurse is advocating for a client who is seeking treatment for an eating
disorder. In which order should the nurse take the following steps? -
CorreCt Answers -1. Determine the client's level of understanding
regarding their eating disorder. The nurse should collect data regarding the
client's level of understanding, interests, personal values, mental function,
and awareness of rights in order to advocate for the client.
, 2. Assist the client in establishing goals for treatment. The nurse should
assist the client in identifying the goals for treatment, which are based on
the client's needs and beliefs, in order to advocate for the client.
3. Encourage the client to communicate their preferences during the team
meeting to establish the steps of treatment. The nurse should next assist the
client in communicating their preferences to the rest of the health care
team to implement the advocacy plan.
4. Review the client's weight prior to each treatment session. The nurse
should monitor the outcomes of the plan and make adjustments as needed
to advocate for the client.
A nurse is discussing leadership styles with a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following characteristics should the nurse identify as describing a
bureaucratic leader? (select all) - CorreCt Answers -Decisions are controlled
by policies, enforces the rules, inflexible to creative suggestions
A nurse is discussing professional commitment with their supervisor during
an annual performance review. Which of the following actions by the nurse
demonstrates professional commitment? - CorreCt Answers -The nurse
attends an educational course to learn about the treatment and prevention
of pressure ulcers. (Professional commitment includes a motivation to
improve oneself in the domain of their profession. Attending a course that
expands current knowledge contributes to promoting one's professional
commitment.)
A nurse is discussing the Model of Professionalism with another nurse.
Which of the following concepts should the nurse include as an outer
process? - CorreCt Answers -Clear communication (Clear communication is
an outer process because it is a behavior or action that the nurse performs.)
ASSESSMENT COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND WELL EXPLAINED
ANSWER (PROFESSOR VERIFIED).
A nurse is discussing leadership styles with a newly licensed nurse. The
nurse should include that which of the following is a characteristic of
situational leadership. - CorreCt Answers -Adjusts quickly to different
circumstances. (A situational leader looks at each situation quickly and
adjusts strategies based on the circumstances. The situational leader aligns
their style to assist in the development and growth of others and the overall
effectiveness of the organization. This leader communicates, problem-
solves, organizes, and prepares with their employees to accomplish tasks
and improve overall efficiencies.)
A charge nurse is overseeing an AP who has been assigned care for a group
of clients. Which of the following actions by the charge nurse demonstrates
accountability? - CorreCt Answers -Files an incident report when the AP
performs a task that is outside their scope of practice. (An incident report is
a risk assessment tool that identifies an unusual occurrence. By filing the
report, the charge nurse is demonstrating accountability and ensuring
safety standards are met, thus protecting the client from potential harm.)
A nurse is advocating for a client who is seeking treatment for an eating
disorder. In which order should the nurse take the following steps? -
CorreCt Answers -1. Determine the client's level of understanding
regarding their eating disorder. The nurse should collect data regarding the
client's level of understanding, interests, personal values, mental function,
and awareness of rights in order to advocate for the client.
, 2. Assist the client in establishing goals for treatment. The nurse should
assist the client in identifying the goals for treatment, which are based on
the client's needs and beliefs, in order to advocate for the client.
3. Encourage the client to communicate their preferences during the team
meeting to establish the steps of treatment. The nurse should next assist the
client in communicating their preferences to the rest of the health care
team to implement the advocacy plan.
4. Review the client's weight prior to each treatment session. The nurse
should monitor the outcomes of the plan and make adjustments as needed
to advocate for the client.
A nurse is discussing leadership styles with a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following characteristics should the nurse identify as describing a
bureaucratic leader? (select all) - CorreCt Answers -Decisions are controlled
by policies, enforces the rules, inflexible to creative suggestions
A nurse is discussing professional commitment with their supervisor during
an annual performance review. Which of the following actions by the nurse
demonstrates professional commitment? - CorreCt Answers -The nurse
attends an educational course to learn about the treatment and prevention
of pressure ulcers. (Professional commitment includes a motivation to
improve oneself in the domain of their profession. Attending a course that
expands current knowledge contributes to promoting one's professional
commitment.)
A nurse is discussing the Model of Professionalism with another nurse.
Which of the following concepts should the nurse include as an outer
process? - CorreCt Answers -Clear communication (Clear communication is
an outer process because it is a behavior or action that the nurse performs.)
