Management of CareQuestion 661 of 2368
A client in the emergency department goes into cardiac arrest and the team needs fast decisions. Which leadership style is most effective in this situation?
- Laissez-faire, leaving team members free to act as they please
- Authoritarian, with quick decisions and direct instructions
- Democratic, with a full group discussion of options
- Servant, with focus on each member's growth
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Correct answer: Authoritarian, with quick decisions and direct instructions
In emergencies such as a code, the authoritarian leader makes quick decisions and gives direct instructions.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Leadership and Management: Leadership Theories and Styles. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026