All Free Nursing Management and Ethics MCQs with Answers
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- A. Autocratic leadership
- B. Democratic leadership
- C. Laissez-faire leadership
- D. Bureaucratic leadership
Explanation: Democratic leadership involves staff in decisions and encourages shared discussion.
Correct answer: Democratic leadership- A. Planning
- B. Organising
- C. Controlling
- D. Evaluating
Explanation: Organising involves arranging people, materials, and activities so that planned work can be completed.
Correct answer: Organising- A. Leave the assistant without further direction
- B. Ask the patient to check the recorded values
- C. Review the records and give appropriate feedback
- D. Transfer accountability for the task to the assistant
Explanation: The delegating nurse should give clear instructions, supervise the task, and review the result.
Correct answer: Review the records and give appropriate feedback- A. The legal power to give orders
- B. The duty to answer for one's actions
- C. The permission to use hospital resources
- D. The ability to assign work to others
Explanation: Accountability means being answerable for decisions, actions, and the results of professional practice.
Correct answer: The duty to answer for one's actions- A. Tell the nurse to follow the prescription
- B. Ask the nurse to discuss it after the round
- C. Stop administration and verify the prescription
- D. Change the dose without contacting anyone
Explanation: Patient safety takes priority, so the questionable dose should not be administered until it is verified with the prescriber or according…
Correct answer: Stop administration and verify the prescription- A. Separate them and decide the issue without discussion
- B. Ask each nurse to explain the concern and seek a fair solution
- C. Ignore the disagreement until one nurse changes the assignment
- D. Warn both nurses that disagreement will lead to punishment
Explanation: A constructive approach listens to each person's concern, identifies the underlying issue, and develops a fair solution focused on patient…
Correct answer: Ask each nurse to explain the concern and seek a fair solution- A. A leader influences people toward a shared vision
- B. A leader prepares every duty roster personally
- C. A leader enforces all policies without discussion
- D. A leader avoids responsibility for staff performance
Explanation: Leadership focuses on influence, motivation, direction, and movement toward shared goals.
Correct answer: A leader influences people toward a shared vision- A. Supervision
- B. Recruitment
- C. Budgeting
- D. Disciplinary action
Explanation: Supervision involves guiding staff, observing performance, and providing support or correction to maintain safe standards.
Correct answer: Supervision- A. Offer praise for safe and effective performance
- B. Give the same duty to one reliable nurse
- C. Withhold information until problems occur
- D. Use criticism as the main form of feedback
Explanation: Specific recognition for good performance reinforces desired behaviour and supports motivation.
Correct answer: Offer praise for safe and effective performance- A. Accept the order and rely on memory
- B. Ask another nurse to interpret the order
- C. Clarify the order and read it back for confirmation
- D. Wait until the next shift to document the order
Explanation: The nurse should clarify any unclear order and use read-back to confirm the drug, dose, route, and timing according to policy.
Correct answer: Clarify the order and read it back for confirmation- A. Autocratic leadership
- B. Democratic leadership
- C. Laissez-faire leadership
- D. Transformational leadership
Explanation: Laissez-faire leadership allows capable staff to work with little direct guidance.
Correct answer: Laissez-faire leadership- A. Planning
- B. Organising
- C. Controlling
- D. Staffing
Explanation: Controlling involves measuring actual performance against expected standards and taking action when needed.
Correct answer: Controlling- A. The obligation to complete an assigned duty
- B. The legal and professional answerability for actions
- C. The right to make decisions within an assigned role
- D. The ability to perform a procedure independently
Explanation: Authority is the legitimate power to make decisions, give instructions, and use resources within a defined role.
Correct answer: The right to make decisions within an assigned role- A. Allow the procedure with written instructions
- B. Ask the assistant to observe another dressing first
- C. Perform the dressing and arrange appropriate training
- D. Delegate the procedure because the patient is stable
Explanation: A task requiring sterile technique should not be delegated to an untrained person because patient safety may be compromised.
Correct answer: Perform the dressing and arrange appropriate training- A. One-way written communication
- B. Two-way face-to-face communication
- C. Informal communication through colleagues
- D. Nonverbal communication at the bedside
Explanation: Two-way face-to-face communication allows instructions to be clarified and feedback to be checked immediately.
Correct answer: Two-way face-to-face communication- A. Tell staff to solve the problem individually
- B. Create a clear transfer procedure with assigned roles
- C. Ask the receiving unit to accept all transfer duties
- D. Wait for another delay before reviewing the process
Explanation: A clear procedure with defined responsibilities improves coordination and reduces unsafe omissions.
Correct answer: Create a clear transfer procedure with assigned roles- A. Complete the task according to the required standard
- B. Transfer the task to another nurse without notice
- C. Wait for the physician to check the allergy history
- D. Document only the medication administration time
Explanation: Responsibility means accepting the duty to carry out an assigned activity correctly.
Correct answer: Complete the task according to the required standard- A. Correct the technique privately and arrange return demonstration
- B. Ignore the problem because the catheter is already inserted
- C. Criticise the nurse in front of the entire team
- D. Remove all future procedures from the nurse
Explanation: Effective supervision includes observing performance, giving respectful corrective feedback, and confirming competence through return…
Correct answer: Correct the technique privately and arrange return demonstration- A. Order immediate use without further discussion
- B. Provide training, involve staff, and review early problems
- C. Cancel the change until every nurse requests it
- D. Assign the system only to newly appointed nurses
Explanation: Involving staff, providing training, and addressing problems supports acceptance of change and improves safe implementation.
Correct answer: Provide training, involve staff, and review early problems- A. You must accept my decision without discussion.
- B. Your concern is noted, but it will not affect the plan.
- C. I hear both concerns; let us review the evidence and agree on a safe process.
- D. Stop arguing because disagreement is unacceptable in this ward.
Explanation: Assertive communication acknowledges concerns while keeping discussion focused on facts and patient safety.
Correct answer: I hear both concerns; let us review the evidence and agree on a safe process.