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TE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (D2704)
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QUESTION 1 vc
A nurse manger who informs a nurse about a salary increase for excellent performance i
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s demonstrating a concept from which leadership theory?
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a. Behavioral
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b. Contemporary
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c. Trait
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d. Situational
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ANSWER
Contemporary Contemporary theories include concepts based on punishments and rewards. An increase
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in salary is a reward that, according to this theory, could motivate similar practice by the nurse in the f
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QUESTION 2 vc
Which nurse uses coercion to ensure staff members accomplish unit goals?
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a. Autocratic
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b. Behavioral
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c. Trait
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d. Situational
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ANSWER
Autocratic Autocratic leaders exercise strong control over subordinates, often using coercion to ensure a
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QUESTION 3 vc
Which leadership theory adapts to a management style to different groups and populatio
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a. Situational
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b. Behavioral
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d. Contemporary
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ANSWER
Situational Adjusting leadership styles to different circumstances and people is characteristic of situatio
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nal leadership theory, such as changing the leadership style based on the level of experience of the nurs
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QUESTION 4 vc
A leader suggests to staff members the formation of a shared governance council related
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to professional practice. This leader is exhibiting which leadership style?
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a. Democratic
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b. Autocratic
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c. Laissez-Faire
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d. Bureaucratic
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ANSWER
Democratic Democratic leaders believe in shared decision-
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making and view themselves as equal to their followers. Shared governance is an opportunity for nurses
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to share in decision-making with leadership.
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QUESTION 5 vc
The nurse who takes responsibility for coordinating the staff schedule is demonstrating
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which type of leadership?vc vc vc
a. Informal
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b. Appointed
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c. Formal
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d. Assumed
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ANSWER
Informal The informal leader emerges outside the structure of the formal organization. Informal leaders
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exhibit strong interpersonal skills and easily build relationships with others.
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QUESTION 6 vc
Which leadership style is demonstrated when a nurse manager relates to staff members
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impersonally and relies heavily on policies and procedures to direct work processes?
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a. Bureaucratic
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b. Democratic
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c. Laissez-Faire
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d. Autocratic
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Exam Solution vc
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TE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (D2704)
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QUESTION 1 vc
A nurse manger who informs a nurse about a salary increase for excellent performance i
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s demonstrating a concept from which leadership theory?
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a. Behavioral
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b. Contemporary
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c. Trait
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d. Situational
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ANSWER
Contemporary Contemporary theories include concepts based on punishments and rewards. An increase
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in salary is a reward that, according to this theory, could motivate similar practice by the nurse in the f
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Which nurse uses coercion to ensure staff members accomplish unit goals?
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a. Autocratic
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b. Behavioral
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c. Trait
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d. Situational
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ANSWER
Autocratic Autocratic leaders exercise strong control over subordinates, often using coercion to ensure a
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QUESTION 3 vc
Which leadership theory adapts to a management style to different groups and populatio
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a. Situational
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b. Behavioral
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d. Contemporary
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ANSWER
Situational Adjusting leadership styles to different circumstances and people is characteristic of situatio
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A leader suggests to staff members the formation of a shared governance council related
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to professional practice. This leader is exhibiting which leadership style?
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a. Democratic
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b. Autocratic
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c. Laissez-Faire
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d. Bureaucratic
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ANSWER
Democratic Democratic leaders believe in shared decision-
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making and view themselves as equal to their followers. Shared governance is an opportunity for nurses
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to share in decision-making with leadership.
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QUESTION 5 vc
The nurse who takes responsibility for coordinating the staff schedule is demonstrating
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a. Informal
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b. Appointed
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c. Formal
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d. Assumed
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ANSWER
Informal The informal leader emerges outside the structure of the formal organization. Informal leaders
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exhibit strong interpersonal skills and easily build relationships with others.
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QUESTION 6 vc
Which leadership style is demonstrated when a nurse manager relates to staff members
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impersonally and relies heavily on policies and procedures to direct work processes?
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a. Bureaucratic
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b. Democratic
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c. Laissez-Faire
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d. Autocratic
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