What behavior is a new nurse demonstrating when he or she politely refuses to give up
scientifically sound skill techniques learned in school in favor of common non-evidence-based
practices of a clinical unit?
A) Effective followership and beginning leadership skills
B) Poor interpersonal skills
C) Failure to function as a team player
D) Inflexibility
Question 2What role should the nurse leader focus on when the emergency room is notified of a multi-vehicle
accident involving numerous injuries and ten of the injured individuals are expected to arrive in
the emergency room within 30 minutes?
A) Communicator B) Decision maker C) Negotiator D) Team builder
Question 3How can a nurse leader promote the self-esteem of subordinates?
A) Rescue them from problem situations.
B) Offer self help classes.
C) Encourage experienced nurses to work with less experienced nurses who show signs of a low
self-esteem.
D) Provide subordinates with opportunities to lead.
Question 4A nurse has noted that the rate of wound infections has increased.
In order to decrease this rate and
improve patient outcomes the nurses has called together a team to review patient records, analyze
work efforts, and draft proposals intended to change the pattern of care that has resulted in the
increased infection rate. What leadership principle is the nurse demonstrating?
A) Ownership B) Equity C) Partnership D) Accountability
Question 5Which basic principle of leadership is being demonstrated when the nurse is caring for a demanding 85-year-old female who is currently hospitalized for a post-operative wound infection? The patient appears depressed, refuses to ambulate as ordered, and will not eat. The nurse requests the chaplain visit, that dietary seek to learn the patient's food preferences, and a PT consult be obtained from the attending physician.
A) Partnership B) Accountability C) Ownership D) Equity
Question 6What terms best characterize an effective leader?
A) Skillful, fun loving, and team focused B) Visionary, productive, and team focused
C) Intuitive, responsible, and skillful D) Coordinator, director, and controlled