Question 1

Which describes a nurse who has right-brain thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) Logical 
B) Organized 
C) Creative 
D) Concrete 
A) Logical 
B) Organized 
C) Creative 
D) Concrete C

Question 2

A nurse is using Cohen's (2004) 10 essential principles to develop and carry out a vision. Which principles will the nurse use? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Keep it complex. 
B) Take the indirect route. 
C) Exploit successes. 
D) Commit fully to a goal. 
E) Do the unexpected. 
A) Keep it complex. 
B) Take the indirect route. 
C) Exploit successes. 
D) Commit fully to a goal. 
E) Do the unexpected. B,C,D,E

Question 3

Which is the most effective method of increasing creativity in nurses?

Accepted Answer

A) Changing conditions in the work setting 
B) Providing stress-reduction exercises to employees 
C) Offering financial incentives to employees 
D) Scheduling creativity workshops for greater attendance 
A) Changing conditions in the work setting 
B) Providing stress-reduction exercises to employees 
C) Offering financial incentives to employees 
D) Scheduling creativity workshops for greater attendance A

Question 4

Which technique should the nurse use to learn difficult concepts that will develop both the right and left brain?

Accepted Answer

A) Using formulas 
B) Memorizing facts using flash cards 
C) Mindmapping 
D) Rewriting the terms involved with the concept repeatedly 
A) Using formulas 
B) Memorizing facts using flash cards 
C) Mindmapping 
D) Rewriting the terms involved with the concept repeatedly

Question 5

A nurse is using the Leadership Diamond Model developed by Koestenbaum (2002) to gain leadership skills. In which areas will the nurse focus?

Accepted Answer

A) Salesmanship, collaboration, vision, and empathy 
B) Creativity, passion, determination, and sacrifice 
C) Independence, hope, faith, and empowerment 
D) Time, democracy, motivation, and teamwork 
A) Salesmanship, collaboration, vision, and empathy 
B) Creativity, passion, determination, and sacrifice 
C) Independence, hope, faith, and empowerment 
D) Time, democracy, motivation, and teamwork

Question 6

Zaleznik (1989) suggested that effective nurse leaders desiring to influence staff nurses should use which primary principle?

Accepted Answer

A) The staff can make a positive change that will improve conditions for a group/organization, not just for themselves. 
B) The staff can make a profit that solely benefits the leader. 
C) The staff can make a difference in their leadership style and widen the number of people they lead. 
D) The staff can gain more notoriety and, possibly, worldly acclaim. 
A) The staff can make a positive change that will improve conditions for a group/organization, not just for themselves. 
B) The staff can make a profit that solely benefits the leader. 
C) The staff can make a difference in their leadership style and widen the number of people they lead. 
D) The staff can gain more notoriety and, possibly, worldly acclaim.

Question 7

How should a nurse best describe vision?

Accepted Answer

A) Organization's short-term objectives 
B) Summary of how an organization evolved to its current state 
C) Image of where an organization wants to be in the future 
D) Plan to reach organizational goals 
A) Organization's short-term objectives 
B) Summary of how an organization evolved to its current state 
C) Image of where an organization wants to be in the future 
D) Plan to reach organizational goals

Question 8

Which one is the most significant contribution a nurse leader can make to a group or organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Formulating a lockstep long-term plan for the organization 
B) Mandating overtime for all registered nurses until goals are met 
C) Defining and sharing a vision 
D) Hiring only licensed professionals 
A) Formulating a lockstep long-term plan for the organization 
B) Mandating overtime for all registered nurses until goals are met 
C) Defining and sharing a vision 
D) Hiring only licensed professionals

Question 9

Which speech techniques can assist nurses in articulating their vision(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) Visual aids and background music 
B) Role-playing and charades 
C) Acting and singing 
D) Repetition and rhythm 
A) Visual aids and background music 
B) Role-playing and charades 
C) Acting and singing 
D) Repetition and rhythm

Question 10

A nurse is using Tanner's (2006) Clinical Judgment Model to determine the actual vision. Which stage is the nurse in according to the model?

Accepted Answer

A) Reflecting 
B) Interpreting 
C) Noticing 
D) Responding 
A) Reflecting 
B) Interpreting 
C) Noticing 
D) Responding

Question 11

A nurse develops both a personal vision and a professional vision. What are the primary reasons for these visions?

Accepted Answer

A) Have a purpose in life and accomplish work ideas. 
B) Accrue wealth for personal gain and success in one's profession. 
C) Be successful at career and meet the organization's mission. 
D) Use one's family values and education for own goals. 
A) Have a purpose in life and accomplish work ideas. 
B) Accrue wealth for personal gain and success in one's profession. 
C) Be successful at career and meet the organization's mission. 
D) Use one's family values and education for own goals.

Question 12

Which information from a nurse demonstrates a creative outlook about work?

Accepted Answer

A) Work is an expression of thoughts. 
B) Work comes from the inside out. 
C) Work is repetitious. 
D) Work is similar to each person. 
A) Work is an expression of thoughts. 
B) Work comes from the inside out. 
C) Work is repetitious. 
D) Work is similar to each person.

Question 13

A nurse leader is using Zaleznik's (1989) principles to influence other nurses. Which action will the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A) Help the staff realize how the proposed change will advance their interest. 
B) Let administration tell staff about the changes. 
C) Use a lockstep plan to engage logical thinking nurses to embrace the change. 
D) Inspire staff to have passion rather than the nurse leader. 
A) Help the staff realize how the proposed change will advance their interest. 
B) Let administration tell staff about the changes. 
C) Use a lockstep plan to engage logical thinking nurses to embrace the change. 
D) Inspire staff to have passion rather than the nurse leader.

Question 14

A nurse is deliberately creating conflicts to spark new ideas. According to McCall (1989) which method is the nurse demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A) Credibility 
B) Crafty 
C) Feisty 
D) Flexibility 
A) Credibility 
B) Crafty 
C) Feisty 
D) Flexibility

Question 15

Which activity indicates a nurse is using reflective techniques?

Accepted Answer

A) Thinking about an action in a single way 
B) Rushing into a situation 
C) Asking a peer for feedback 
D) Basing a decision on one piece of data 
A) Thinking about an action in a single way 
B) Rushing into a situation 
C) Asking a peer for feedback 
D) Basing a decision on one piece of data

Question 16

What is a successful leader able to do?

Accepted Answer

A) Accept the status quo if it is working. 
B) Make a difference no matter what it takes. 
C) Be reactive to change. 
D) Focus entirely on work. 
A) Accept the status quo if it is working. 
B) Make a difference no matter what it takes. 
C) Be reactive to change. 
D) Focus entirely on work.

Question 17

Which is an important characteristic of a creative nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoiding competitors 
B) Being a risk taker 
C) Following a specific plan 
D) Being reactive to challenges 
A) Avoiding competitors 
B) Being a risk taker 
C) Following a specific plan 
D) Being reactive to challenges

Question 18

What is the most likely outcome when a nurse leader uses creativity?

Accepted Answer

A) Thinks in a more focused manner 
B) Repeats exactly, step-by-step, the plan 
C) Uses strategies that have proved effective in the past 
D) Reframes how work is perceived 
A) Thinks in a more focused manner 
B) Repeats exactly, step-by-step, the plan 
C) Uses strategies that have proved effective in the past 
D) Reframes how work is perceived

Question 19

A nurse leader creates many rules and regulations for the unit. What type of climate will this create?

Accepted Answer

A) One that produces change and growth 
B) One that is proactive in making a difference 
C) One that fosters the status quo 
D) One that stimulates provocative discussions 
A) One that produces change and growth 
B) One that is proactive in making a difference 
C) One that fosters the status quo 
D) One that stimulates provocative discussions

Question 20

A nurse is creative. Which characteristics does the nurse demonstrate? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Thinks originally 
B) Is closed to new ideas 
C) Provides alternatives 
D) Is willing to dream 
E) Draws on the left brain 
A) Thinks originally 
B) Is closed to new ideas 
C) Provides alternatives 
D) Is willing to dream 
E) Draws on the left brain

Which describes a nurse who has right-brain thinking?

A nurse is using Cohen's (2004) 10 essential principles to develop and carry out a vision. Which principles will the nurse use? Select all that apply.

Which is the most effective method of increasing creativity in nurses?

Which technique should the nurse use to learn difficult concepts that will develop both the right and left brain?

A nurse is using the Leadership Diamond Model developed by Koestenbaum (2002) to gain leadership skills. In which areas will the nurse focus?

Zaleznik (1989) suggested that effective nurse leaders desiring to influence staff nurses should use which primary principle?

How should a nurse best describe vision?

Which one is the most significant contribution a nurse leader can make to a group or organization?

Which speech techniques can assist nurses in articulating their vision(s)?

A nurse is using Tanner's (2006) Clinical Judgment Model to determine the actual vision. Which stage is the nurse in according to the model?

A nurse develops both a personal vision and a professional vision. What are the primary reasons for these visions?

Which information from a nurse demonstrates a creative outlook about work?

A nurse leader is using Zaleznik's (1989) principles to influence other nurses. Which action will the nurse take?

A nurse is deliberately creating conflicts to spark new ideas. According to McCall (1989) which method is the nurse demonstrating?

Which activity indicates a nurse is using reflective techniques?

What is a successful leader able to do?

Which is an important characteristic of a creative nurse?

What is the most likely outcome when a nurse leader uses creativity?

A nurse leader creates many rules and regulations for the unit. What type of climate will this create?

A nurse is creative. Which characteristics does the nurse demonstrate? Select all that apply.

The Phenomenon of Leadership: Classichistorical and Contemporary Leadership Theories

The Nature of Leadership: Distinguishing Leadership From Management

Disequilibrium and Chaos: Challenging, Invigorating, and Growth Producing

The New World and New Leadership: Changing Our Thinking About Leaders

Followership and Empowerment

Leadership As an Integral Component of Each Nurses Professional Role

Gender Perspectives in Leadership

Shaping a Preferred Future for Nursing

Developing As a Leader Throughout Ones Career

Leadership, Excellence, and Creating the Future of Nursing

Filters

Exam 7: Vision and Creativity

Which describes a nurse who has right-brain thinking?

A nurse is using Cohen's (2004) 10 essential principles to develop and carry out a vision. Which principles will the nurse use? Select all that apply.

Which is the most effective method of increasing creativity in nurses?

Which technique should the nurse use to learn difficult concepts that will develop both the right and left brain?

A nurse is using the Leadership Diamond Model developed by Koestenbaum (2002) to gain leadership skills. In which areas will the nurse focus?

Zaleznik (1989) suggested that effective nurse leaders desiring to influence staff nurses should use which primary principle?

How should a nurse best describe vision?

Which one is the most significant contribution a nurse leader can make to a group or organization?

Which speech techniques can assist nurses in articulating their vision(s)?

A nurse is using Tanner's (2006) Clinical Judgment Model to determine the actual vision. Which stage is the nurse in according to the model?

A nurse develops both a personal vision and a professional vision. What are the primary reasons for these visions?

Which information from a nurse demonstrates a creative outlook about work?

A nurse leader is using Zaleznik's (1989) principles to influence other nurses. Which action will the nurse take?

A nurse is deliberately creating conflicts to spark new ideas. According to McCall (1989) which method is the nurse demonstrating?

Which activity indicates a nurse is using reflective techniques?

What is a successful leader able to do?

Which is an important characteristic of a creative nurse?

What is the most likely outcome when a nurse leader uses creativity?

A nurse leader creates many rules and regulations for the unit. What type of climate will this create?

A nurse is creative. Which characteristics does the nurse demonstrate? Select all that apply.

The Phenomenon of Leadership: Classichistorical and Contemporary Leadership Theories

The Nature of Leadership: Distinguishing Leadership From Management

Disequilibrium and Chaos: Challenging, Invigorating, and Growth Producing

The New World and New Leadership: Changing Our Thinking About Leaders

Followership and Empowerment

Leadership As an Integral Component of Each Nurses Professional Role

Gender Perspectives in Leadership

Shaping a Preferred Future for Nursing

Developing As a Leader Throughout Ones Career

Leadership, Excellence, and Creating the Future of Nursing

Filters