Author Question: Because there can be no leaders without followers and no followers without leaders, it is necessary ... (Read 89 times)

lidoalex · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Because there can be no leaders without followers and no followers without leaders, it is necessary to remember that in clinical areas, people must team up to deliver the safest patient care. Nurses need to do this by:

A. Following the medical orders from the residents and physicians without discus-sion
B. Empowering each other to collaborate as much as possible
C. Gaining privileges from physicians so that they will be supported if they practice too independently
D. Assuming a subordinate role on the health-care team

Question 2

According to Douglas's Followership Style Test, which of the following would be most comfortable with a moderately autocratic leader?

A. One who needs structure and feedback but who can also carry on independently
B. One who is a self-starter and likes to challenge new things by himself or herself
C. One who cannot function well without programs and procedures and who needs feedback
D. One who is independent and does not need close supervision but who does need some feedback

Bison · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect because effective leaders and followers do not follow the orders of oth-ers without discussion.
B Correct because leaders and followers who are effective empower each other.
C Incorrect because leaders and followers who are effective do not try to buy the physician's support.
D Incorrect because leaders and followers who are effective would never assume a subordinate position on the health-care team.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct because these followers would collaborate well with a moderately auto-cratic leader.
B Incorrect because these followers would not do well with an autocratic leader be-cause they are rather independent thinkers.
C Incorrect because these followers would need more structure than a moderately autocratic leader would give.
D Incorrect because these followers would be too independent for a moderately auto-cratic leader.