Leadership

Question 1

leadership styles

Answer 1

1) authoritarian
2) democratic
3) transactional
4) laissez-faire
5) transformational

Question 2

authoritarian leader

Answer 2

• full power or authority to the leader/boss
• knowledge=power so not all knowledge may be shared with team (need to know basis)
• blame when mistakes are made instead of looking at why
• works well in emergency situations when one person needs to take control (no time for options)

Question 3

democratic leader

Answer 3

• leader involves team member decision making
• two-way communication
• responsibility, accountability, and feedback provided to team members
• focus on quality improvement

Question 4

transactional leader

Answer 4

• rewards and punishments
• effective in emergency situations
• looks for mistakes
• more encouraging

Question 5

laissez-faire leader

Answer 5

• delegate responsibilities with little to no direction
• hands off approach
• can promote innovation and flexibility

Question 6

transformational leader

Answer 6

• leading by example
• inspire to perform beyond expectations by valuing who they’re working with
• intellectual stimulation
• needs and skills of others are considered

Question 7

leader vs manager

Answer 7

• don’t have to be a manager to be a leader
• can make a difference, lead by example, provide good care, interact well with clients, provide input, and be a good listener
• want to be a leader before a manager
• good leadership inspires teamwork

Question 8

how to be a leader in a group

Answer 8

• communicate in a respectful way
• participate and be accountable
• help team members by sharing skills
• keep team motivated
• make sure everyone is heard

Question 9

clinical nursing leadership

Answer 9

a competency demonstrated in clinical care by a nurse who influences patients, peers, and healthcare organization to optimize patient security and quality of care

Question 10

RNAO point of care leadership point 1

Answer 10

• leadership activities related directly or indirectly to care process
• carried out by a point of care process by nurses not in a formal administrative role

Question 11

RNAO point of care leadership point 2

Answer 11

• where nurses play a key role in clinical decision making

- use evidence based interventions in development and implementation of care plans

Question 12

RNAO point of care leadership point 3

Answer 12

• additional activities taken on by clinical nurses who engage other in clinical practice change, practical research, quality improvement, or evaluation

Question 13

RNAO point of care leadership point 4

Answer 13

• modelling, leading, and advocating for quality, safe patient care

Question 14

RNAO point of care leadership

Answer 14

• articulating clients needs with rest of team
• making sure clients are encouraged to share opinions
• involved in implementation of change

Question 15

stages of clinical nursing

Answer 15

1) awareness of clinical leadership in nursing
2) integration of clinical leadership actions
3) active leadership with patient/family/colleagues
4) active leadership with team
5) embed clinical leadership extended to organizational level and beyond

Question 16

awareness of clinical leadership in nursing

Answer 16

• recognize nurse leaders and their characteristics
• positioning yourself on the path of leadership by knowing your skills and what you can improve upon
• realizing you can make a difference in the care that you’re providing

Question 17

integration of clinical leadership actions

Answer 17

• expressing yourself with confidence and involving yourself
• communicating factual info
• interacting with team
• recognizing your limits and strengths

Question 18

active leadership with patient/family/colleagues

Answer 18

• acting as a role model

Question 19

active leadership with team

Answer 19

• acting as a resource person

Question 20

embedded clinical leadership extended to organizational level and beyond

Answer 20

• nurse manager
• director of nursing
• director of care