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Unit 6 Multiple Choice Questions: The Power of Teams

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 45mins

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Class
Date
1.

What defines leadership according to the unit?

a)

A process of assigning tasks to a group

b)

A process where an individual influences a group to achieve a common goal

c)

A position of authority in an organization

d)

A set of innate traits that cannot be learned

2.

Dr. Smith, a hospital administrator, inspires her team to improve patient care by sharing a vision for better outcomes. Which leadership theory does this align with?

a)

Great Man theory

b)

Transactional theory

c)

Transformational theory

d)

Trait theory

3.

The “Great Man” theories suggest that leaders:

a)

Learn leadership through experience

b)

Are born with specific traits like charisma

c)

Rely on team input for decisions

d)

Use rewards to motivate followers

4.

Nurse Manager Lisa believes anyone can become a leader with training. Which theory aligns with her view?

a)

Trait theory

b)

Behavioral theory

c)

Great Man theory

d)

Contingency theory

5.

Which leadership theory suggests that the best leadership style depends on the situation?

a)

Situational theory

b)

Transactional theory

c)

Participative theory

d)

Great Man theory

6.

Dr. Jones adjusts his leadership approach based on his team’s skills and the urgency of patient cases. This reflects which theory?

a)

Great Man theory

b)

Situational theory

c)

Transformational theory

d)

Trait theory

7.

A hospital director uses bonuses to motivate staff. This is an example of which leadership theory?

a)

Participative theory

b)

Transactional theory

c)

Situational theory

d)

Behavioral theory

8.

Trait theories focus on:

a)

Learned behaviors of leaders

b)

Specific characteristics like assertiveness

c)

Team input in decision-making

d)

Rewards and punishments

9.

In a busy ER, Nurse Supervisor Maria seeks input from her team before changing shift schedules. This aligns with which theory?

a)

Transactional theory

b)

Participative theory

c)

Great Man theory

d)

Contingency theory

10.

Transformational leaders are likely to:

a)

Avoid team input to maintain authority

b)

Inspire followers with a vision for change

c)

Focus solely on innate traits

d)

Use strict rules to enforce compliance

11.

Which theory suggests that leadership effectiveness depends on both the leader’s style and the team’s capabilities?

a)

Situational theory

b)

Contingency theory

c)

Behavioral theory

d)

Great Man theory

12.

A clinic manager believes leadership is about innate charisma. This aligns with which theory?

a)

Behavioral theory

b)

Participative theory

c)

Great Man theory

d)

Transactional theory

13.

Why might transformational leaders struggle in some situations?

a)

They lack authority

b)

Their enthusiasm may overwhelm followers

c)

They avoid all conflict

d)

They rely only on rewards

14.

What is a key characteristic of effective healthcare teams?

a)

A) Competitive individual goals

b)

B) A clear shared purpose

c)

C) Limited communication

d)

D) Strict hierarchy

15.

In a surgical team, regular meetings help members feel valued. This reflects which trait?

a)

Cohesion

b)

Communication

c)

Mutual respect

d)

Clear purpose

16.

A research team feels pride in their shared discoveries. This demonstrates which team characteristic?

a)

A) Clear purpose

b)

B) Communication

c)

C) Cohesion

d)

D) Strong leadership

17.

Dr. Patel respects the diverse skills of her team, even when they disagree. This reflects which trait?

a)

Cohesion

b)

Mutual respect

c)

Clear purpose

d)

Communication

18.

A team leader sets high but achievable goals for patient care. This is an example of:

a)

Strong leadership

b)

Cohesion

c)

Mutual respect

d)

Communication

19.

What helps healthcare teams stay united despite differences in personality?

a)

A) A shared purpose

b)

B) Individual rewards

c)

C) Limited interaction

d)

D) Strict rules

20.

A nurse feels comfortable sharing ideas during rounds. This is due to effective:

a)

Cohesion

b)

Communication

c)

Strong leadership

d)

Mutual respect

21.

A long-term healthcare team trusts each other professionally and personally. This reflects:

a)

Clear purpose

b)

Cohesion

c)

Communication

d)

Mutual respect

22.

What does a “team player” prioritize in a healthcare setting?

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23.

A team’s commitment to patient care outweighs individual differences. This reflects:

a)

Cohesion

b)

Clear purpose

c)

Communication

d)

Strong leadership

24.

How can a leader build trust in a healthcare team?

a)

Ignore team input

b)

Acknowledge member contributions

c)

Enforce strict rules

d)

Avoid team meetings

25.

A clinic manager holds weekly meetings to discuss patient care. This promotes:

a)

Cohesion

b)

Communication

c)

Mutual respect

d)

Clear purpose

26.

What is a key step in building an effective team?

a)

Limiting team input

b)

Setting clear ground rules

c)

Avoiding delegation

d)

Focusing on individual goals

27.

Dr. Lee assigns tasks based on each nurse’s expertise. This is an example of:

a)

Delegation

b)

Cohesion

c)

Communication

d)

Mutual respect

28.

A leader encourages team consensus on treatment plans. This fosters:

a)

Clear purpose

b)

Trust

c)

Strict hierarchy

d)

Individual rewards

29.

A hospital team participates in a retreat to strengthen bonds. This is an example of:

a)

Delegation

b)

Team building

c)

Conflict resolution

d)

Transactional leadership

30.

Why is ongoing team building important?

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31.

A leader praises a technician for catching an error. This builds:

a)

Communication

b)

Trust

c)

Cohesion

d)

Clear purpose

32.

A team leader sets a rule that all concerns must be reported. This promotes:

a)

Cohesion

b)

Communication

c)

Mutual respect

d)

Delegation

33.

A disagreement about a patient’s treatment leads to a new approach. This shows conflict can be:

a)

Always destructive

b)

Beneficial if handled well

c)

Avoided at all costs

d)

Ignored completely

34.

A manager ignores a minor argument between nurses, hoping it resolves itself. This is:

a)

Bargaining

b)

Retreat

c)

Enforcement

d)

Direct approach

35.

What conflict style might harm patient care if it prioritizes peace over decisions?

(a)  

36.

A team leader enforces rules when a member skips tasks. This is:

a)

Bargaining

b)

Enforcement

c)

Retreat

d)

De-emphasis

37.

Two doctors disagree on a diagnosis but focus on shared goals. This is:

a)

Bargaining

b)

De-emphasis

c)

Retreat

d)

Direct approach

38.

A nurse supervisor encourages staff to submit anonymous feedback. This aligns with:

a)

Transactional theory

b)

Participative theory

c)

Great Man theory

d)

Contingency theory

39.

A clinic manager delegates patient follow-ups to assistants to reduce workload. This promotes:

(a)  

40.

A team resolves a treatment dispute by trying both options sequentially. This is:

a)

Bargaining

b)

Retreat

c)

De-emphasis

d)

Direct approach

41.

A leader ignores a small argument between techs. This is a _____ approach.

a)

Direct approach

b)

Bargaining

c)

Retreat

d)

Enforcement

42.

A hospital team feels united after working together for years. This reflects:

a)

Clear purpose

b)

Cohesion

c)

Communication

d)

Strong leadership

43.

A manager rewards a team for reducing patient wait times. This aligns with:

a)

Participative theory

b)

Transactional theory

c)

Situational theory

d)

Transformational theory

44.

A hospital manager uses bonuses to reward nurses who meet performance goals. Which leadership theory is this?

a)

Transformational

b)

Participative

c)

Transactional

d)

Trait Theory

45.

A doctor inspires their team with a powerful vision and energizes them toward long-term improvements in patient care. What leadership theory is this?

a)

Behavioral

b)

Transactional

c)

Transformational

d)

Situational

46.

What theory argues that leaders are born with certain qualities, not made?

a)

Trait Theory

b)

Behavioral Theory

c)

Situational Theory

d)

Great Man Theory

47.

Which leadership theory focuses on learning through observation and experience?

a)

Trait

b)

Behavioral

c)

Transactional

d)

Contingency

48.

A hospital administrator believes no leadership style is best for all situations. What theory is this?

a)

Situational

b)

Trait

c)

Great Man

d)

Contingency

49.

A clinic supervisor invites input from staff before making policy changes. What leadership style is being used?

a)

Transformational

b)

Participative

c)

Authoritative

d)

Transactional

50.

According to transformational leadership theory, leaders inspire change by:

a)

Making unilateral decisions

b)

Encouraging follower participation

c)

Offering monetary rewards

d)

Appealing to emotions and vision

51.

Which leadership theory suggests leadership ability depends on the interaction of style, situation, and followers?

a)

Trait

b)

Behavioral

c)

Contingency

d)

Great Man

52.

A charge nurse assigns tasks based on who is best suited to do them. What theory supports this practice?

a)

Situational

b)

Transactional

c)

Transformational

d)

Trait

53.

A nurse manager encourages team discussions but still makes the final decision. This is:

a)

Autocratic

b)

Participative

c)

Avoidant

d)

Transactional

54.

What promotes team longevity and trust among healthcare professionals?

a)

High salaries

b)

Personal friendships

c)

Consistent collaboration

d)

Separate responsibilities

55.

Which of the following contributes most to building a cohesive healthcare team?

a)

Frequent rule changes

b)

High turnover

c)

Shared goals and trust

d)

Centralized leadership only

56.

Which leadership behavior helps build effective teams?

a)

Avoiding team conflict

b)

Clearly communicating goals and rules

c)

Taking full responsibility

d)

Eliminating underperformers

57.

When every team member feels valued and included, this promotes:

a)

A. A hierarchy

b)

B. Professional boundaries

c)

C. Team effectiveness

d)

D. Solitary work

58.

Which action builds team trust?

a)

Setting strict deadlines

b)

Publicly ranking team members

c)

Acknowledging accomplishments

d)

Enforcing silence in meetings

59.

Delegating tasks to align with each team member's strengths leads to:

a)

Better documentation

b)

Improved efficiency and satisfaction

c)

Conflict between members

d)

Shorter meetings

60.

What role does a team leader play in encouraging effective communication?

a)

Gives orders only

b)

Creates ground rules and invites discussion

c)

Avoids interference

d)

Eliminates weak communicators

61.

Why is it important for healthcare team members to communicate in multiple formats (e.g., verbal, written)?

a)

To make meetings longer

b)

To comply with legal requirements only

c)

Because people have different communication preferences

62.

Which of the following is a key benefit of team meetings in healthcare settings?

a)

Gossip reduction

b)

Salary negotiation

c)

Collaborative problem solving

d)

Reduced accountability

63.

What conflict style involves trying to please everyone without confrontation?

a)

Competitive

b)

Compromising

c)

Collaborative

d)

Avoiding

64.

What conflict style includes both high assertiveness and high cooperation?

a)

Competitive

b)

Collaborative

c)

Avoiding

d)

Accommodating

65.

A team leader avoids making a decision during a minor disagreement. This is an example of:

a)

Collaborating

b)

Accommodating

c)

Avoiding

d)

Compromising

66.

Which conflict style seeks a middle ground where everyone gives up something?

a)

Collaborative

b)

Avoiding

c)

Competitive

d)

Compromising

67.

Which conflict approach is most effective when time is critical, such as during a medical emergency?

a)

Avoiding

b)

Accommodating

c)

Competitive

d)

Collaborative

68.

Which conflict resolution strategy uses agreed rules to settle disputes?

a)

Enforcement

b)

Retreat

c)

Bargaining

d)

Compromise

69.

A nurse manager listens to both sides of a disagreement and helps team members reach a mutual agreement. This is an example of:

a)

Collaboration

b)

Avoidance

c)

Competition

d)

Accommodation

70.

Which strategy involves shifting focus to shared agreements rather than differences?

a)

Bargaining

b)

De-emphasis

c)

Avoidance

d)

Compromise

71.

A team member often changes their opinion to make others happy. Which conflict style is this?

a)

Competitive

b)

Avoiding

c)

Accommodating

d)

Compromising

72.

Two nurses disagree on patient treatment. The manager allows each plan to be tested for a week. This is an example of:

a)

Avoidance

b)

Bargaining

c)

Enforcement

d)

Retreat

73.

A nurse constantly misses meetings. What should the leader do first?

a)

Reassign the nurse

b)

Apply team rules

c)

Avoid the issue

d)

Ask the nurse to resign

74.

A tech refuses to follow new safety protocols. What conflict style should the manager avoid?

a)

Enforcement

b)

Avoiding

c)

Collaborative

d)

Direct approach

75.

A supervisor creates a team vision that motivates staff to work beyond basic duties. This shows:

a)

Trait-based leadership

b)

Transformational leadership

c)

Avoidant leadership

d)

Contingency leadership

76.

Which of the following best demonstrates mutual respect on a team?

a)

Ignoring team disagreements

b)

Ranking members by performance

c)

Valuing each person’s ideas and contributions

77.

A new medical assistant joins a strong, cohesive team. What can the leader do to help them integrate?

a)

Leave them alone

b)

Assign them minor tasks only

c)

Encourage team mentoring

d)

Change the team structure

78.

What is the first step in building a high-functioning team?

a)

Hire only experienced people

b)

Set a clear goal and ground rules

c)

Assign a team leader

d)

Enforce policies strictly

79.

A healthcare team experiences tension due to unequal task distribution. What should the leader do?

a)

Fire the least productive member

b)

Reassign tasks fairly

c)

Tell them to resolve it alone

d)

Ignore it