L 101: Introduction to Health Care
Leadership Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following descriptions best describes "leadership"?
(A) A firm, unyielding position on what should be done to solve a
problem
(B) A set of beliefs based upon principle
(C) A positive, "let's do something about it" attitude toward
problems
(D) A posture of resistance to those in authority -
correct answer :
(C) A positive, "let's do something about it" attitude toward
problems
Reggie is a new pharmacist in a surgical intensive care unit. He
notices that it is taking an average of three hours from the time an
order is placed until a patient receives an antibiotic (the goal is one
hour). What might Reggie do if he were to act like a leader?
(A) Look into the cause of the problem and research how other
ICUs have solved it.
(B) Tell his supervisor about the data.
,L 101: Introduction to Health Care
Leadership Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
(C) Transfer to a different ICU that has improved outcomes.
(D) Make sure that patients during his shift get antibiotics faster by
paying close attention to orders. - Your Answer:
(A) Look into the cause of the problem and research how other
ICUs have solved it.
Reggie takes a look at the time between antibiotic order and
administration in the other ICUs in his hospital. He discovers that
most of the ICUs have the same problem. This is an example of
which of the following actions of leaders discussed in this lesson?
(A) Reframing the issue
(B) Connecting to a powerful ally
(C) Forming a clearer picture of the problem
(D) Proving his case -
correct answer :
(C) Forming a clearer picture of the problem
When effective leaders hear others complaining about a problem,
which action would they most likely take?
, L 101: Introduction to Health Care
Leadership Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
(A) Change the subject to talk about something interesting.
(B) Try to learn how big the problem really is.
(C) Add their own complaints to the chorus.
(D) All of the above -
correct answer :
(B) Try to learn how big the problem really is.
Your hospital has recently begun using the World Health
Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist in all of its operating
rooms. As chief of surgery, you have been hearing different reports
about the use of the checklist; apparently, some surgeons are all for
it, while others remain skeptical. You are curious about finding out
how well and often the checklist is actually being used. Which of
the following might be a good first step to take?
(A) Request that an assistant be assigned to the administrative
details, so that you can focus on the true work of leadership.
(B) Go to the operating rooms and observe the checklist being used
a few times. Collect some data about the use of the checklist
(C) Talk to surgical nurses about their experience with the checklist.
Leadership Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following descriptions best describes "leadership"?
(A) A firm, unyielding position on what should be done to solve a
problem
(B) A set of beliefs based upon principle
(C) A positive, "let's do something about it" attitude toward
problems
(D) A posture of resistance to those in authority -
correct answer :
(C) A positive, "let's do something about it" attitude toward
problems
Reggie is a new pharmacist in a surgical intensive care unit. He
notices that it is taking an average of three hours from the time an
order is placed until a patient receives an antibiotic (the goal is one
hour). What might Reggie do if he were to act like a leader?
(A) Look into the cause of the problem and research how other
ICUs have solved it.
(B) Tell his supervisor about the data.
,L 101: Introduction to Health Care
Leadership Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
(C) Transfer to a different ICU that has improved outcomes.
(D) Make sure that patients during his shift get antibiotics faster by
paying close attention to orders. - Your Answer:
(A) Look into the cause of the problem and research how other
ICUs have solved it.
Reggie takes a look at the time between antibiotic order and
administration in the other ICUs in his hospital. He discovers that
most of the ICUs have the same problem. This is an example of
which of the following actions of leaders discussed in this lesson?
(A) Reframing the issue
(B) Connecting to a powerful ally
(C) Forming a clearer picture of the problem
(D) Proving his case -
correct answer :
(C) Forming a clearer picture of the problem
When effective leaders hear others complaining about a problem,
which action would they most likely take?
, L 101: Introduction to Health Care
Leadership Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
(A) Change the subject to talk about something interesting.
(B) Try to learn how big the problem really is.
(C) Add their own complaints to the chorus.
(D) All of the above -
correct answer :
(B) Try to learn how big the problem really is.
Your hospital has recently begun using the World Health
Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist in all of its operating
rooms. As chief of surgery, you have been hearing different reports
about the use of the checklist; apparently, some surgeons are all for
it, while others remain skeptical. You are curious about finding out
how well and often the checklist is actually being used. Which of
the following might be a good first step to take?
(A) Request that an assistant be assigned to the administrative
details, so that you can focus on the true work of leadership.
(B) Go to the operating rooms and observe the checklist being used
a few times. Collect some data about the use of the checklist
(C) Talk to surgical nurses about their experience with the checklist.
