Practice Question
A nurse is taking a class on leadership in the nursing profession. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a quality of an effective nurse leader?
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Correct Answer:
The ability to empathize
Rationale:
🟦 Effective nurse leaders demonstrate empathy, which allows them to understand the needs, concerns, and perspectives of both clients and staff.
🟦 Empathy fosters trust, open communication, and teamwork, all of which are essential for safe and effective patient care.
🟦 Leaders who empathize can better support staff morale and professional growth.
🟦 This quality enhances conflict resolution and collaborative decision-making.
🟦 Empathy is a core relational and transformational leadership trait in nursing.
Rigidity in decision making
🟦 Rigidity limits adaptability in complex clinical environments.
🟦 Effective leaders must be flexible and responsive to change.
A position of authority
🟦 Holding authority does not automatically make one an effective leader.
🟦 Leadership is based on influence and relationships, not title alone.
The ability to complete research
🟦 Research skills are valuable but not a defining leadership quality.
🟦 Leadership focuses more on people skills and guidance.
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This question is from Custom- F 25 Exam 3 Modules 37. 14, 39-st which contains 30 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Leadership & Management
- Answer Choices: 4