Chapter 01: Leadership and Management PrinciplesTest BankMULTIPLE CHOICE1. Leadership is best defined as:a.an interpersonal process of participating by encouraging fellowship.b.delegation of authority and responsibility and the coordination of activities.c.inspiring people to accomplish goals through support and confidence building.d.the integration of resources through planning, organizing, and directing.ANS: CLeadership is the process of influencing people to accomplish goals by inspiring confidence and support among followers.DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge) REF: Page 4TOP: Nursing Process: AssessmentMSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care2. A medical-surgical unit reports higher rates of patient satisfaction coupled with high rates of staff satisfaction and productivity. Which of the following is attributed to the data?a.Effective leadershipb.Management involvementc.Mentoringd.Rewards and recognitionANS: AEffective leadership is important in nursing because of the impact on nurses work lives, it being a stabilizing influence during change, and for nurses productivity and quality of care.DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Page 1TOP: Nursing Process: AssessmentMSC: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care3. A staff registered nurse (RN) is leading a multidisciplinary clinical pathway team in the development of care for patients with total knee replacement. Which of the following statements would exemplify leadership behaviors in a clinical pathway team