Test Bank For Nursing Leadership,
Management, and Professional Practice for
the LPN/LVN verified questions and
answers latest updated
Authoritarian Leadership: - also called autocratic, directive and controlling
Democratic Leadership: - also called participative
Laissez-faire Leadership: - also called permissive, nondirective
Task-orientated Leadership: - always focuses on the tasks and thinks about the tasks at
hand not the patient
People-orientated Leadership: - Focuses on the patient instead of just the task.
Delegation: Learning when and how to let go - - know yourself and your team members
well
know the job requirements communicate
clearly and completely
evaluate the results
Organizations: - NAPNES: National Association for Practical Nurse Education and
Service
NFLPN: National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses
NLN: National League for Nursing - accredits schools
Desirable characteristics for a leader: - Listens and is approachable
Communicates clearly
Sets high standards
Sets a positive example
Goal directed
, How to float safely and effectively: - Ask for orientation to the unit.
Introduce yourself to the charge nurse.
Take report carefully
Ask the charge nurse to review your patient assignment with you.
Check medication orders, care plans, and kardex
Make a list
Expect to be evaluated if
in doubt, ask questions
don't make assumptions about your patients
Develop a support system
Double check your work
Telephone Techniques: - Identify yourself
Don't apologize
State your business briefly but completely
Ask for specific orders when appropriate
If you want the doctor to assess the patient, say so
If the doctor is coming, ask when to expect him/her
If you get cut off, call back
Document attempts to reach the doctor
If a doctor is rude or abusive, tell him/her so
If you can't reach a doctor or get what you need, always tell your manager
Time management: - Prioritize your work
Organize your workplace and schedule
Delegate appropriately
Use lists
Barriers to Effective use of Time: - Procrastination
Telephone interruptions
Unit interruptions
Learning to be Assertive: - Don't be afraid to say "no"
Say what you mean
Learn to listen
Watch your body language
Build self-confidence and a positive self-image
Don't be afraid of rejection
________ influences others to work together to accomplish a specific goal. - Leader
__________ is an employer of an organization who is given authority, power, and
responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing work of others, and for
establishing and evaluating standards; business-minded people. - Manager
Management, and Professional Practice for
the LPN/LVN verified questions and
answers latest updated
Authoritarian Leadership: - also called autocratic, directive and controlling
Democratic Leadership: - also called participative
Laissez-faire Leadership: - also called permissive, nondirective
Task-orientated Leadership: - always focuses on the tasks and thinks about the tasks at
hand not the patient
People-orientated Leadership: - Focuses on the patient instead of just the task.
Delegation: Learning when and how to let go - - know yourself and your team members
well
know the job requirements communicate
clearly and completely
evaluate the results
Organizations: - NAPNES: National Association for Practical Nurse Education and
Service
NFLPN: National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses
NLN: National League for Nursing - accredits schools
Desirable characteristics for a leader: - Listens and is approachable
Communicates clearly
Sets high standards
Sets a positive example
Goal directed
, How to float safely and effectively: - Ask for orientation to the unit.
Introduce yourself to the charge nurse.
Take report carefully
Ask the charge nurse to review your patient assignment with you.
Check medication orders, care plans, and kardex
Make a list
Expect to be evaluated if
in doubt, ask questions
don't make assumptions about your patients
Develop a support system
Double check your work
Telephone Techniques: - Identify yourself
Don't apologize
State your business briefly but completely
Ask for specific orders when appropriate
If you want the doctor to assess the patient, say so
If the doctor is coming, ask when to expect him/her
If you get cut off, call back
Document attempts to reach the doctor
If a doctor is rude or abusive, tell him/her so
If you can't reach a doctor or get what you need, always tell your manager
Time management: - Prioritize your work
Organize your workplace and schedule
Delegate appropriately
Use lists
Barriers to Effective use of Time: - Procrastination
Telephone interruptions
Unit interruptions
Learning to be Assertive: - Don't be afraid to say "no"
Say what you mean
Learn to listen
Watch your body language
Build self-confidence and a positive self-image
Don't be afraid of rejection
________ influences others to work together to accomplish a specific goal. - Leader
__________ is an employer of an organization who is given authority, power, and
responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing work of others, and for
establishing and evaluating standards; business-minded people. - Manager
