LEADERSHIP ATI PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is the most appropriate action when
delegating a task to a nursing assistant?
A. Assign tasks without checking competency
B. Verify the assistant’s competency before delegation
C. Delegate tasks during high-stress periods only
D. Delegate all patient care tasks to save time
Rationale: Delegation requires assessing the delegatee’s
competency to ensure safe and effective patient care.
2. A nurse manager notices conflict between two staff
members. Which conflict resolution strategy focuses on
finding a mutually beneficial solution?
A. Avoiding
B. Competing
C. Collaborating
D. Accommodating
Rationale: Collaborating involves working with all parties to
reach a solution that satisfies everyone’s needs.
,3. Which leadership style involves the nurse manager making
decisions independently and expecting staff to comply?
A. Democratic
B. Autocratic
C. Laissez-faire
D. Transformational
Rationale: Autocratic leaders make decisions without input
from staff, expecting compliance.
4. Which delegation principle is correct for LPNs?
A. LPNs can perform assessments
B. LPNs can administer medications and provide basic care
C. LPNs can create care plans independently
D. LPNs can perform complex evaluations
Rationale: LPNs can perform tasks within their scope,
including medication administration and basic care, but not
independent assessments.
5. Which is the best method for a nurse leader to evaluate
staff performance?
A. Peer opinions only
B. Patient satisfaction surveys only
C. Objective performance criteria and direct observation
D. Number of hours worked
Rationale: Performance evaluation should be based on
measurable outcomes and direct observation.
,6. A charge nurse notices a staff nurse frequently arrives late.
What is the first step in managing this behavior?
A. File a disciplinary report
B. Address the issue privately with the nurse
C. Inform human resources immediately
D. Ignore it if patient care is not affected
Rationale: Addressing performance concerns directly and
privately is the first step before formal disciplinary action.
7. Which action demonstrates transformational leadership?
A. Making decisions without input
B. Ignoring staff suggestions
C. Inspiring staff to achieve shared goals
D. Delegating all responsibilities without guidance
Rationale: Transformational leaders motivate and inspire staff
to engage in shared vision and improve outcomes.
8. Which is an example of horizontal violence in the
workplace?
A. A manager giving feedback on performance
B. A nurse belittling a peer during a shift
C. A patient refusing care
D. A team meeting discussion
Rationale: Horizontal violence involves negative behaviors
between colleagues at the same level, like bullying or
belittling.
, 9. What is the best way for a nurse manager to promote
ethical practice on a unit?
A. Ignore minor violations
B. Encourage adherence to professional codes and policies
C. Allow staff to decide on ethics individually
D. Focus only on legal requirements
Rationale: Ethical practice is promoted through consistent
adherence to professional codes, policies, and guidelines.
10. Which type of power is derived from a nurse leader’s
ability to reward staff?
A. Referent
B. Expert
C. Reward
D. Coercive
Rationale: Reward power comes from the ability to provide
incentives, such as praise or promotions.
11. Which of the following is a priority when managing
multiple patient assignments?
A. Complete tasks in order they were assigned
B. Assign the easiest tasks first
C. Prioritize based on patient acuity and safety
D. Allow staff to self-select patients
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is the most appropriate action when
delegating a task to a nursing assistant?
A. Assign tasks without checking competency
B. Verify the assistant’s competency before delegation
C. Delegate tasks during high-stress periods only
D. Delegate all patient care tasks to save time
Rationale: Delegation requires assessing the delegatee’s
competency to ensure safe and effective patient care.
2. A nurse manager notices conflict between two staff
members. Which conflict resolution strategy focuses on
finding a mutually beneficial solution?
A. Avoiding
B. Competing
C. Collaborating
D. Accommodating
Rationale: Collaborating involves working with all parties to
reach a solution that satisfies everyone’s needs.
,3. Which leadership style involves the nurse manager making
decisions independently and expecting staff to comply?
A. Democratic
B. Autocratic
C. Laissez-faire
D. Transformational
Rationale: Autocratic leaders make decisions without input
from staff, expecting compliance.
4. Which delegation principle is correct for LPNs?
A. LPNs can perform assessments
B. LPNs can administer medications and provide basic care
C. LPNs can create care plans independently
D. LPNs can perform complex evaluations
Rationale: LPNs can perform tasks within their scope,
including medication administration and basic care, but not
independent assessments.
5. Which is the best method for a nurse leader to evaluate
staff performance?
A. Peer opinions only
B. Patient satisfaction surveys only
C. Objective performance criteria and direct observation
D. Number of hours worked
Rationale: Performance evaluation should be based on
measurable outcomes and direct observation.
,6. A charge nurse notices a staff nurse frequently arrives late.
What is the first step in managing this behavior?
A. File a disciplinary report
B. Address the issue privately with the nurse
C. Inform human resources immediately
D. Ignore it if patient care is not affected
Rationale: Addressing performance concerns directly and
privately is the first step before formal disciplinary action.
7. Which action demonstrates transformational leadership?
A. Making decisions without input
B. Ignoring staff suggestions
C. Inspiring staff to achieve shared goals
D. Delegating all responsibilities without guidance
Rationale: Transformational leaders motivate and inspire staff
to engage in shared vision and improve outcomes.
8. Which is an example of horizontal violence in the
workplace?
A. A manager giving feedback on performance
B. A nurse belittling a peer during a shift
C. A patient refusing care
D. A team meeting discussion
Rationale: Horizontal violence involves negative behaviors
between colleagues at the same level, like bullying or
belittling.
, 9. What is the best way for a nurse manager to promote
ethical practice on a unit?
A. Ignore minor violations
B. Encourage adherence to professional codes and policies
C. Allow staff to decide on ethics individually
D. Focus only on legal requirements
Rationale: Ethical practice is promoted through consistent
adherence to professional codes, policies, and guidelines.
10. Which type of power is derived from a nurse leader’s
ability to reward staff?
A. Referent
B. Expert
C. Reward
D. Coercive
Rationale: Reward power comes from the ability to provide
incentives, such as praise or promotions.
11. Which of the following is a priority when managing
multiple patient assignments?
A. Complete tasks in order they were assigned
B. Assign the easiest tasks first
C. Prioritize based on patient acuity and safety
D. Allow staff to self-select patients
