CHAPTER 12: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CHAPTER 12: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The nurse recognizes which leadership theory that assumes that leaders are born with certain leadership skill that few people possess? a. Trait theory b. Behavioral theory c. Situational theory d. Transformational theory - Answer-ANS: A Trait theories assume that leaders are born with the personality traits necessary for leadership, which few people are thought to possess. Behavioral theories assume that leaders learn certain behaviors. These theories focus on what leaders do, rather than on what characteristics they innately possess. Situational theories suggest that leaders change their approach depending on the situation. Transformational leaders use methods that inspire people to follow their lead. Transformational leaders work toward transforming an organization with the help of others. OBJ: 12.3 (ed 2) The nurse who plans, organizes, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for patients is functioning in what role? a. Patient care provider b. Patient advocate c. Case manager d. Clinical nurse leader - Answer-ANS: A A nurse does not have to be a manager to be a leader. Even at the bedside, nurses use leadership skills, although possibly in different ways than a nurse manager. The patient care provider must be able to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for patients. An advocate is someone who supports and promotes the interests of others. The RN acts as a patient advocate during treatment. Although many health care organizations have case managers to aid in moving the patient through the health care system, the bedside nurse also acts as a case manager. One important way a nurse can do this is by beginning discharge planning on admission. The clinical nurse leader (CNL) has a master's degree and certification from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Commission on Nurse Certification. OBJ: 12.4 (ed 2) The nurse recognizes which skills that are needed to be an effective manager? (Select all that apply.) a. Understand the concepts of budgeting. b. Run a unit efficiently without regard to cost. c. Be able to staff the unit effectively. d. Be adept at information management. e. Achieve desired outcomes in any way possible. - Answer-ANS: A, C, D