ATI LPN
Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 6 : Leadership Roles and Management Functions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An LPN is a team leader for three nursing assistants covering a unit in a long-term care facility. At the beginning of each shift, the LPN instructs the nursing assistants to decide among themselves their client assignments. The LPN administers the clients' medications and some treatments but rarely checks in with the nursing assistants during the shift. The LPN's behavior reflects which managerial style?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laissez-faire leadership involves the least structure and control. In this scenario, the LPN allows the nursing assistants to make their own assignments and rarely checks in with them during the shift. This allows for minimal communication, which is one of the characteristics of the laissez-faire leadership style. Authoritarian leadership entails strong control by the manager over the work group, which is not demonstrated in this scenario. Democratic leadership involves more participation in decision-making by the work group. Although the nursing assistants decided among themselves about the client assignments, the LPN did not participate in the decision-making at all. There is also no communication between the nursing assistants and the LPN, which is not a characteristic of the democratic leadership style. Multicratic leadership allows a leader to determine which approach is best for a particular circumstance. This characteristic is not demonstrated in the scenario.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.