Chapter 6: Leadership Roles And Management Functions 57 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

A committee is evaluating a number of LPN/LVNs who have applied to be team leaders. The committee recognizes that which LPN/LVN will have more difficulty in the leadership role if what is identified as a way of managing time on a day-to-day basis? {Ans: The LPN/LVN who manages by crisis and completes tasks as the necessity of the task occurs}An LPN wishes to take up the position of team leader and asks for suggestions from an experienced nurse. What role should the experienced nurse suggest the LPN to take? {Ans: Supervise unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)}A worksheet can be an effective tool for identifying specific tasks and assessments that must be completed during a given shift. This tool, sometimes called a "to-do" list or "brain sheet," is helpful in regard to which aspect of management? {Ans: time management}Prior to delegating any task to a UAP, which information must be known by the LPN/LVN team leader? {Ans: The nurse practice act of the state the LPN/LVN practices}An LPN has just been named team leader, and is determined to establish a leadership style that encourages input from staff and focuses on effective communication and teamwork. Which leadership style will