Which of the following would not be a characteristic of an ...

[renzo156]

Which of the following would not be a characteristic of an effective team nurse leader?
 
  a. An autocratic perspective
  b. Excellent communication skills
  c. Awareness of everyone's abilities
  d. A genuine interest in team members

Question 2

The unit manager was addressing nursing students in the lounge area and was discussing team leadership and team effectiveness.
 
  She stated, One can agree to disagree with another team member's perspective even when one doesn't necessarily see that perspective as being the correct one. In being creative, what did she mean?
 
  a. Championing one's own opinion.
  b. Being compassionate
  c. Being flexible
  d. Committing to resolution

[JaynaD87]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
In ineffective teams, leadership tends to be autocratic and rigid, and the team's communication style may be overly stiff and formal. Members tend to be uncomfortable with conflict or disagreement, avoiding and suppressing it rather than using it as a catalyst for change. When criticism is offered, it may be destructive, personal, and hurtful rather than constructive and problem-centered. Team members may begin to hide their feelings of resentment or disagreement, sensing that they are dangerous. This creates the potential for later eruptions and discord.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Caregivers must listen to the other person's perspective, listen to the message accurately, identify differences, and creatively seek resolutions.