Nursing Leadership &
Management NCLEX Practice
Quiz #1 (40 Questions)
Nurseslabs-Question-01-001
Ms. Caputo is newly promoted to a patient care manager position. She
updates her knowledge on the theories in management and leadership
in order to become effective in her new role. She learns that some
managers have low concern for services and high concern for staff.
Which style of management refers to this?
A. Organization Management
B. Impoverished Management
C. Country Club Management
D. Team Management
Correct Answer: C. Country Club Management
Country club management style puts concern for the staff as the
number one priority at the expense of the delivery of services. He/she
runs the department just like a country club where everyone is happy
including the manager. This leadership style assumes that if people are
happy in their job, they will naturally work harder.
Option A: Organization management binds the employees
together and gives them a sense of loyalty towards the
organization. Organization management enables the
optimum use of resources through meticulous planning and
control at the workplace. Organization management gives a
sense of direction to the employees. The individuals are well
aware of their roles and responsibilities and know what they
are supposed to do in the organization.
Option B: The impoverished leader has the least concern
for people and for production. This leader has no system of
getting work done, nor is the work environment satisfying or
motivating for employees. This leader’s low interest in the
work and the work environment results in disorganized
work, dissatisfied employees, and a lack of harmony.
, Option D: Team management is the ability of an individual
or an organization to administer and coordinate a group of
individuals to perform a task. Team management involves
teamwork, communication, objective setting, and
performance appraisals.
Nurseslabs-Question-01-002
Her former manager demonstrated passion for serving her staff rather
than being served. She takes time to listen, prefers to be a teacher
first before being a leader, which is characteristic of:
A. Transformational leader
B. Transactional leader
C. Servant leader
D. Charismatic leader
Correct Answer: C. Servant leader
Servant leaders are open-minded, listen deeply, try to fully understand
others, and not being judgmental. Servant leadership is a leadership
philosophy in which the goal of the leader is to serve. A servant leader
shares power, puts the needs of the employees first and helps people
develop and perform as highly as possible. Servant leadership inverts
the norm, which puts the customer service associates as the main
priority.
Option A: Transformational leadership is a leadership style
that can inspire positive changes in those who follow.
Transformational leaders are generally energetic,
enthusiastic, and passionate. Not only are these leaders
concerned and involved in the process; they are also
focused on helping every member of the group succeed as
well.
Option B: A transactional leader is someone who values
order and structure. They are likely to command military
operations, manage large corporations, or lead international
projects that require rules and regulations to complete
objectives on time or move people and supplies in an
organized way. Transactional leaders are not a good fit for
places where creativity and innovative ideas are valued.
Option D: The charismatic leadership style relies on the
charm and persuasiveness of the leader. Charismatic
leaders are driven by their convictions and commitment to
, their cause. Charismatic leaders also are sometimes called
transformational leaders because they share multiple
similarities. Their main difference is focus and audience.
Charismatic leaders often try to make the status quo better,
while transformational leaders focus on transforming
organizations into the leader’s vision.
Nurseslabs-Question-01-003
On the other hand, Ms. Caputo notices that the Chief Nurse Executive
has a charismatic leadership style. Which of the following
behaviors best describes this style?
A. Possesses inspirational quality that makes followers get
attracted to him and regard him with reverence.
B. Acts as he does because he expects that his behavior will
yield positive results.
C. Uses visioning as the core of his leadership.
D. Matches his leadership style to the situation at hand.
Correct Answer: A. Possesses inspirational quality that makes
followers gets attracted to him and regards him with
reverence.
Charismatic leaders make the followers feel at ease in their presence.
They feel that they are in good hands whenever the leader is around.
The charismatic leadership style relies on the charm and
persuasiveness of the leader. Charismatic leaders are driven by their
convictions and commitment to their cause.
Option B: The impoverished leader has the least concern
for people and for production. This leader has no system of
getting work done, nor is the work environment satisfying or
motivating for employees. This leader’s low interest in the
work and the work environment results in disorganized
work, dissatisfied employees, and a lack of harmony.
Option C: In the transformational leadership style, the
leader inspires his or her followers with a vision and then
encourages and empowers them to achieve it. The leader
also serves as a role model for the vision.
Option D: With situational leadership, it is up to the leader
to change his style, not the follower to adapt to the leader’s
style. In situational leadership, the style may change
, continually to meet the needs of others in the organization
based on the situation.
Nurseslabs-Question-01-004
Which of the following conclusions of Ms. Caputo about leadership
characteristics is true?
A. There is a high correlation between the communication
skills of a leader and the ability to get the job done.
B. A manager is effective when he has the ability to plan
well.
C. Assessment of personality traits is a reliable tool for
predicting a manager’s potential.
D. There is good evidence that certain personal qualities
favor success in a managerial role.
Correct Answer: C. Assessment of personality traits is a
reliable tool for predicting a manager’s potential.
It is not conclusive that certain qualities of a person would make him
become a good manager. It can only predict a manager’s potential of
becoming a good one. Successful leaders tend to have certain traits.
Two keys areas of personal growth and development are fundamental
to leadership success: self-confidence and a positive attitude.
Option A: A true leader communicates with their team to
keep them updated and show that they are valued. They
will be the ones intentionally learning more, challenging
themselves and others, improving the workplace
environment and work ethics, and encouraging teams to
achieve goals.
Option B: True leaders seek to improve themselves and
their work ethics. They accept challenges as opportunities
to grow, and they’re eager to learn new skills. Leaders are
responsible for ensuring the organization gets value from
the time allocated to accomplish business tasks.
Option D: Assessment tools vary in what they examine and
the depth of the questions. There are personality,
leadership skills, and behavioral assessments. Before
choosing a tool, one should make sure that it will test for
the specific skills one wants in a leader.
Nurseslabs-Question-01-005
Management NCLEX Practice
Quiz #1 (40 Questions)
Nurseslabs-Question-01-001
Ms. Caputo is newly promoted to a patient care manager position. She
updates her knowledge on the theories in management and leadership
in order to become effective in her new role. She learns that some
managers have low concern for services and high concern for staff.
Which style of management refers to this?
A. Organization Management
B. Impoverished Management
C. Country Club Management
D. Team Management
Correct Answer: C. Country Club Management
Country club management style puts concern for the staff as the
number one priority at the expense of the delivery of services. He/she
runs the department just like a country club where everyone is happy
including the manager. This leadership style assumes that if people are
happy in their job, they will naturally work harder.
Option A: Organization management binds the employees
together and gives them a sense of loyalty towards the
organization. Organization management enables the
optimum use of resources through meticulous planning and
control at the workplace. Organization management gives a
sense of direction to the employees. The individuals are well
aware of their roles and responsibilities and know what they
are supposed to do in the organization.
Option B: The impoverished leader has the least concern
for people and for production. This leader has no system of
getting work done, nor is the work environment satisfying or
motivating for employees. This leader’s low interest in the
work and the work environment results in disorganized
work, dissatisfied employees, and a lack of harmony.
, Option D: Team management is the ability of an individual
or an organization to administer and coordinate a group of
individuals to perform a task. Team management involves
teamwork, communication, objective setting, and
performance appraisals.
Nurseslabs-Question-01-002
Her former manager demonstrated passion for serving her staff rather
than being served. She takes time to listen, prefers to be a teacher
first before being a leader, which is characteristic of:
A. Transformational leader
B. Transactional leader
C. Servant leader
D. Charismatic leader
Correct Answer: C. Servant leader
Servant leaders are open-minded, listen deeply, try to fully understand
others, and not being judgmental. Servant leadership is a leadership
philosophy in which the goal of the leader is to serve. A servant leader
shares power, puts the needs of the employees first and helps people
develop and perform as highly as possible. Servant leadership inverts
the norm, which puts the customer service associates as the main
priority.
Option A: Transformational leadership is a leadership style
that can inspire positive changes in those who follow.
Transformational leaders are generally energetic,
enthusiastic, and passionate. Not only are these leaders
concerned and involved in the process; they are also
focused on helping every member of the group succeed as
well.
Option B: A transactional leader is someone who values
order and structure. They are likely to command military
operations, manage large corporations, or lead international
projects that require rules and regulations to complete
objectives on time or move people and supplies in an
organized way. Transactional leaders are not a good fit for
places where creativity and innovative ideas are valued.
Option D: The charismatic leadership style relies on the
charm and persuasiveness of the leader. Charismatic
leaders are driven by their convictions and commitment to
, their cause. Charismatic leaders also are sometimes called
transformational leaders because they share multiple
similarities. Their main difference is focus and audience.
Charismatic leaders often try to make the status quo better,
while transformational leaders focus on transforming
organizations into the leader’s vision.
Nurseslabs-Question-01-003
On the other hand, Ms. Caputo notices that the Chief Nurse Executive
has a charismatic leadership style. Which of the following
behaviors best describes this style?
A. Possesses inspirational quality that makes followers get
attracted to him and regard him with reverence.
B. Acts as he does because he expects that his behavior will
yield positive results.
C. Uses visioning as the core of his leadership.
D. Matches his leadership style to the situation at hand.
Correct Answer: A. Possesses inspirational quality that makes
followers gets attracted to him and regards him with
reverence.
Charismatic leaders make the followers feel at ease in their presence.
They feel that they are in good hands whenever the leader is around.
The charismatic leadership style relies on the charm and
persuasiveness of the leader. Charismatic leaders are driven by their
convictions and commitment to their cause.
Option B: The impoverished leader has the least concern
for people and for production. This leader has no system of
getting work done, nor is the work environment satisfying or
motivating for employees. This leader’s low interest in the
work and the work environment results in disorganized
work, dissatisfied employees, and a lack of harmony.
Option C: In the transformational leadership style, the
leader inspires his or her followers with a vision and then
encourages and empowers them to achieve it. The leader
also serves as a role model for the vision.
Option D: With situational leadership, it is up to the leader
to change his style, not the follower to adapt to the leader’s
style. In situational leadership, the style may change
, continually to meet the needs of others in the organization
based on the situation.
Nurseslabs-Question-01-004
Which of the following conclusions of Ms. Caputo about leadership
characteristics is true?
A. There is a high correlation between the communication
skills of a leader and the ability to get the job done.
B. A manager is effective when he has the ability to plan
well.
C. Assessment of personality traits is a reliable tool for
predicting a manager’s potential.
D. There is good evidence that certain personal qualities
favor success in a managerial role.
Correct Answer: C. Assessment of personality traits is a
reliable tool for predicting a manager’s potential.
It is not conclusive that certain qualities of a person would make him
become a good manager. It can only predict a manager’s potential of
becoming a good one. Successful leaders tend to have certain traits.
Two keys areas of personal growth and development are fundamental
to leadership success: self-confidence and a positive attitude.
Option A: A true leader communicates with their team to
keep them updated and show that they are valued. They
will be the ones intentionally learning more, challenging
themselves and others, improving the workplace
environment and work ethics, and encouraging teams to
achieve goals.
Option B: True leaders seek to improve themselves and
their work ethics. They accept challenges as opportunities
to grow, and they’re eager to learn new skills. Leaders are
responsible for ensuring the organization gets value from
the time allocated to accomplish business tasks.
Option D: Assessment tools vary in what they examine and
the depth of the questions. There are personality,
leadership skills, and behavioral assessments. Before
choosing a tool, one should make sure that it will test for
the specific skills one wants in a leader.
Nurseslabs-Question-01-005
