NURS 6201 Leadership in Nursing & Healthcare MIDTERM READINESS EXAM Q & S 2026/2027

NURS 6201 Leadership in Nursing & Healthcare MIDTERM READINESS EXAM Q & S 2026/2027

1. Which leadership style is often considered most
effective in emergency healthcare situations?
 a) Autocratic
 b) Transformational
 c) Democratic
 d) Laissez-faire
 Answer : a) Autocratic
 Rationale: Autocratic leadership allows swift decisionmaking, which is crucial in emergencies where time is of the
essence.
2. What is the primary focus of transformational leadership
in nursing?
 a) Direct control of tasks and outcomes
 b) Encouraging personal and professional growth
 c) Strict adherence to protocols
 d) Maximizing cost-efficiency
 Answer : b) Encouraging personal and professional
growth
 Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and motivate
their team to exceed their own expectations and
capabilities.
3. Which of the following is a hallmark characteristic of
servant leadership?
 a) Prioritizing organizational goals
 b) Empowering followers to achieve personal goals
 c) Centralized decision-making
 d) Strict adherence to rules
 Answer : b) Empowering followers to achieve personal
goals