the point modules test 1
2025-2026 fully solved &
updated(graded A+)
Choose one of the following words to complete this statement:
"Effective leadership in nursing requires the individual to be self-
aware in order to ________ the motivation of others."
Limit
Inhibit
Discourage
Understand - answer Understand
Which of the following competencies are important for the nurse
leader to develop?
Ability to diagnose a situation, adapt, and communicate
Ability to tolerate a situation, influence, and communicate
Ability to control a situation, adapt, and communicate
Ability to influence a situation, suggest, and communicate - answer
Ability to diagnose a situation, adapt, and communicate
Which of the following are behaviors associated with effective
leaders?
Priority setting, critical thinking, skillful communication
Critical thinking, fostering self-improvement, tentative
Problem solving, priority setting, self-development
Priority setting, skillful communication, passive listening - answer
Priority setting, critical thinking, skillful communication
,Training to other units for the purpose of increasing productivity.
What form of leadership does this manager demonstrate?
Transactional
Laissez-faire
Contingency theory
Transformational - answer Transactional
An experienced nurse using contingency theory is orienting a new
graduate to the unit. What needs will the nurse meet with the new
graduate using this theory? (Select all that apply.)
Team-building
Discipline
Developing
Counseling
Coaching - answer Developing, Counseling, Coaching
A nurse in a leadership role is committed to a vision for retention in
the medical-surgical unit and is able to empower others with this
vision. What form of leadership is this nurse demonstrating?
Transactional
Transformational
Bureaucratic
Interactional - answer Transformational
A nurse leader is considering using transformational leadership.
What information would the nurse leader need to keep in mind?
Employees are expected to lead from their organizational position.
The locus of power rests with the employees.
Empowerment of both the leader and follower occurs.
, Informal leadership is highly recognized. - answer Empowerment of
both the leader and follower occurs.
A nurse educator in a college setting has developed leadership skills
as a result of attaining further education and sharing positive
change within the department. What transformational leadership
characteristic is this nurse educator demonstrating?
Empowering others
Directing others
Influencing others
Guiding others - answer Empowering others
Which of the following are sources conflicts that nurse leaders
might face? (Select all that apply.)
Cultural differences
Between members of the health care team
Patient's support system
Novice and seasoned nurses
Multigenerational nurses - answer Cultural differences
Between members of the health care team
Patient's support system
Novice and seasoned nurses
Multigenerational nurses
Which of the following qualities do nurse leaders possess that
makes them obtain excellence in their role?
Ability to be a reactive communicator
Ability to provide clear visions, goals, and expectations
Ability to provide occasional constructive feedback
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