Week 2: Personal and Professional Leadership

Question 1

A. The rise of community health centers in the 1980s
B. Florence Nightingale’s role during the Crimean War
C. The adoption of electronic health records in the 21st century
D. The establishment of the WHO in 1948

Answer 1

Correct answer B: Florence Nightingale’s role during the Crimean War

Rationale: Florence Nightingale, often called the “Lady with the Lamp,” formalized nursing education during the Crimean War and established the first scientifically based nursing school in 1860. This laid the foundation for modern nursing and leadership practices.

Question 2

How does leadership most significantly shape a nurse’s professional identity?

A. By allowing nurses to avoid conflict in challenging environments
B. By helping nurses maintain rigid adherence to tradition
C. By empowering nurses to advocate for change and uphold core values
D. By encouraging nurses to focus solely on individual tasks

Answer 2

By empowering nurses to advocate for change and uphold core values

Rationale: Leadership is closely tied to professional identity. It empowers nurses to advocate for patients, make ethical decisions, and practice with integrity, thereby reinforcing their identity as healthcare professionals committed to positive change.

Question 3

Billie, an RN, notices a clinic practice that contradicts best evidence. After raising the issue with senior nurses, they feel dismissed. What is the most appropriate next step Billie should take to demonstrate leadership?

Answer 3

Rationale: Nurses demonstrate leadership by advocating for evidence-based practice, even in the face of resistance. Escalating the concern through appropriate channels shows initiative and commitment to safe, high-quality care.

Question 4

Which statement best reflects a nurse’s role as a change agent within the healthcare system?

Answer 5

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