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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 6 : Leadership Roles and Management Functions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager typically exhibits which type of power when using education and work experience?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expert power results from knowledge, expertise, or experience in a particular area. Referent power concerns the power a person has because of an association with others who are powerful. Legitimate power is obtained through a designated position. Coercive power is the ability to threaten or punish someone who fails to meet expectations.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is an advantage of democratic leadership?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Democratic leadership involves more participation in decision-making by the work group. Leaders with this style often see themselves as coworkers. Authoritarian leadership allows little input from staff for decisions. In laissez-faire leadership, the manager leaves the work group to set goals, make decisions, and take responsibility for their own management.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would not be considered one of the five rights of delegation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The NCSBN (2019) identified the five rights of delegation: right task, right circumstances, right person, right direction/communication, and right supervision/evaluation. Educational level is not one of the five rights of delegation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would be considered an indirect activity that may be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Indirect activities are focused on environmental tasks, such as cleaning equipment, emptying trash or soiled linen receptacles, and delivering meal trays. Direct activities are those that help clients meet basic needs, including vital signs, weights, specimen collection, and ambulation.
Question 5 of 5
The leader is making all the decisions for the group. Which type of leadership is being exhibited?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Authoritarian leadership entails strong control by the manager over the work group. Democratic leadership involves more participation in decision-making by the work group. Laissez-faire leadership involves the least structure and control. Multicratic leadership allows a leader to determine which approach is best for a particular circumstance.