NURS 401 Study Notes Exam 1: Complete With
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Emotional Intelligence aspects Right Ans - -Self-awareness
-Self-regulation mgmt :owning feelings and avoiding dysfunctional responses
like passive aggression
-Social skills w/ relationships
-Empathy
-Motivation/passion : focusing on goals
Trait Right Ans - physical and emotional characteristics that inspire others
Transformational Leadership 5 Aspects Right Ans - -Translating Strategy
Into Action
-Building Strategic Relationships
-Leveraging Your Emotional Intelligence
-Leading through Change
-Developing Employee Capability
Transactional theories Right Ans - -Reward and punishment system
-Resources given in exchange for compliance and effort
-Punishment for goals not accomplished
-Rewards include compensation thru paychecks
Two factor theory examples Right Ans - -Herzberg: hygiene (not bathing),
motivator factors
-Hygiene: working conditions, salary, status, security (avoid job
dissatisfaction)
-Motivator: achievement, recognition (create job satisfaction)
Authoritative/Autocratic leadership Right Ans - -Decision making: makes
them independently with no input from others
-Systematic, task driven, low creativity, quick decisions
Democratic leadership Right Ans - -Consultative: allows team input on
decision, but degree varies
-Empowerment
, -Can be difficult to manage when there are a lot of different perspectives and
ideas
Laissez-Faire Right Ans - -Non-directive, non-interfering
-Permissive: allows them to make decisions
-Passive: problems get out of hand; not proactive
-Works when team is motivated & doesn't need close supervision
-Leader is lazy/distracted
What is the role of the nurse manager? Right Ans - -Implement
organizational/governmental policies
-Compliance w/ standards
-Budgeting
-Decision making / problem-solving
-Facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork
-Supervising staff: hiring & firing, evaluation
Role of Manager Right Ans - -Order & consistency
-Organize, coordinate, control resources
-Plan, budget, set goals
-More reactive
-Less risk taking
-Making job placements
-Enforces policies
Leader Right Ans - -Change & movement
-Provides a vision
-Proactive
-More risk-taking
Delegation Right Ans - the transfer of responsibility for the performance of
an activity to another individual while retaining accountability for the
outcome
True or False: The person taking on the RN level task must be qualified to
perform the task within the nurse's state practice act Right Ans - True
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