Test 9/2 PN308 Leadership

What will happen if you get involved in a power struggle with an autocratic leader?

What differentiates a formal nursing leader from an informal nursing leader?

The employer's first impression of a potential employee comes from

What information should be included in a resume?

The evening supervisor asks the experienced nurse for suggestions to manage a crisis. The nurse is an informal leader.

Which comes first?

What leadership style would be most effective for the nurse to assume during a resuscitation of a pt?

Charge nurse has concerns about the manner in which staff are providing pt care. Which describes a democratic leadership

What types of leadership positions can the experienced LPN potentially obtain?

Which steps are involved in a decision making process?

After a nurse has gathered information about potential jobs, what should be done with that information?

What would be considered reasonable expectations of an employer hiring a new graduate nurse?

When deciding which job will be best for you, it's important to know this about the organization:

Interviewer explains that the facility will expect the LPN to work on committees as part of responsibilities. This is

LPN concerned about pt BP. She brings concern to MD, and is not satisfied with his response. What should she do?

A resume should include

What is the purpose of "ice breaking" time in the 1st few minutes of an interview?

Which of the following often results in a laissez-faire leader?

What best describes how you should terminate a job?

Nurse made it a point to get to know employees+use any differences in personalities/behaviors to benefit care. This is

An example of an informal leader in nursing is:

It is suggested that you practice what skills prior to your interview?

Which of the following jobs should be included on a resume for a nursing student applying for a job after graduation?

Which pt would be appropriate for the RN on the floor to assign to an LPN?

When making decisions the LPN likes to keep in mind everyones self-worth. This is an example of using Maslow's Hierarchy

Which type of leadership style to most people prefer initially?

How will the nurse address the letter of application?

Which of the following are viewed as leaders and managers in nursing?

Which of the following people should be the first one informed when you are terminating your employment?

The manager is responsible for:

Which best describes how to submit your resume?

LPNs have commonly held management positions in which of the following places?

Staff nurses consider their manager as effective when the manager has what skills?

LPN hears 2 other employees complaining about their schedules. To be an effective change agent, LPN should say

Which of the following is not considered an entrance skill?

Only make 1 app. for a job at a time to prevent multiple job offers & unrealistic expectations of potential employers

Nurse interviews w/ HR, then with nurse manager, then with staff. What type of interview is this?

How much notice should you give your employer when terminating your employment?

Which is not one of the 5 rights of delegation

Which type of leadership style do most people try to avoid?

Which of the following preparations for your interview is critical to your success?

After you have sent out your letter of application and a resume, it is recommended that you follow up with a

How might a prospective employee get an unbiased view of expectations from a future employer?

In healthcare, a name commonly given to a formal leader is:

What should the nurse take to the job interview?

Which of the following is a function of a nurse manager?

Which qualities best describe informal leaders?

Which best describes the information you should include in a cover letter?

Asking staff for their input on patient care and sharing information about patient care is an example of

It is illegal for the interviewer to ask you which of the following?

The letter of application should be written as a(n):

A staff nurse has continued to show up late for her shift despite several verbal warnings. The nurse manager should:

LPN is taking care of a pt with diabetes. She has several things to print. Which item should be addressed first?

LPN1 taking bedside report from LPN2, who begins talking about another pt not assisgned to her. What should LPN1 do?

Nurse accepts a job working on a unit with a laissez-faire manager. What expectations will the nurse have for the unit?

The best dress for an interview is

There are different types of leaders. Which of the following are types of leaders?

An employer will expect a newly graduated/hired LPN...

LPN is working on assignment for two UAPs in long-term care. Which action should the nurse perform first when assigning?

An autocratic leader is likely to:

A letter of application should:

Just as important as the resume is

Which is the best description of someone who is a good decision maker?

The nurse is writing a letter of application to a potential employer. What specific items must the nurse include?

Another term for participative leader is: