NR 446 Exam 1 Questions with All Complete Solutions

NR 446 Exam 1 Questions with All Complete Solutions Decision making - ANSWER A complex/cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular course of action (The thought process of selecting a logical choice from the available options) Problem-solving - ANSWER Part of the decision-making and is a systematic process that focuses on analyzing a difficult situation (Attempt to identify the root problem in situations) Critical thinking - ANSWER Analyzing a given set of data then making a decision (higher level of skill) Autocratic/authoritarian leadership - ANSWER Strong control over work group Others are directed with commands Decision making does not involve others Emphasis on difference in status (I) and (you) Democratic leadership - ANSWER Less control maintained Others directed by suggestions/guidance Decision making involves others Criticism is constructive Laissez-faire leadership - ANSWER Permissive with little to no control Provides little to no direction Places emphasis on the group Does not criticize Managers - ANSWER Guide, take charge/control, assigned position, legitimate source of power; job title Leaders - ANSWER Individuals who are out front, taking risks, attempting to achieve shared goals, and inspiring others to action Transformational leadership - ANSWER Identifies common values Is a caretaker Inspires others with vision Empowers others Has long-term vision (More favorable) Transactional leadership - ANSWER Focuses on management tasks Is committed Examines causes (Day-to-day operations) Servant leadership - ANSWER Put serving others, including employees, customers, and the community, as the number one priority (Promote collaboration, teamwork, and collective activism) Authentic/congruent leadership - ANSWER Suggest that in order to lead, leaders must be true to themselves and their values and act accordingly (The leaders principles and their conviction to act accordingly that inspire followers) Quantum leadership - ANSWER Build on transformational leadership and suggest that leaders must work together with subordinates to identify common goals, exploit opportunities, and empower staff to make decisions for organizational Productivity to occur Five rights of delegation - ANSWER Right task right circumstance right person right direction/communication right supervision/evaluation Delegation to LPN/LVN - ANSWER Chronic cases Stable clients Routine procedures Delegation to UAP - ANSWER Routine procedures ADLs