NR 422
Clinical Leadership in Professional
Nursing
MIDTERM EXAM READINESS
GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. Multiple Choice: Which leadership style is characterized
by decision-making without team input, and a focus on
efficiency?
a) Democratic
b) Laissez-faire
c) Autocratic
d) Transformational
Correct Answer: c) Autocratic
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ leadership theory
suggests that the ability to lead is inherent, often referred to
as "natural-born leaders."
Correct Answer: Trait
3. True/False: Transactional leaders focus primarily on the
organization's vision and long-term goals.
Correct Answer: False
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Effective clinical
leaders in professional nursing should:
a) Encourage evidence-based practice
b) Discourage autonomy among staff
c) Promote a culture of continuous improvement
d) Focus solely on administrative tasks
Correct Answers: a) Encourage evidence-based practice,
c) Promote a culture of continuous improvement
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of nursing leadership,
what does the acronym 'SWOT' stand for?
a) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
b) Systematic Workforce Optimization Technique
c) Sustained Work Output Trajectory
©2024/2025
Clinical Leadership in Professional
Nursing
MIDTERM EXAM READINESS
GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. Multiple Choice: Which leadership style is characterized
by decision-making without team input, and a focus on
efficiency?
a) Democratic
b) Laissez-faire
c) Autocratic
d) Transformational
Correct Answer: c) Autocratic
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ leadership theory
suggests that the ability to lead is inherent, often referred to
as "natural-born leaders."
Correct Answer: Trait
3. True/False: Transactional leaders focus primarily on the
organization's vision and long-term goals.
Correct Answer: False
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Effective clinical
leaders in professional nursing should:
a) Encourage evidence-based practice
b) Discourage autonomy among staff
c) Promote a culture of continuous improvement
d) Focus solely on administrative tasks
Correct Answers: a) Encourage evidence-based practice,
c) Promote a culture of continuous improvement
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of nursing leadership,
what does the acronym 'SWOT' stand for?
a) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
b) Systematic Workforce Optimization Technique
c) Sustained Work Output Trajectory
©2024/2025
