HESI Leadership EAQ: {ALREADY GRADED A+ } NEWEST VERSION

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HESI Leadership EAQ: {ALREADY

GRADED A+ } NEWEST VERSION

• Question: A hospital wants to implement the primary nursing model on the premises.

Which challenges are likely to be faced by the management? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer:

• Lack of nurse availability.• Lack of experienced nurses.

• Question: The student nurse is assisting the registered nurse (RN) in collecting feedback

from superiors and peers. The questions they are asking address comments to the RN about his or her work quality that affects the environment and overall productivity. Which theory does the student nurse think the RN is applying practically as a leader?

Correct Answer: Style theory

• Question: In evaluating risks, what does the nurse understand is the responsibility of

risk managers?

Correct Answer: Involving perspectives from numerous disciplines

• Question: Which nurse manager's behaviors and outcomes denote the qualities of

transformational leadership?Correct Answer: Nurse Manager 2: Question old ways and find new solutions.

• Question: The nurse leader is teaching about the role of followers to the nursing staff.

Which statement made by the nursing staff is true regarding the followers' traits? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer:

• A follower demonstrates collaborative behavior in daily practice.• A follower cooperates with the leader and peers to reach the team goal.

• Question: Which critical factors would the nurse say are associated with situational-

contingency theory? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer:

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• The ability of the leader to reward followers • The degree of trust and respect between leaders and followers • The task structure about goals and the complexity of the problems being faced

• Question: A nurse manager is assessing the qualities of a team that is led by the nurse

leader. Which qualities indicate an effective team? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer:

• Informal in the work environment • Ability to handle conflicts by open discussions

• Question: What statements are related to a mentorship program organized by the nurse

manager in a health organization? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer:

• It expands the knowledge about cultural diversity.• It involves selection of mentors who ascribe to transcultural values and beliefs.• It should not make people of different cultures pattern their behavior after the prevailing culture.

• Question: The registered nurse is teaching a group of student nurses about the role of

the nurse as a leader. Which statement by a student nurse indicates effective learning?Correct Answer: "The goal of the nurse manager is to develop a shared vision of the future with direct care nurses."

• Question: The nurse, as a leader, takes care of himself or herself to promote the

nurse's ability to care for the staff. Which of Gardner's tasks of leadership is the nurse applying in practice?

Correct Answer: Renewing.

• Question: Which statement of the nurse leader reflects the actions suggested by the

Joint Commission for disruptive behavior by a direct care nurse?

Correct Answer: "You are terminated, effective now."

• Question: The nurse resolves a conflict with another nurse by using accommodation.

In what situations is accommodation appropriate for resolving conflict? Select all that apply.

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Correct Answer:

• Facing trivial issues • Other person's solutions appear better • When harmonious relationships have to be preserved

• Question: A nurse manager asks for extra help from other nurses in the unit. In

exchange, the nurse manager ensures special care for the parent of a staff nurse who is currently a client in the hospital. Which behavior does the nurse manager exhibit?

Correct Answer: Quid pro quo

• Question: The nurse manager is looking to include members of the health care team in

the decision-making process but finds that many members are reluctant to offer ideas.Which approach by the manager generates a large volume of creative options while encouraging reticent members of the team to participate?

Correct Answer: Brainstorming!

• Question: A nurse leader wants to communicate and explain changes to hospital rules

to team members. Which approaches should the nurse leader follow for effective communication? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer:

• Explaining the reason behind the change • Providing the opportunity for dialogue and feedback • Giving information that addresses the listener's self-interest

• Question: The chief operating officer conducts an interview for the position of nurse

leader and asks about Kotter's eight-step model. Which attribute cited by the nurse relating to helping build the momentum is correct?

Correct Answer: Forming a powerful coalition

• Question: Which behavior is an example of the nurse's role as an executive in the

Gardner task of leadership?Correct Answer: Representing the organization and client care services on councils

• Question: A nurse working in a medical unit finds that diabetic clients have a

knowledge deficit regarding use of glucose-monitoring devices. The nurse requests that a

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colleague who works in the outpatient diabetic counseling department provide health teaching to the clients. Which type of power does the nurse's colleague hold?

Correct Answer: Information power.

• Question: The nurse as a leader explains ethical principles to the student nurse. Which

example does the leader give for autonomy?Correct Answer: Accepting the client's wish to donate his/her organs after death

• Question: Which of Gardner's tasks involves anticipating client outcomes for single

clients or families and helping them formulate their vision of future well-being?

Correct Answer: Envisioning goals.

• Question: Which qualities of a nurse leader can move the organization in a forward

direction to continue delivering the best possible care? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer:

• Supporting followers effectively.• Nurturing followers w/ right knowledge & direction.

• Question: The nurse leader has implemented a change in documentation of nursing

care. The nurse leader finds that the licensed practitioner nurse (LPN) is resistant to change and is not participating in the change process. Which approach made by the nurse leader would be appropriate in dealing with the LPN?Correct Answer: To confront the LPN and encourage verbalization of feelings regarding the change

• Question: The nursing leader is teaching the newly hired nurse about the use of

computerized provider order entry (CPOE). Which statement by the new nurse indicates effective learning? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer:

• "CPOE will provide clinical warnings." • "CPOE will provide legible medication orders." • "CPOE will give automatic order notifications."

• Question: A senior nurse finds that a nurse leader is implementing the dialogue

method while working along with the team. Which nurse leader's action supports the senior nurse's finding?