RN Professionalism And Leadership Assessment Exam
Questions And Complete Answers
A nurse is planning a presentation about shared governance. Which of the following
examples should the nurse plan to include? - answer A group of staff nurses in a clinic
work together to recommend new equipment purchases for the unit. (Shared governance
is a leadership structure that encourages group collaboration to make shared decisions.
Being a contributing partner in decisions promotes interprofessional collaboration,
professional development and accountability, and improves client outcomes.)
A nurse is exploring leadership styles of nurse managers as a part of a quality
improvement project. Which of the following statements by a nurse manager should the
nurse identify as an example of transactional leadership? - answer The staff members who
complete their online learning courses before the deadline will receive a gift card.
(Transactional leaders use rewards or punishments to encourage compliance for an
established goal. They communicate specific expectations, focusing on tasks and
completion of short-term goals.)
A nurse is discussing shared governance with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following components should the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all) - answer 1.
Guides decisions toward accountability is correct. Guiding decisions toward accountability
is a function of shared governance.
2. Improves client outcomes is correct. Improving client outcomes is a function of shared
governance.
3. Promotes professional development is correct. Promoting professional development is a
function of shared governance.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of cancer. The client states, "I don't
understand what my treatment options are." Which of the following statements by the
nurse demonstrates advocacy? - answer I will contact your provider to review your
treatment options. (The nurse is demonstrating advocacy by contacting the provider to
communicate the client's concerns so that the client can make an informed decision
regarding their health care.)
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has sanguineous drainage on their
dressing. The nurse is unable to reach the client's provider. Which of the following
