CH.2 NURSING LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIOS 2024
In an attempt to persuade employees to bargain for another type of health insurance, a handout is
circulated that describes the present employees' health care insurance as being insensitive, limiting
choices of care providers, and providing inferior care. This reflects which aspect of Lewin's planned
change?
a. Unfreeze
b. Move
c. Refreeze
d. Acceptance - ANSWER ANS: A
Correct: Unfreeze is correct because the change agent promotes problem identification and encourages
awareness of the need for change. In alignment with Lewin's stages of change (unfreezing, moving, and
refreezing), education and involvement are keys to successful change. People must believe that
improvement is possible before they will be willing to consider chang
One difference between a leader and a manager is that a:
a.leader has legitimate authority.
b.manager motivates and inspires others.
c.manager focuses on coordinating resources.
d.leader focuses on accomplishing goals of the organization. - ANSWER ANS: C
Correct: The terms leadership and management are often used interchangeably, and it is difficult to
discuss one without discussing the other. However, these roles have specific traits unique to themselves.
The manager is the coordinator of resources (time, people, and supplies) needed to achieve outcomes.
The first step in the nursing process and in the problem-solving process is to:
a. identify the problem.
b. gather information.
, c. consider the consequences.
d. implement interventions. - ANSWER ANS: B
Correct: The nursing process, which is familiar to nurses who address patient care needs, can be applied
to all management activities that require decision-making and problem-solving. As in the nursing process
and the problem-solving process, one must first gather information about the problem or situation.
An explosion just occurred at the local factory, and hundreds of employees have sustained varying
degrees of injury. Which type of nursing leadership is most effective in this situation?
a.Autocratic
b.Democratic
c.Laissez-faire
d.Referent - ANSWER ANS: A
Correct: The dynamics of the situation demand that the leader take control and direct employees to
specific actions in response to the emergency.
An RN with excellent assessment and psychomotor skills would derive power on the basis of which
source?
A. Rewards
B. Coercion
C. Expert
D. Legitimate - ANSWER ANS: C
Correct: Seven primary sources of power are known. Expert power is based on knowledge, skills, and
information.
Managers who exhibit an authoritative behavioral style are most likely to use which source of power?
a.Informal
b.Expert
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