Question 1

The New Science of Leadership stresses that each nurse be a leader and acquire which of the following skills?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning,budget development,and 6-month staff scheduling 
B) Instituting change,evaluating current practice,and creating new practice methods 
C) Personnel evaluation,motivating others,and requiring overtime 
D) Focusing on cost-cutting practice,resource management,and cross-training 
A) Planning,budget development,and 6-month staff scheduling 
B) Instituting change,evaluating current practice,and creating new practice methods 
C) Personnel evaluation,motivating others,and requiring overtime 
D) Focusing on cost-cutting practice,resource management,and cross-training

Question 2

Many of the nurses in acute care hospital settings feel that health-care delivery as it exists is "hopeless." Using chaos theory,it would be helpful for each nurse to try to:

Accepted Answer

A) Identify patterns of order that exist and focus on best practice using these observations. 
B) Alleviate the chaos by mandating patients follow lockstep procedures. 
C) Develop step-by-step care plans that are focused on the average patient with a specific problem who does not have other comorbidities. 
D) Create a time management system using task accomplishment as the goal. 
A) Identify patterns of order that exist and focus on best practice using these observations. 
B) Alleviate the chaos by mandating patients follow lockstep procedures. 
C) Develop step-by-step care plans that are focused on the average patient with a specific problem who does not have other comorbidities. 
D) Create a time management system using task accomplishment as the goal.

Question 3

Which of the following characteristics best reflect Covey's definition of leadership?

Accepted Answer

A) Image,credibility,and critical-thinking ability 
B) Creativity,vision,and integrity 
C) Vision,courage,and humility 
D) Critical-thinking ability,vision,and flexibility 
A) Image,credibility,and critical-thinking ability 
B) Creativity,vision,and integrity 
C) Vision,courage,and humility 
D) Critical-thinking ability,vision,and flexibility

Question 4

With the uncertainty that a multiple trauma accident poses in an Emergency Department,the physicians and nursing staff generally tend to come together for the "common good." This is illustrated by which of the following communication strategies?

Accepted Answer

A) Less enthusiasm and frantic,quick statements of doom 
B) Somber tone with short,monosyllabic words 
C) More professional wording and less familiarity with team members 
D) More personal and group approach 
A) Less enthusiasm and frantic,quick statements of doom 
B) Somber tone with short,monosyllabic words 
C) More professional wording and less familiarity with team members 
D) More personal and group approach

Question 5

The New Science of Leadership focuses on a whole new way of viewing life.Which of the following reflects this perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) Goal-oriented 
B) Dynamic 
C) Very risky 
D) Cost-effective 
A) Goal-oriented 
B) Dynamic 
C) Very risky 
D) Cost-effective

The New Science of Leadership stresses that each nurse be a leader and acquire which of the following skills?

Many of the nurses in acute care hospital settings feel that health-care delivery as it exists is "hopeless." Using chaos theory,it would be helpful for each nurse to try to:

Which of the following characteristics best reflect Covey's definition of leadership?

With the uncertainty that a multiple trauma accident poses in an Emergency Department,the physicians and nursing staff generally tend to come together for the "common good." This is illustrated by which of the following communication strategies?

The New Science of Leadership focuses on a whole new way of viewing life.Which of the following reflects this perspective?

The Nature of Leadership: Distinguishing Leadership From Management

Followership and Empowerment

Leadership As an Integral Component of a Professional Role

Vision and Creativity

Gender Perspectives in Leadership

Chaos and Disequilibrium: Invigorating, Challenging, and Growth-Producing

Shaping a Preferred Future for Nursing

Developing As a Leader Throughout Ones Career

Conclusions

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Exam 2: The New World and New Leadership: Changing Our Thinking About Leaders

The New Science of Leadership stresses that each nurse be a leader and acquire which of the following skills?

Many of the nurses in acute care hospital settings feel that health-care delivery as it exists is "hopeless." Using chaos theory,it would be helpful for each nurse to try to:

Which of the following characteristics best reflect Covey's definition of leadership?

With the uncertainty that a multiple trauma accident poses in an Emergency Department,the physicians and nursing staff generally tend to come together for the "common good." This is illustrated by which of the following communication strategies?

The New Science of Leadership focuses on a whole new way of viewing life.Which of the following reflects this perspective?

The Nature of Leadership: Distinguishing Leadership From Management

Followership and Empowerment

Leadership As an Integral Component of a Professional Role

Vision and Creativity

Gender Perspectives in Leadership

Chaos and Disequilibrium: Invigorating, Challenging, and Growth-Producing

Shaping a Preferred Future for Nursing

Developing As a Leader Throughout Ones Career

Conclusions

Filters