Chapter 6: Leadership Roles and Management Functions - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: An LPN or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) who delegates tasks to a UAP is accountable for evaluating the results of the tasks. The UAP is responsible for performing the actual task. The physician or shift supervisor is not accountable for evaluating the results of the tasks.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Coercive power is the ability to threaten or punish someone who fails to meet expectations. Legitimate power is obtained through a designated position. Reward power occurs when a person attains power through the ability to grant favors or rewards. Referent power is the power a person has because of an association with others who are powerful.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Collaboration involves a team effort to achieve client care outcomes. Time management involves organizing time, delegating tasks to other personnel, and optimizing available time. Advocacy is a means of promoting the cause of another person or organization. Resource management means using resources, which include money, supplies, equipment, buildings, and personnel, optimally.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Legitimate power is power by virtue of the management position. Director of nursing is an example of legitimate power. Team leader making assignments is an example of reward power. Head nurse scheduling vacations is an example of coercive power. Shift supervisor is an example of referent power.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In the authoritarian leadership style, the lines of authority and policies are clear, and communication is directive and flows downward. In addition, decisions are made quickly, and staff members are not invested in management's goals.