2024
2024 LEADERSHIP NUR 4120
CHAPTER 3 EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What actions by the nurse-manager are consistent with relationship age leadership? Select
all that apply.
a. Communicating regularly and openly with employees
b. Encouraging teamwork to solve problems and address issues
c. Including committee representatives from all areas that will be affected by a
change
d. Recognizing staff members who have contributed to the organization's goals
e. Encouraging competition between staff members to increase overall efficiency - CORRECT ANSWERS-A, B, C, D
The leadership of a health-care organization has chosen to implement human capital theory.
What actions should the organization promote in order to meet this goal? Select all that
apply.
a. Giving subsidies to nurses who want to advance their education
b. Increasing the frequency of performance appraisals for managers
c. Providing in-services and workshops for nurses and other care providers
d. Increasing opportunities for families to participate in care planning
e. Providing salary increases of 2% for all nonmanagement staff - CORRECT ANSWERS-A, C
Which activity best supports the principles of strengths-based leadership in a health-care
organization?
a. Funding for staff to become educated in areas where they are naturally talented
b. Providing remedial services to staff who have committed a medication error
c. Mental health counseling for staff who have depression or anxiety
d. Smoking cessation support classes - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
Which characteristics are associated with a Highly Capable Individual in Collin's Level 5
Leadership model? Select all that apply. 2024
a. Possesses useful knowledge
b. Builds effective interdisciplinary teams
c. Galvanizes members to achieve goals
d. Has the talent and skills needed to do a good job
e. Works effectively to help a team succeed - CORRECT ANSWERS-A, D
Which response is most characteristic of a servant leader?
a. "I don't think you have the skills necessary to be effective."
b. "Let me think about that request for 24 hours and get back to you."
c. "Do whatever it takes to get it done fast."
d. "I'll personally handle this situation." - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
A nurse has recently begun a leadership-management role and is most likely to face
challenges in:
a. resolving tensions between baccalaureate-educated nurses and nurses without a
degree.
b. promoting best outcomes for clients while reducing costs.
c. educating nurses about their legal scope of practice.
d. marketing the organization to members of the community. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
The leaders of a health-care organization ascribe to human capital theory and are planning
the budget for the next year. What activity should the team prioritize in the budget to
promote the goals of this theory?
a. Signing bonuses for nurses who are hired from outside the region
b. Incentives for staff members who provide exemplary care and who make no errors
c. Community outreach activities that will increase engagement between staff and
residents
d. Reimbursement of tuition to nurses who are upgrading their education -
CORRECT ANSWERS-D
The chief nursing officer is assembling a leadership team. The nurse is ensuring that the
team is made up of people who have a diverse range of natural talents and skills. This leader
is most clearly exemplifying what theory of leadership?
a. Level 5 Leadership
b. Emotional intelligence
c. Strengths-based leadership
d. Authentic leadership - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse manager-leader is experiencing many challenges overseeing the care in a
2024 LEADERSHIP NUR 4120
CHAPTER 3 EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What actions by the nurse-manager are consistent with relationship age leadership? Select
all that apply.
a. Communicating regularly and openly with employees
b. Encouraging teamwork to solve problems and address issues
c. Including committee representatives from all areas that will be affected by a
change
d. Recognizing staff members who have contributed to the organization's goals
e. Encouraging competition between staff members to increase overall efficiency - CORRECT ANSWERS-A, B, C, D
The leadership of a health-care organization has chosen to implement human capital theory.
What actions should the organization promote in order to meet this goal? Select all that
apply.
a. Giving subsidies to nurses who want to advance their education
b. Increasing the frequency of performance appraisals for managers
c. Providing in-services and workshops for nurses and other care providers
d. Increasing opportunities for families to participate in care planning
e. Providing salary increases of 2% for all nonmanagement staff - CORRECT ANSWERS-A, C
Which activity best supports the principles of strengths-based leadership in a health-care
organization?
a. Funding for staff to become educated in areas where they are naturally talented
b. Providing remedial services to staff who have committed a medication error
c. Mental health counseling for staff who have depression or anxiety
d. Smoking cessation support classes - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
Which characteristics are associated with a Highly Capable Individual in Collin's Level 5
Leadership model? Select all that apply. 2024
a. Possesses useful knowledge
b. Builds effective interdisciplinary teams
c. Galvanizes members to achieve goals
d. Has the talent and skills needed to do a good job
e. Works effectively to help a team succeed - CORRECT ANSWERS-A, D
Which response is most characteristic of a servant leader?
a. "I don't think you have the skills necessary to be effective."
b. "Let me think about that request for 24 hours and get back to you."
c. "Do whatever it takes to get it done fast."
d. "I'll personally handle this situation." - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
A nurse has recently begun a leadership-management role and is most likely to face
challenges in:
a. resolving tensions between baccalaureate-educated nurses and nurses without a
degree.
b. promoting best outcomes for clients while reducing costs.
c. educating nurses about their legal scope of practice.
d. marketing the organization to members of the community. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
The leaders of a health-care organization ascribe to human capital theory and are planning
the budget for the next year. What activity should the team prioritize in the budget to
promote the goals of this theory?
a. Signing bonuses for nurses who are hired from outside the region
b. Incentives for staff members who provide exemplary care and who make no errors
c. Community outreach activities that will increase engagement between staff and
residents
d. Reimbursement of tuition to nurses who are upgrading their education -
CORRECT ANSWERS-D
The chief nursing officer is assembling a leadership team. The nurse is ensuring that the
team is made up of people who have a diverse range of natural talents and skills. This leader
is most clearly exemplifying what theory of leadership?
a. Level 5 Leadership
b. Emotional intelligence
c. Strengths-based leadership
d. Authentic leadership - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse manager-leader is experiencing many challenges overseeing the care in a
