LEADERSHIP ATI GO FREAKING LEVEL
3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Management - ANS this is the process of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the
work within an organization
leadership - ANS this is the ability to inspire others to achieve a desired outcome.
effective managers - ANS these usually possess good leadership skills; however, they are not
always in a management position.
authoritative - ANS this type of leadership style makes decision for the group, motivates by
coercion, communication occurs down the chain of comman, work output by staff is usually
high, good for crisis situations and bureaucratic settings, effective for employees with little or no
formal education.
democratic - ANS this type of leadership style includes the group when decisions are made,
motivates by supporting staff achievements, communication occurs up and down the chain of
command, work output by staff is usually of good quality- good when cooperation and
collaboration are necessary
laissez faire - ANS this type of leadership style makes very few decisions, and does little
planning, motivation is largely the responsibility of individual staff members, communication
occurs up and down the chain of command and between group members, work output is low
unless an informal leader evolves from the group, effective with professional employees.
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,contemporary leadership - ANS this theory supports the belief that leaders can develop the
necessary skills.
transformational leaders - ANS these leaders empower followers to assume responsibility for
a communal vision, and personal development is a secondary outcome.
transactional leaders - ANS these leaders focus on immediate problems, maintaining the
status quo and using rewards to motivate followers.
emotional intelligence - ANS this is the ability of an individual to perceive and manage the
emotions of self and others. The nurse must be able to perceive and understand his own
emotions and the emotions of the client and family in order to provide client centered care.
emotionally intelligent leader - ANS this leader has insight into the emotions of members of
the team. Understands the perspective of others, encourages constructive criticism and is open
to new ideas. Is able to maintain focus while multitasking. Is committed to the delivery of high
quality client care.
emotional intelligence - ANS this is developed through understanding the concept and
applying it to practice in everyday situations.
planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling - ANS the five major functions of
management are
planning - ANS the decisions regarding what needs to be done, how it will be done, and who
is going to do it.
organizing - ANS the organizational structure that determines the lines of authority, channels
of communication, and where decisions are made.
Staffing - ANS the acquisition and management of adequate staff and staffing mix
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, directing - ANS the leadership role assumed by a manager that influences and motivates staff
to perform assigned roles.
controlling - ANS the evaluation of staff performance and evaluation of unit goals to unsure
identified outcomes are being met.
critical thinking - ANS this is used when analyzing client issues and problems. Thinking skills
include interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference and explanation. These skills assist the
nurse to determine the most appropriate action to take.
critical thinking - ANS this reflects upon the meaning of statments, examines available data,
and uses reason to make informed decisions. This is necessary to reflect and evaluate from a
broader scope of view.
clinical reasoning - ANS this is the mental process used when analyzing the elements of a
clinical situation and using analysis to make a decision.
clinical reasoning - ANS this supports the clinical decision making process by guiding the
nurse through the process of assessing and compiling data. Selecting and discarding data based
on relevance. Using nursing knowledge to make decisions about client care. Problem solving is a
part of decision making.
clinical judgement - ANS this is the decision made regarding a course of action based on a
critical analysis of data when using knowledge is applied to a clinical situation.
clinical judgment - ANS the nurse uses this to analyze data and related evidence. Ascertain
the meaning of the data and evidence. Determine client outcomes desired and or achieved as
indicated by evidence based practices.
assigning - ANS this is the process of transferring the authority, accountability, and
responsibility of client care to another member of the health care team.
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3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Management - ANS this is the process of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the
work within an organization
leadership - ANS this is the ability to inspire others to achieve a desired outcome.
effective managers - ANS these usually possess good leadership skills; however, they are not
always in a management position.
authoritative - ANS this type of leadership style makes decision for the group, motivates by
coercion, communication occurs down the chain of comman, work output by staff is usually
high, good for crisis situations and bureaucratic settings, effective for employees with little or no
formal education.
democratic - ANS this type of leadership style includes the group when decisions are made,
motivates by supporting staff achievements, communication occurs up and down the chain of
command, work output by staff is usually of good quality- good when cooperation and
collaboration are necessary
laissez faire - ANS this type of leadership style makes very few decisions, and does little
planning, motivation is largely the responsibility of individual staff members, communication
occurs up and down the chain of command and between group members, work output is low
unless an informal leader evolves from the group, effective with professional employees.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,contemporary leadership - ANS this theory supports the belief that leaders can develop the
necessary skills.
transformational leaders - ANS these leaders empower followers to assume responsibility for
a communal vision, and personal development is a secondary outcome.
transactional leaders - ANS these leaders focus on immediate problems, maintaining the
status quo and using rewards to motivate followers.
emotional intelligence - ANS this is the ability of an individual to perceive and manage the
emotions of self and others. The nurse must be able to perceive and understand his own
emotions and the emotions of the client and family in order to provide client centered care.
emotionally intelligent leader - ANS this leader has insight into the emotions of members of
the team. Understands the perspective of others, encourages constructive criticism and is open
to new ideas. Is able to maintain focus while multitasking. Is committed to the delivery of high
quality client care.
emotional intelligence - ANS this is developed through understanding the concept and
applying it to practice in everyday situations.
planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling - ANS the five major functions of
management are
planning - ANS the decisions regarding what needs to be done, how it will be done, and who
is going to do it.
organizing - ANS the organizational structure that determines the lines of authority, channels
of communication, and where decisions are made.
Staffing - ANS the acquisition and management of adequate staff and staffing mix
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, directing - ANS the leadership role assumed by a manager that influences and motivates staff
to perform assigned roles.
controlling - ANS the evaluation of staff performance and evaluation of unit goals to unsure
identified outcomes are being met.
critical thinking - ANS this is used when analyzing client issues and problems. Thinking skills
include interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference and explanation. These skills assist the
nurse to determine the most appropriate action to take.
critical thinking - ANS this reflects upon the meaning of statments, examines available data,
and uses reason to make informed decisions. This is necessary to reflect and evaluate from a
broader scope of view.
clinical reasoning - ANS this is the mental process used when analyzing the elements of a
clinical situation and using analysis to make a decision.
clinical reasoning - ANS this supports the clinical decision making process by guiding the
nurse through the process of assessing and compiling data. Selecting and discarding data based
on relevance. Using nursing knowledge to make decisions about client care. Problem solving is a
part of decision making.
clinical judgement - ANS this is the decision made regarding a course of action based on a
critical analysis of data when using knowledge is applied to a clinical situation.
clinical judgment - ANS the nurse uses this to analyze data and related evidence. Ascertain
the meaning of the data and evidence. Determine client outcomes desired and or achieved as
indicated by evidence based practices.
assigning - ANS this is the process of transferring the authority, accountability, and
responsibility of client care to another member of the health care team.
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