1. As the leader of group, the charge nurse is open to new ideas and thoughts of the group. The charge nurse encourages the group to participate in making decisions. This type of leadership is called

a. Direct
b. Laissez-faire
c. Autocratic
d. Democratic
2. Which word describes someone who is always the last to get ready?
a. Vigorous
b. Tawdry
c. Burgeoning
d. Lethargic

1. d
2.b

1. d - yes

2.b - no

2.d?

Yes, 2. d.

To arrive at these answers, we need to understand the meanings of the words provided and their context within the given statements.

1. The question asks about the leadership style displayed by the charge nurse. To determine the answer, we can analyze the characteristics of each leadership style provided:
a. Direct leadership is characterized by giving explicit instructions and closely supervising the group's work.
b. Laissez-faire leadership involves allowing the group members to make decisions and take the lead without much interference or intervention.
c. Autocratic leadership refers to a style in which the leader makes decisions without considering the opinions or input of the group members.
d. Democratic leadership, on the other hand, encourages group participation and involvement in decision-making.

Given that the charge nurse encourages the group to participate and is open to new ideas, the leadership style demonstrated is democratic. Therefore, the correct answer is d. Democratic.

2. The question asks for a word that describes someone who is always the last to get ready. To determine the answer, we can look at the definitions of the provided options:
a. Vigorous means energetic, active, or robust, which is not related to being the last to get ready.
b. Tawdry means showy, flashy, or cheap in appearance, which is also unrelated.
c. Burgeoning means growing rapidly or flourishing, and it is not related to being the last to get ready.
d. Lethargic means lacking energy or being sluggish, which is in line with the description of someone who is always the last to get ready.

Hence, the correct answer is d. Lethargic.