ANM Leadership and Management Styles 2

Question 1

A nurse manager notices that a new graduate nurse is struggling with time management. Which leadership approach is most appropriate initially?

Accepted Answer

Providing close supervision and specific guidance

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Delegating full patient assignments immediately

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Asking the nurse to self-identify solutions

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Assigning a peer to shadow the nurse without feedback

Question 2

Which management style is characterized by centralized decision-making and tight control over staff activities?

Accepted Answer

Autocratic

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Laissez-faire

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Democratic

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Transformational

Question 3

An ANM uses data dashboards, process improvement projects, and evidence-based protocols to improve unit outcomes. This reflects which management focus?

Accepted Answer

Transactional management

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Relational leadership

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Quantum leadership

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Servant leadership

Question 4

During a crisis on the unit, the ANM takes immediate charge, assigns roles, and gives direct orders. Which leadership style is being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

Commanding/coercive

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Participative

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Affiliative

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Coaching

Question 5

What is the primary disadvantage of a laissez-faire leadership style in a nursing unit?

Accepted Answer

It may result in lack of direction and inconsistent care quality

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It increases staff burnout through micromanagement

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It fosters too much group dependency on the leader

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It limits staff creativity and autonomy

Question 6

A nurse manager focuses on building personal relationships with staff to boost morale after a difficult staffing period. This approach aligns with which of Goleman's leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

Affiliative

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Pacesetting

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Visionary

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Authoritative

Question 7

Which theory suggests that effective leadership depends on matching the leader's style to the maturity and readiness of followers?

Accepted Answer

Situational Leadership Theory

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Path-Goal Theory

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Great Man Theory

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Transformational Leadership Theory