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Ch.2 Nursing Leadership and Management Of TEST BANK for the LPN/LVN, 7th Edition by Tamara R. Dahlkemper,
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Ch.2 Nursing Leadership and ManagementIn 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 - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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
c.Coercive
d.Reward - ANS ANS: C
Correct: Seven primary sources of power are known. Coercive power is based on fear
of punishment or failure to comply. Coercive power fits well into the authoritative
behavioral style because authoritative managers dictate the work with much control,
usually ignore the ideas or suggestions of subordinates, and provide little feedback or
recognition for work accomplished.
The illustration below identifies which type of chart?
A. Productivity
B. Organizational
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