Introductory Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition by Barbara K. Tim
Introductory Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition by Barbara K. Tim
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Chapter 6, Leadership Roles and Management Functions
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | Which of the following roles of a nurse is an example of legitimate power? | |
| A) | Director of nursing | |
| B) | Team leader making assignments | |
| C) | Head nurse scheduling vacations | |
| D) | Shift supervisor | |
| Ans: | A | |
| Feedback: | ||
| Legitimate power is power by virtue of the management position. Director of nursing is an example of legitimate power. Team leader making assignments is an example of reward power. Head nurse scheduling vacations is an example of coercive power. Shift supervisor is an example of referent power. | ||
| 2. | Which of the following is the perceived advantage of autocratic leadership styles? | |
| A) | Staff members are invested in management’s goals. | |
| B) | Decisions are made without any input from staff. | |
| C) | Communication is limited to memos. | |
| D) | Decisions may not occur on time. | |
| Ans: | B | |
| Feedback: | ||
| In autocratic leadership style, the lines of authority and policies are clear, and communication is directive and flows downward. In addition, decisions are made quickly, and staff members are not invested in management’s goals. | ||
| 3. | A licensed practical nurse (LPN) has delegated a task to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Who is accountable for evaluating the results of the tasks? | |
| A) | Physician | |
| B) | Shift supervisor | |
| C) | UAP | |
| D) | LPN | |
| Ans: | D | |
| Feedback: | ||
| An LPN or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) who delegates tasks to a UAP is accountable for evaluating the results of the tasks. The UAP is responsible for performing the actual task. The physician or shift supervisor is not accountable for evaluating the results of the tasks. | ||
| 4. | According to Ellis and Hartley (2011), which type of leadership involves the least amount of structure and control? | |
| A) | Autocratic | |
| B) | Laissez-faire | |
| C) | Democratic | |
| D) | Multicratic | |
| Ans: | B | |
| Feedback: | ||
| Laissez-faire leadership involves the least structure and control. Autocratic leadership entails strong control by the manager over the work group. Democratic leadership involves more participation in decision making by the work group. Multicratic leadership allows a leader to determine which approach is best for a particular circumstance. | ||
| 5. | A nurse manager who denies vacation time to an employee who failed to meet expectations is exhibiting what type of power? | |
| A) | Legitimate | |
| B) | Coercive | |
| C) | Reward | |
| D) | Referent | |
| Ans: | B | |
| Feedback: | ||
| Coercive power is the ability to threaten or punish someone who fails to meet expectations. Legitimate power is obtained through a designated position. Reward power occurs when a person attains power through the ability to grant favors or rewards. Referent power is the power a person has because of his or her association with other who are powerful. | ||
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