LPN190 PVC II Unit 3 Review

Which is an example of an autocratic leadership style?

• Making decisions without consulting others and maintaining full control over the group
• Allowing group members to take the lead on decision-making
• Encouraging open communication and collaboration within the group
• Asking for input from all group members before making decisions

Which is an example of democratic leadership style?

• Ignoring team members' opinions and making decisions unilaterally
• Involving team members in the decision-making process and valuing their input
• Micromanaging every aspect of the team's work
• Setting strict rules without considering team feedback

Which is an example of laissez-faire leadership style?

• Micromanaging every aspect of the team's work
• Providing detailed instructions for every task
• Making all decisions without consulting team members
• Providing minimal guidance and allowing team members to make their own decisions

Which is an example of situational leadership style?

• Ignoring employees' needs and concerns
• Being overly passive and hands-off
• Providing clear direction and guidance to a new employee while giving more autonomy to an experienced employee
• Micromanaging every task

Which leadership style would be best for the charge nurse to use during an emergency situation such as a code situation when several team members are inexperienced?

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In which type of health care setting can the LPN function in an expanded role?

• home hospice

• outpatient primary care clinic

• long-term care/skilled nursing facility

• acute care medical-surgical unit

What are intrinsic or internal motivators?

• External rewards like money or praise
• Motivators that are only applicable in a group setting
• Factors that come from outside an individual, such as weather conditions
• Factors that come from within an individual, such as personal growth, a sense of accomplishment, or enjoyment of the task itself.

Which is an example of an external or extrinsic motivator? Select all that apply.

• paid time off

• money

• pride in doing a job well-done

• compliments or awards from employer

• diploma or certificate of completion

When the charge nurse recognizes that the UAP has not completed tasks as assigned, what is the next best action by the nurse?

• Report the UAP to the unit manager
• Ignore the situation and hope it resolves itself
• Assign more tasks to the UAP
• Address the situation directly with the UAP

The charge nurse notices the UAP has been late getting to work for 3 out of 12 scheduled shifts. How should the charge nurse approach this with the UAP?

• Approach the UAP privately, discuss the pattern of lateness, express concern, inquire about underlying issues, remind of importance of punctuality.
• Ignore the lateness and hope it improves on its own
• Publicly shame the UAP for their lateness
• Threaten to reduce the UAP's pay for being late