A senior student has been elected president of the Student Nurses ...

[Arii_bell]

A senior student has been elected president of the Student Nurses Association. Which of the following qualities is essential to being a nursing leader?
 
  A) Physical stamina
  B) Physical attractiveness
  C) Flexibility
  D) Independence

Question 2

A nurse strives to establish trusting interpersonal relationships with clients, peers, subordinates, and superiors to facilitate goal achievement and personal growth of all participants. Which type of skills is this nurse demonstrating?
 
  A) Communication skills
  B) Problem-solving skills
  C) Management skills
  D) Self-evaluation skills

[SeanoH09]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Flexibility is a must for all nurse leaders. The needs of clients, families, and the nursing team can change from minute to minute. Leaders of nursing organizations must also demonstrate the characteristics of a nursing leader.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Communication skills involve the ability to establish trusting interpersonal relationships with clients, peers, subordinates, and superiors to maximize goal achievement and enhance the personal growth. Problem-solving skills refer to the ability to analyze all sides of a problem, to suspend judgment, to explore multiple options, and to work toward a creative solution. Management skills pertain to the ability to direct others toward goal achievement. Self-evaluation skills involve the ability to assess honestly one's effectiveness, to accept both praise and criticism, and to direct personal professional growth and development.

[Arii_bell]

TYSM

[ecabral0]

Excellent