Clinical Management- CH.5 Exam Questions
And Complete Answers
As a new nurse manager, you are aware of leadership, management, and followership
principles. What is the first step to becoming an effective leader?
a. Being an effective follower
b. Taking a class on leadership
c. Taking a class on management
d. Getting an advanced degree - answer a. Being an effective follower
As a nurse manager, you are a leader in health care and on the unit you manage. Looking
at the larger picture of health care and patient environment on the unit, what is your
primary role when evaluating the care provided on your nursing unit?
a. Focus on cost outcomes.
b. Assess staff for contentment on unit.
c. Ensure quality patient care on unit.
d. Provide education to the staff of the unit - answer c. Ensure quality patient care on unit.
The chief nursing officer (CNO) is appointed for the local hospital in a rural area. The
nursing committee agreed with the appointment of the new CNO offered the position.
What is this type of leadership position considered?
a. Formal leadership
b. Informal leadership
c. Director leadership
d. Personal leadership - answer a. Formal leadership
The core of leadership is awareness. The text by Don Miguel, The Four Agreements,
presents a set of agreements to enhance personal growth and awareness. What is not one
of the four agreements?
