Author Question: Which understanding about leadership would help the LPN/LVN become a more skillful leader? a. ... (Read 51 times)

ereecah · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which understanding about leadership would help the LPN/LVN become a more skillful leader?

a. Leaders in nursing are appointed by management to accomplish organizational goals.
b. Leaders rarely take risks and virtually never make mistakes.
c. Leaders have little confidence in themselves until they develop a power base.
d. Leaders see change as challenging and providing opportunities for improving quality of care.

Question 2

LPN/LVNs functioning in an expanded role are most often employed in

a. critical care units.
b. pediatric clinics.
c. home health care.
d. long-term care.

kaylee05 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The only accurate statement is that leaders see change as challenging and providing opportunities for improving quality of care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Long-term care lends itself to the use of LPN/LVNs functioning in the expanded role. The other practice environments involve patients who are less stable and therefore require greater direct supervision by the RN.