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A nurse who stays late to comfort a distressed family, even though it is not a required task, is demonstrating leadership through:

A. Formal authority.
B. Coercive power.
C. Role-modeling and commitment to patient-centered care.
D. A desire for overtime pay.
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Jun 6, 2026

Case Study: A senior doctor publicly criticizes a junior nurse’s clinical skills in the middle of the hallway. The charge nurse witnesses this. The charge nurse’s most appropriate action is to:

A. Join in the criticism to support the doctor.
B. Immediately defend the junior nurse in the hallway, escalating the public conflict.
C. Address the situation later by speaking to the doctor privately about professional communication and offering support to the junior nurse.
D. Report the junior nurse to the administration for her lack of skills.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following tasks requires the professional judgment of an RN and should NEVER be delegated to a nursing assistant?

A. Recording a patient's fluid intake.
B. Performing a wound assessment.
C. Assisting a patient with their meal.
D. Transporting a stable patient to another department.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The “laissez-faire” leadership style can be effective in which situation?

A. In an emergency code blue situation.
B. With a team of highly experienced, motivated, and self-directed professionals.
C. When a team is new and has no experience.
D. In a highly structured and bureaucratic organization.
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Jun 6, 2026

The ethical principle of “non-maleficence” is best summarized by the phrase:

A. "Do good."
B. "Do no harm."
C. "Be fair."
D. "The patient decides."
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse leader implementing a new evidence-based practice on her unit is acting as a:

A. Bureaucrat
B. Change agent
C. Disciplinarian
D. Follower
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Jun 6, 2026

Effective resource management in a low-resource setting involves:

A. Using disposable equipment multiple times to save money.
B. Innovative problem-solving to provide safe care with the materials available, while advocating for more resources.
C. Refusing to treat patients if ideal supplies are not available.
D. Complaining constantly about the lack of supplies.
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Jun 6, 2026

The primary reason for clear and accurate nursing documentation is to:

A. Create more work for nurses.
B. Ensure continuity of care and communication among the healthcare team.
C. Protect the doctor from lawsuits.
D. Provide a daily diary for the patient.
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Jun 6, 2026

A transformational leader is skilled at:

A. Maintaining the status quo.
B. Focusing on tasks and rewards.
C. Inspiring and motivating followers to a higher level of performance and shared vision.
D. Avoiding all decision-making.
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Jun 6, 2026

A leader with high emotional intelligence is skilled at:

A. Suppressing all emotions.
B. Understanding and managing their own emotions and recognizing the emotions of others.
C. Ignoring the emotional state of their team.
D. Using emotions to manipulate others for personal gain.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The ethical principle of “beneficence” means that a nurse should:

A. Do no harm.
B. Act in the best interest of the patient and promote good.
C. Treat all patients fairly.
D. Respect the patient's autonomy.
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Jun 6, 2026

The “chain of command” serves to:

A. Create unnecessary bureaucracy.
B. Provide a formal pathway for communication and authority to ensure clarity and order.
C. Limit the power of staff nurses.
D. Allow anyone to give orders to anyone else.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

In a crisis, such as a fire on the ward, the nurse leader’s communication must be:

A. Vague and reassuring.
B. Loud and panicked.
C. Clear, calm, and directive.
D. Sent via email.
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Jun 6, 2026

A conflict arises between the pharmacy and the nursing unit over medication delivery times. The most effective leadership approach to resolve this is to:

A. Send an angry email to the head of the pharmacy.
B. Tell the nurses to complain directly to the pharmacists.
C. Arrange an interdepartmental meeting to map the process, identify bottlenecks, and collaboratively find a solution.
D. Report the pharmacy to the hospital CEO.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient’s right to confidentiality is protected under ethical codes and law. A breach of confidentiality occurs when a nurse:

A. Discusses the patient's condition with the consulting surgeon.
B. Shares details about her interesting patient case on her personal social media page.
C. Gives a report to the oncoming shift nurse.
D. Documents the patient's diagnosis in the official medical record.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse leader who inspires extreme loyalty and high performance from their team by connecting with them on an emotional and intellectual level is likely a:

A. Transactional leader
B. Laissez-faire leader
C. Transformational leader
D. Bureaucratic leader
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The process of “staffing” in nursing management includes:

A. Assigning daily patient loads.
B. Motivating employees to perform well.
C. Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and orienting new nurses.
D. Evaluating the quality of patient care.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which statement best reflects a “systems thinking” approach to a medication error?

A. "The nurse who made the error needs more training."
B. "Why was the nurse so careless?"
C. "Let's examine the process: were the medications stored correctly? Was the staffing adequate? Is the ordering system confusing?"
D. "This was a one-time mistake that will not happen again."
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