Question 1

According to Stephen Covey’s interpretation of Peter Drucker’s distinction, which of the following best describes the difference between management and leadership?

Accepted Answer

Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.

Question 2

A nurse manager is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Which of the following best describes these responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

They are the core functions of the management role.

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates implied power in a leadership context?

Accepted Answer

A senior nurse is frequently consulted by peers for advice due to her expertise and calm demeanor.

Question 4

A nurse leader who encourages team input, values consensus, and fosters a sense of equality among staff is demonstrating which leadership style?

Accepted Answer

Democratic

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a key practice of servant leadership?

Accepted Answer

Maintain strict control over all decisions

Question 6

A hospital is seeking Magnet recognition. Which of the following is NOT one of the five model components required for Magnet status?

Accepted Answer

Financial profitability

Question 7

A nurse manager is facing resistance to a new electronic health record system. According to the materials, which strategy is LEAST likely to overcome resistance?

Accepted Answer

Mandating immediate adoption without feedback or explanation

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the 'unfreezing' stage in Lewin’s theory of change?

Accepted Answer

The need for change is recognized and motivation for change is created.

Question 9

A nurse leader is using a SWOT analysis to plan a new patient care initiative. Which of the following is NOT a component of a SWOT analysis?

Accepted Answer

Aspirations

Question 10

A nurse is assigned to care for a stable post-operative patient. According to the ANA principles for delegating care, which of the following tasks can the RN delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?

Accepted Answer

Collecting vital signs

Question 11

Which of the following is a potential reason for resistance to change in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

Threat to self

Question 12

A nurse manager uses the smoothing approach to resolve a conflict between two staff members. Which of the following best describes this approach?

Accepted Answer

Complimenting both parties to prevent emotional outbursts and focus on agreement

Question 13

Which of the following is a key consideration when delegating nursing care?

Accepted Answer

The stability of the patient’s condition

Question 14

A clinical nurse leader (CNL) is expected to perform all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Work independently without collaborating with the healthcare team

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a decentralized management structure in nursing?

Accepted Answer

Nurses directly involved in patient care participate in decision-making.

Question 16

A nurse leader is planning a change using the eight-step process for planned change. After implementing the selected course of action, what is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the effects of change

Question 17

Which of the following factors increases the power base of nursing as a profession?

Accepted Answer

Right timing and increasing education for nurses

Question 18

A nurse is experiencing emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a loss of sense of professional efficacy. According to the study materials, what is the most likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

Clinician burnout

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the SOAR analysis management strategy?

Accepted Answer

It focuses on identifying strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results to create a shared vision for the future.

Question 20

A nurse leader wants to develop resilience. Which of the following practices is LEAST likely to contribute to resilience according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Ignore the need for connectedness and presence

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