Leadership & Management in Nursing – NCLEX Practice Exam

A nurse manager inspires staff by creating a vision for patient-centered care and encouraging shared decision-making. This reflects which leadership style?

• Autocratic

• Transformational

• Transactional

• Laissez-faire

Which statement best describes transactional leadership?

• Encourages creativity and shared values

• Focuses on rewards and punishments to achieve goals

• Promotes emotional connection with staff

• Develops long-term visions for the unit

A transformational leader is most effective at:

• Maintaining day-to-day operations

• Motivating staff to achieve beyond expectations

• Enforcing strict adherence to policies

• Reducing conflict through avoidance

Which nurse manager action demonstrates transactional leadership?

• Mentoring a staff nurse into a leadership role

• Establishing performance-based bonuses

• Promoting autonomy among team members

• Inspiring staff through shared goals

A transformational leader would most likely:

• Use rewards to gain compliance

• Adapt a vision and motivate staff to embrace change

• Avoid making decisions independently

• Limit staff input in problem-solving

During a job interview, a nurse should emphasize:

• Salary expectations first

• Strengths and experiences relevant to the position

• Why the last employer was unsatisfactory

• How quickly they want to be promoted

Which question is inappropriate for a nurse manager to ask during an interview?

• 'Tell me about your leadership experience.'

• 'Are you married or planning to have children?'

• 'How do you handle conflict in the workplace?'

• 'What makes you a good fit for this role?'

The best preparation before a nursing interview includes:

• Reviewing common interview questions and the organization’s mission

• Memorizing generic answers to avoid hesitation

• Asking about vacation time first

A new graduate nurse can demonstrate professionalism in an interview by:

• Dressing casually to appear relatable

• Bringing copies of their resume and references

• Avoiding eye contact to appear humble

• Speaking negatively about their clinical instructors

Which function of management involves setting objectives and determining strategies?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Directing

• Controlling