DeWit's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition By Patricia A. Williams
DeWit's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition By Patricia A. Williams
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Chapter 10: Delegation, Leadership, and Management
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | motivates people to accomplish set goals. |
| b. | provides a framework for health care delivery systems. |
| c. | guides staff to use resources to meet patient needs. |
| d. | uses advanced management training. |
ANS: C
A comprehensive process that guides staff to use resources to meet patient needs best defines leadership.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 129 OBJ: Theory #1
TOP: Leadership KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | is permissive. |
| b. | has confidence in the staff. |
| c. | tightly controls team members. |
| d. | accepts all responsibility for the team. |
ANS: C
An autocratic leader tightly controls team members and closely monitors the work of each staff member.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 130 OBJ: Theory #1
TOP: Leadership KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | consult staff members. |
| b. | tightly control team members. |
| c. | allow team members to function independently. |
| d. | set goals that are task oriented. |
ANS: C
A laissez faire leader does not attempt to control the team and offers little direction. The leader allows the team members to function independently.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 129 OBJ: Theory #1
TOP: Leadership KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | make precise authoritarian assignments to team members. |
| b. | give specific information in a tactful, friendly manner. |
| c. | maintain eye contact when giving directions. |
| d. | limit time for feedback and complaints. |
ANS: B
Effective communication needs to be concise and delivered in a tactful and friendly manner and allows for feedback and two-way communication. Limitation of flow of feedback and complaints and precise authoritarian behavior limit two-way communication.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 130 OBJ: Theory # 2
TOP: Leadership KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
| a. | “Jane, be sure to get those vital signs recorded on time today.” |
| b. | “Jane, I need those vital signs before breakfast.” |
| c. | “Jane, please give me a list of those vital signs before breakfast.” |
| d. | “Jane, breakfast trays are being served. You need to get those vital signs.” |
ANS: C
Communication should be clear and concise, but also accompanied by a polite “please” and “thank you.” Effective communication demonstrates a sense of trust and respect toward others.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 130 OBJ: Theory #3
TOP: Leadership KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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