ANM Leadership and Management Styles 5

Question 1

An ANM wants to foster a culture of innovation on the unit. Which leadership approach is MOST aligned with this goal?

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership that encourages intellectual stimulation

Answer

Transformational leadership's intellectual stimulation component challenges staff to think creatively and question assumptions, fostering innovation.

Question 2

A charge nurse consistently achieves excellent patient satisfaction scores by empowering staff nurses and removing system barriers. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Servant leadership

Answer

Servant leaders prioritize removing obstacles for staff, enabling them to perform at their best and deliver excellent care.

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the LEAST effective leadership behavior for an ANM?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring chronic lateness to avoid conflict with a high-performing nurse

Answer

Avoiding accountability to prevent conflict is ineffective leadership; consistent, fair enforcement of standards is essential for team trust and performance.

Question 4

Fiedler's Contingency Model suggests that leadership effectiveness depends on:

Accepted Answer

The fixed leadership style of the leader matched to situational control

Answer

Fiedler proposed that leadership style is relatively fixed; effectiveness depends on whether situational control matches the leader's style (task-oriented or relationship-oriented).

Question 5

An ANM implements shared governance on the unit, allowing staff nurses to participate in policy development and scheduling decisions. This PRIMARILY promotes:

Accepted Answer

Staff empowerment and professional autonomy

Answer

Shared governance is a professional practice model that empowers nurses to make decisions about their practice, increasing engagement and accountability.

(ANM) Assistant Nurse Manager Certification Practice Test

(ANM) Assistant Nurse Manager Certification Practice Test

ANM Leadership and Management Styles 5