NUR204 Leadership & Management MIDTERM READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. What is the primary focus of transformational leadership
in nursing?
 A) Task completion
 B) Employee motivation
 C) Autocratic decision-making
 D) Financial performance
 Correct Answer: B) Employee motivation
 Rationale: Transformational leadership emphasizes
inspiring and motivating staff to achieve higher performance
and engage in personal development.
2. Which leadership style is particularly effective in a crisis
situation?
 A) Democratic
 B) Laissez-faire
 C) Autocratic
 D) Servant
 Correct Answer: C) Autocratic
 Rationale: Autocratic leadership is effective in crisis
situations because it allows for quick decision-making and
clear directions.
3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of
effective team leadership in healthcare?
 A) Communication
 B) Delegation
 C) Micromanagement
 D) Conflict resolution
 Correct Answer: C) Micromanagement
 Rationale: Micromanagement stifles initiative and can
lead to decreased team morale, which is counterproductive