Test Bank Leading and Managing in Nursing
7th Edition by Patricia S. Yoder-Wise |Test
Bank|Chapter 1-31|Complete Guide A+
Chapter 1 — (7 questions)
1. Which leadership style is characterized by shared decision-making and
empowerment of staff?
A. Autocratic B. Laissez-faire C. Democratic D. Transactional
Answer: C. Rationale: Democratic leaders involve staff in decisions, promoting
empowerment.
2. A nurse manager wants to foster professional accountability. The most effective
action is to:
A. Issue strict protocols without input. B. Provide regular feedback and coaching.
C. Decrease staff autonomy. D. Increase surveillance.
Answer: B. Rationale: Feedback and coaching build competence and
accountability.
3. The primary difference between leadership and management is that leadership
primarily:
A. Controls budgets. B. Maintains environments. C. Inspires vision and change.
D. Enforces policies.
Answer: C. Rationale: Leadership emphasizes vision and influence; management
, focuses on organization and control.
4. Emotional intelligence (EI) in nursing leaders most contributes to:
A. Technical skill. B. Improved interpersonal relationships. C. Regulatory
compliance. D. Staffing ratios.
Answer: B. Rationale: EI helps leaders manage emotions and relationships
effectively.
5. Transformational leadership is best described as:
A. Rewarding compliance only. B. Encouraging innovation and motivating
followers. C. Hands-off approach to staff. D. Making unilateral decisions.
Answer: B. Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and motivate change and
growth.
6. Which scenario best exemplifies servant leadership?
A. Leader focuses on personal recognition. B. Leader prioritizes team needs and
development. C. Leader micromanages tasks. D. Leader avoids staff interactions.
Answer: B. Rationale: Servant leaders prioritize serving and developing others.
7. A new nurse asks what a leader’s primary role is during change. The best
response:
A. Implement all changes immediately. B. Model the desired behavior and support
staff through change. C. Avoid change to reduce conflict. D. Delegate change
planning entirely.
Answer: B. Rationale: Leaders model behaviors and support staff, easing
transitions.
Chapter 2 — (7 questions)
8. Strategic planning in nursing primarily ensures:
A. Short-term scheduling. B. Alignment of resources with long-term goals. C.
Only compliance with laws. D. Individual performance assessments.
Answer: B. Rationale: Strategic planning aligns resources and priorities with
long-term objectives.
9. A SWOT analysis includes:
A. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. B. Systems, Workflows,
Outcomes, Timelines. C. Staff, Wages, Overtime, Turnover. D. Safety, Wellness,
Outcomes, Training.
Answer: A. Rationale: SWOT examines internal/external factors affecting strategy.
, 10.Mission statements are important because they:
A. Dictate daily tasks. B. Communicate the organization’s purpose and values. C.
Replace policies. D. Control staffing ratios.
Answer: B. Rationale: Mission statements provide purpose and guiding values.
11.When aligning nursing services to organizational goals, the best first step is to:
A. Cut budgets. B. Map services to strategic objectives. C. Hire more staff
immediately. D. Change policies without input.
Answer: B. Rationale: Mapping shows how services support organizational
priorities.
12.A nurse leader conducting environmental scanning looks for:
A. Personal staff conflicts only. B. External trends and internal
strengths/weaknesses. C. Micromanagement opportunities. D. Only financial
deficits.
Answer: B. Rationale: Environmental scanning gathers data on trends and
internal factors.
13.Benchmarking is used to:
A. Punish low performers. B. Compare performance metrics to best practices. C.
Replace audits. D. Control staff schedules.
Answer: B. Rationale: Benchmarking measures against standards to identify
improvement areas.
14.An effective strategic objective should be:
A. Vague and inspirational. B. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant,
time-bound (SMART). C. Static forever. D. Only financial.
Answer: B. Rationale: SMART objectives provide clear, measurable targets.
Chapter 3 — (7 questions)
15.The nursing process applied to leadership begins with:
A. Evaluation. B. Assessment of unit needs and resources. C. Implementation
only. D. Staffing decisions.
Answer: B. Rationale: Effective leadership starts by assessing needs and data.
16.A performance improvement cycle often used is:
A. PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act). B. ABCD. C. SOS. D. LIFO.
Answer: A. Rationale: PDCA is a standard cycle for continuous improvement.
17.Data-driven decision-making requires:
A. Opinions only. B. Reliable and valid data collection. C. Immediate action
7th Edition by Patricia S. Yoder-Wise |Test
Bank|Chapter 1-31|Complete Guide A+
Chapter 1 — (7 questions)
1. Which leadership style is characterized by shared decision-making and
empowerment of staff?
A. Autocratic B. Laissez-faire C. Democratic D. Transactional
Answer: C. Rationale: Democratic leaders involve staff in decisions, promoting
empowerment.
2. A nurse manager wants to foster professional accountability. The most effective
action is to:
A. Issue strict protocols without input. B. Provide regular feedback and coaching.
C. Decrease staff autonomy. D. Increase surveillance.
Answer: B. Rationale: Feedback and coaching build competence and
accountability.
3. The primary difference between leadership and management is that leadership
primarily:
A. Controls budgets. B. Maintains environments. C. Inspires vision and change.
D. Enforces policies.
Answer: C. Rationale: Leadership emphasizes vision and influence; management
, focuses on organization and control.
4. Emotional intelligence (EI) in nursing leaders most contributes to:
A. Technical skill. B. Improved interpersonal relationships. C. Regulatory
compliance. D. Staffing ratios.
Answer: B. Rationale: EI helps leaders manage emotions and relationships
effectively.
5. Transformational leadership is best described as:
A. Rewarding compliance only. B. Encouraging innovation and motivating
followers. C. Hands-off approach to staff. D. Making unilateral decisions.
Answer: B. Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and motivate change and
growth.
6. Which scenario best exemplifies servant leadership?
A. Leader focuses on personal recognition. B. Leader prioritizes team needs and
development. C. Leader micromanages tasks. D. Leader avoids staff interactions.
Answer: B. Rationale: Servant leaders prioritize serving and developing others.
7. A new nurse asks what a leader’s primary role is during change. The best
response:
A. Implement all changes immediately. B. Model the desired behavior and support
staff through change. C. Avoid change to reduce conflict. D. Delegate change
planning entirely.
Answer: B. Rationale: Leaders model behaviors and support staff, easing
transitions.
Chapter 2 — (7 questions)
8. Strategic planning in nursing primarily ensures:
A. Short-term scheduling. B. Alignment of resources with long-term goals. C.
Only compliance with laws. D. Individual performance assessments.
Answer: B. Rationale: Strategic planning aligns resources and priorities with
long-term objectives.
9. A SWOT analysis includes:
A. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. B. Systems, Workflows,
Outcomes, Timelines. C. Staff, Wages, Overtime, Turnover. D. Safety, Wellness,
Outcomes, Training.
Answer: A. Rationale: SWOT examines internal/external factors affecting strategy.
, 10.Mission statements are important because they:
A. Dictate daily tasks. B. Communicate the organization’s purpose and values. C.
Replace policies. D. Control staffing ratios.
Answer: B. Rationale: Mission statements provide purpose and guiding values.
11.When aligning nursing services to organizational goals, the best first step is to:
A. Cut budgets. B. Map services to strategic objectives. C. Hire more staff
immediately. D. Change policies without input.
Answer: B. Rationale: Mapping shows how services support organizational
priorities.
12.A nurse leader conducting environmental scanning looks for:
A. Personal staff conflicts only. B. External trends and internal
strengths/weaknesses. C. Micromanagement opportunities. D. Only financial
deficits.
Answer: B. Rationale: Environmental scanning gathers data on trends and
internal factors.
13.Benchmarking is used to:
A. Punish low performers. B. Compare performance metrics to best practices. C.
Replace audits. D. Control staff schedules.
Answer: B. Rationale: Benchmarking measures against standards to identify
improvement areas.
14.An effective strategic objective should be:
A. Vague and inspirational. B. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant,
time-bound (SMART). C. Static forever. D. Only financial.
Answer: B. Rationale: SMART objectives provide clear, measurable targets.
Chapter 3 — (7 questions)
15.The nursing process applied to leadership begins with:
A. Evaluation. B. Assessment of unit needs and resources. C. Implementation
only. D. Staffing decisions.
Answer: B. Rationale: Effective leadership starts by assessing needs and data.
16.A performance improvement cycle often used is:
A. PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act). B. ABCD. C. SOS. D. LIFO.
Answer: A. Rationale: PDCA is a standard cycle for continuous improvement.
17.Data-driven decision-making requires:
A. Opinions only. B. Reliable and valid data collection. C. Immediate action
