Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of Nursing Care

CHAPTER 23 NURSE LEADER AND MANAGER 131

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5. is the ability to influence others
   to achieve a desired effect.
   6.When an experienced nurse advises a less
   experienced nurse regarding patient care, their
   relationship is known as a(n).

MATCHING EXERCISES

Match the examples of leadership in Part B

with the types of leadership they imply listed in

Part A. Some answers may be used more than

once.

PART A

a.Autocratic leadership

b.Democratic leadership

c.Laissez-faire leadership

d.Transformational leadership

e.Situational leadership

f.Quantum leadership

PART B

1. A nurse unites with other nurses to cre-
   ate a shelter for battered women in their
   neighborhood.


2. A nurse opens a discussion among
   healthcare team members to determine
   the best care plan for a patient.


3. A nurse takes control during a “code
   blue” and directs all activities to resusci-
   tate the patient.


4. A nurse leads other nurses in developing
   a schedule to cook meals for the
   homeless.


5. A nurse manager adjusts the work
   schedule of the unit each week to
   accommodate the current caseload.


6. A nurse in charge of scheduling suggests
   that the nurses meet and work out the
   schedule on their own.


7. A nurse seeks input from coworkers to
   solve a problem of understaffing.


8. A head nurse makes schedules of ANA
   meetings available to any staff members
   who are interested.


9. A head nurse directs the triage unit after
   several earthquake victims arrive at the
   emergency room.
   10. A head nurse issues a memo describing
   step-by-step documentation procedures
   that she wants initiated in the emergency
   room.
   11. A head nurse openly seeks critiques of
   his work.

SHORT ANSWER

1.Describe what the following leadership quali-

ties mean to you and how they would help

motivate patients in your practice to achieve

their goals.

Leaders should:

a.Be dynamic:

b.Be enthusiastic:

c. Be self-directed:

d.Have a positive self-image:

e.Be a role model:

f. Have vision:

2.Mr. Eng is a 75-year-old man dying of lung

cancer in a hospice. Give an example of

how a nurse could use each of the follow-

ing leadership skills to help relieve his

suffering.

a.Communication skills:

b.Problem-solving skills:

c. Management skills:

d.Self-evaluation skills:

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