Nursing Leadership and Management || All Correct.
Laws that affect the medical profession correct answers often overlap with ethics
have a binding force
are determined by a governmental authority
Constitutional Law is best described as the law of the land; it defines structure, power, and limits
of government. What are the best examples of Constitutional Law? correct answers Due process
and equal protection
It guarantees fundamental rights and liberty; other laws may not infringe on constitutional rights
Statutory law is based on statutes, formal written laws enacted by federal, state and local
legislative authorities or bodies. What are the best examples of Statutory laws? correct answers
Nurse Practice Acts
Guardianship codes
Informed consent
Living wills
Abuse reporting
Good Samaritan acts
Rules and regulations of a State Board of Nursing correct answers Example of Administrative
law (Authority of administrative agencies to create rules and regulations to enforce statutory
laws).
Guilty of Negligence correct answers The nurse must have a relationship with the client that
involves duty to provide care to be guilty of negligence. The relationship is usually a component
of employment.
Negligence correct answers Unintentional failure of an individual to perform or not perform an
act that a reasonable person would or would not do in the same or similar circumstances. A
purposeful failure to perform a procedure would be the opposite of negligence which is
unintentional.
Behavioral Theories focus on the abilities and behaviors of leaders, including what leaders do.
Which of the following three styles of leadership are featured in the textbook? correct answers
Autocratic, Democratic and Lassez-faire
These are behavior theories which are focused on the abilities and behaviors of leaders, including
what a leader does. Personal traits provide only a portion of leader capacity. Leadership evolves
through education, training and life experiences.
Goleman suggested that one of the most important attributes of leadership is emotional
intelligence, which is quite different from one's intelligence quotient. what are the qualities of
emotional intelligence in an effective leader? correct answers Integrity, courage, positive
attitude, initiative, energy, optimism, perseverance, generosity, balance, ability to handle stress,
and self-awareness.
, What entails being a good follower? correct answers Becoming a better follower requires
constant self -reflection and self-evaluation before problems arise. Disagreements should be
explained & discussed and not avoided. Life-long learning is part of being a professional nurse,
and always share what is learned at trainings. E.g. When you disagree with a request or
constructive criticism; listen carefully and reflect on what your leader or manager says
What is a component of Servant leadership? correct answers People and interpersonal
relationships.
A servant leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities
to which they belong. While traditional leadership generally involves the accumulation and
exercise of power by one at the "top of the pyramid" servant leadership is different. The servant-
leader shares power, puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as
highly as possible.
The nursing stage on a busy unit enjoys autonomy and needs minimal direction for client care.
Which leadership style would be most effective on this unit? correct answers Democratic
The democratic manager is people oriented and emphasizes effective group functioning. The
environment is open, communication is both ways, and staff are encouraged to participate in
decision making. The manager is also willing to take responsibility to make decisions when staff
participation is not necessary.
Which statement best describes effective leadership by the nurse manager?
A. Directs a staff nurse to modify his or her communication skills
B. Uses the group process to determine what behavior is distressing to staff
C. Fosters behavior changes in one staff member that have positive effects on the nurse manager
and his or her peers
D. Encourages behavior changes through the annual evaluation process correct answers C.
Fosters behavior changes in one staff member that have positive effects on the nurse manager
and his or her peers.
Leadership in groups in democratic; the members feel positive about their participation and the
outcomes of the group process
The Joint Commission attributes 80% of all medical errors too?
A. Lack of care
B. Poor hygiene and hand washing
C. Poor work environment
D. Poor handoff communication correct answers D. Poor hand off communications
Communication has been found to be in direct link to error and sentinel events, handoff
communication needs to be strong, comprehensive and include all pertinent details. SBAR is an
example of a handoff communication too. Hand off communication should occur whenever the
patient is not the responsibility of the assigned nurse, when the patient transfers, goes for a
procedure or there is a change of shift. Remember the communication needs to be nurse to nurse
but when you have someone transporting the patient the them the essential information in case
there are any issues during transport for procedures like X-rays or MRI's out of the patients room
Laws that affect the medical profession correct answers often overlap with ethics
have a binding force
are determined by a governmental authority
Constitutional Law is best described as the law of the land; it defines structure, power, and limits
of government. What are the best examples of Constitutional Law? correct answers Due process
and equal protection
It guarantees fundamental rights and liberty; other laws may not infringe on constitutional rights
Statutory law is based on statutes, formal written laws enacted by federal, state and local
legislative authorities or bodies. What are the best examples of Statutory laws? correct answers
Nurse Practice Acts
Guardianship codes
Informed consent
Living wills
Abuse reporting
Good Samaritan acts
Rules and regulations of a State Board of Nursing correct answers Example of Administrative
law (Authority of administrative agencies to create rules and regulations to enforce statutory
laws).
Guilty of Negligence correct answers The nurse must have a relationship with the client that
involves duty to provide care to be guilty of negligence. The relationship is usually a component
of employment.
Negligence correct answers Unintentional failure of an individual to perform or not perform an
act that a reasonable person would or would not do in the same or similar circumstances. A
purposeful failure to perform a procedure would be the opposite of negligence which is
unintentional.
Behavioral Theories focus on the abilities and behaviors of leaders, including what leaders do.
Which of the following three styles of leadership are featured in the textbook? correct answers
Autocratic, Democratic and Lassez-faire
These are behavior theories which are focused on the abilities and behaviors of leaders, including
what a leader does. Personal traits provide only a portion of leader capacity. Leadership evolves
through education, training and life experiences.
Goleman suggested that one of the most important attributes of leadership is emotional
intelligence, which is quite different from one's intelligence quotient. what are the qualities of
emotional intelligence in an effective leader? correct answers Integrity, courage, positive
attitude, initiative, energy, optimism, perseverance, generosity, balance, ability to handle stress,
and self-awareness.
, What entails being a good follower? correct answers Becoming a better follower requires
constant self -reflection and self-evaluation before problems arise. Disagreements should be
explained & discussed and not avoided. Life-long learning is part of being a professional nurse,
and always share what is learned at trainings. E.g. When you disagree with a request or
constructive criticism; listen carefully and reflect on what your leader or manager says
What is a component of Servant leadership? correct answers People and interpersonal
relationships.
A servant leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities
to which they belong. While traditional leadership generally involves the accumulation and
exercise of power by one at the "top of the pyramid" servant leadership is different. The servant-
leader shares power, puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as
highly as possible.
The nursing stage on a busy unit enjoys autonomy and needs minimal direction for client care.
Which leadership style would be most effective on this unit? correct answers Democratic
The democratic manager is people oriented and emphasizes effective group functioning. The
environment is open, communication is both ways, and staff are encouraged to participate in
decision making. The manager is also willing to take responsibility to make decisions when staff
participation is not necessary.
Which statement best describes effective leadership by the nurse manager?
A. Directs a staff nurse to modify his or her communication skills
B. Uses the group process to determine what behavior is distressing to staff
C. Fosters behavior changes in one staff member that have positive effects on the nurse manager
and his or her peers
D. Encourages behavior changes through the annual evaluation process correct answers C.
Fosters behavior changes in one staff member that have positive effects on the nurse manager
and his or her peers.
Leadership in groups in democratic; the members feel positive about their participation and the
outcomes of the group process
The Joint Commission attributes 80% of all medical errors too?
A. Lack of care
B. Poor hygiene and hand washing
C. Poor work environment
D. Poor handoff communication correct answers D. Poor hand off communications
Communication has been found to be in direct link to error and sentinel events, handoff
communication needs to be strong, comprehensive and include all pertinent details. SBAR is an
example of a handoff communication too. Hand off communication should occur whenever the
patient is not the responsibility of the assigned nurse, when the patient transfers, goes for a
procedure or there is a change of shift. Remember the communication needs to be nurse to nurse
but when you have someone transporting the patient the them the essential information in case
there are any issues during transport for procedures like X-rays or MRI's out of the patients room
