Exam 3: Developing the Role of Leader

As the clinical director of 24 employees,you have been asked to explain to staff members why they are not getting a raise this year,even though they have been working short-handed for many months and patient satisfaction scores have never been higher.Because you believe yourself to be a transformational leader,you will approach this problem by

In working with Sonia,her mentor suggests that it is really important for Sonia to engage in self-appraisal and to know her strengths.This observation is based on an understanding that

A group of managers is meeting to discuss ideas related to the successful implementation of evidence-informed practice on their units.Siobhan has been asked by the director of care to assume leadership of these discussion groups.After two such sessions,Siobhan expresses disappointment to her mentor that the group seems disinterested in her ideas and that they are listening to Ken,who has much less experience with leadership.In discussing this with Siobhan,the mentor understands that leadership

The adage "leaders are born and not made" reflects which of the following ideas about leadership?

A nurse executive is hired to restore a unit's productivity,which has decreased as the result of low staff morale.The nurse executive utilizes which of the following leadership principles?

The new head nurse has been the subject of a great deal of discussion and complaining among staff during breaks.She is a competent nurse of tremendous integrity with approximately 30 years' experience.Her predominant method of problem solving and communication is through meetings,which can go over the allotted time.The staff may

To retain supervisory staff members,the director of nursing develops a mentoring program.The best person to be a mentor for a new supervisor in a leadership position is someone who has

The style of leadership that is exhibited by a nursing manager that indicates to staff that with all of the budget cuts there may be lost positions is likely to

After a newly hired director of nursing has reviewed the unit's strategic plans,she develops a timeline for achieving those plans.The new leader is

The director of nursing has been observing staff interactions in a 20-bed coronary care unit.On the basis of her observations,which of the following staff members is an obvious leader?

After being interviewed for the unit manager position,the staff nurse reflects on the interview process.The staff nurse is aware that leadership begins

Akash graduated 5 years ago and is keenly interested in pursuing leadership opportunities.She has been active in learning about leadership through workshops and Internet research and recently began a graduate degree program with a focus on nursing administration.She has excellent clinical skills and eagerly accepts responsibility for various projects on the unit.Her sarcastic and sometimes aggressive behaviour tends to alienate other staff members on the unit.In coaching Akash,you

The hospital administration is discussing the possibility of closing hospital beds in your unit because of a nursing shortage and the increased amount of overtime required to care for patients.For you as the nurse leader on the unit,which of the following examples best demonstrates your effective leadership style?

While explaining the importance of developing leadership skills among nurses to a group of first year nursing students,Natalie,a nursing unit manager emphasizes that

Recruiting among the emerging workforce (persons aged 18 to 35 years)is a challenge for health care agencies.Marketing brochures should address the leadership and vision of the health care agency.Which of the following workplace environments will attract applicants in the emerging workforce?

Siwan,a new graduate on the dialysis unit,appears to take the nurse manager's remarks about possible position terminations very seriously and works even harder,often volunteering for extra assignments.She also is often in the unit manager's office,advising of successes with her patients and of the extra effort that she is committing.This behaviour suggests that Siwan

The Sunny Long Term-Care Facility has experienced numerous difficulties with staff relationships,despite its success in maintaining financial viability and judicious use of resources.Staff members complain that the primary concerns of the facility include applying policy,saving money,and ensuring that lawsuits are avoided.There is little trust in and involvement of staff members.This facility may be

A nurse executive who considers herself a Baby Boomer will have the challenge of convincing the emerging workforce of the necessity of committee meetings.One of the primary reasons that the Baby Boom generation appears to have so many meetings in the work environment is that

The senior executive praises John for the positive patient evaluations that his unit has received.As an effective leader,John

Which of the following nurses is most likely to inspire other professionals to do their best?