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__________ - These leaders are open-minded and not
judgmental, who listen deeply and try to fully understand others.
This type of leader shares power, puts the needs of the
employees first, and helps people develop and perform as highly
as possible. This leadership style inverts the norm, which puts
subordinates as the main priority.
__________ - Leaders are true to themselves and their values.
Followers gain trust and choose to follow a leader when the
leader's actions reflect what they believe and value. These
leaders are not influenced by external forces, simply by their
trust that what they are doing expresses their actual values.
Correct Answers Servant
Authentic
__________ - This leader is someone who values order and a
more structured approach to management. They rely on rigorous
checks and balances with strict guidelines, rules, and regulations
to complete objectives on time or move people and supplies in
an organized way. These leaders are not a good fit for places
where creativity and innovative ideas are valued.
__________ - This leadership style can inspire positive changes
in those who follow. These leaders are generally energetic,
enthusiastic, and passionate. Not only are these leaders
concerned and involved in the process; they are also focused on
helping every member of the group succeed as well. Correct
Answers Transactional
,Transformational
__________ speaks at all new colleague orientation sessions to
personally welcome colleagues and share their vision.
__________ informs subordinates that normal working hours
will be changed in the coming year.
__________ offers bonuses to assure tasks are completed on
time.
__________ uses a monthly "Pulse Check" survey to receive
feedback from colleagues.
__________ sets a schedule for when colleagues can take
breaks. Correct Answers Leadership
Management
Management
Leadership
Management
A charge nurse in an intensive care unit (ICU) assigns nurses to
care for clients based on demonstrated competencies. Which
management function is the charge nurse fulfilling? Correct
Answers Staffing
A month after orientation, the nurse manager is evaluating the
RN's performance in terms of their weekend night RN role with
the charge nurse responsibilities.
,Which findings below indicate the RN is not progressing as
expected? Select all that apply. Correct Answers House
supervisor called once about the RN's ability to resolve client
conflict
92% medication administration scanning compliance
Missed the crash cart check two nights in a row
Clocked out an hour after the end of the shift due to charting
A new nurse manager is reflecting on how well their current
leadership attributes align with the characteristics of authentic
leaders. Match the nurse manager's attributes to the
corresponding authentic leadership characteristic. Correct
Answers *Balanced decision-making* - Seeks input before
making decisions
*Internal moral perspective* - Actions consistent with stated
personal values
*Relational transparency* - Peers willingly follow the nurse
manager
*Self-awareness* - Seeks ways to serve others
A new nurse manager is working with staff nurses with more
experience on the unit who are articulate, confident, and
sometimes aggressive in their interactions with her. The
manager feels disrespected and has heard rumors that staff
blame her for decreasing unit morale. Which is the best action
, for the nurse manager to take first? Correct Answers Seek
information about the rumors from staff
A newly hired nursing director has been informed that their
direct reports work together as self-directed, experienced, and
focused colleagues supporting each other and the organization.
Based on this information, which leadership style would be best
for the nursing director to adopt? Correct Answers Laissez-faire
A newly licensed registered nurse (RN) is supervising an
unlicensed assistive personnel (UPA) on the team and realizes
that they didn't delegate any tasks to the UPA at the end of the
day. As a result, the RN has not finished all the work needed for
the day and will need to work overtime.
What is the most likely reason for the RN's poor time
management? Correct Answers Belief that the RN is the best
choice to provide client care
A nurse hired to lead a busy pediatric office plans to use a
transactional leadership style when dealing with colleagues.
Which activities best exemplify the use of this type of
leadership? Select all that apply. Correct Answers The manager
promotes compliance by reminding subordinates that they have
a good salary and working conditions.
The manager institutes a reward program for employees meeting
goals and work deadlines.