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ATI NURS 252 Leadership and Ethics Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is creating a discharge plan. Which of the following nursing statements indicates the nurse understands when discharge planning should be implemented?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discharge planning should start upon admission to anticipate and address patient needs early, ensuring adequate preparation for post-discharge care. Starting 48 hours before discharge or waiting for insurance approval or a discharge order delays coordination, potentially leading to inadequate preparation and poor outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
A hospital organization (not affiliated with the government) provides women's health services on an inpatient basis for short-term medical conditions (average stay of less than 30 days). This facility would likely be considered:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute care refers to healthcare provided for conditions requiring immediate attention with a short duration, as indicated by the average stay of less than 30 days. Specialized care focuses on a specific area, here women's health. Tertiary care involves complex conditions requiring advanced technology, not mentioned here. Primary care is for general health and initial contact, not inpatient care. Public care is ruled out as the facility is not government-affiliated.
Question 3 of 5
A clinical instructor is assessing a student nurse's ability to promote patient engagement. Which of the following interventions made by the student suggests a NEED FOR FURTHER TEACHING?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advising treatment choices (
B) undermines patient autonomy, indicating a need for teaching. Educating about diagnosis (
A), arranging doctor visits (
C), and asking preferences (
D) promote engagement appropriately.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse leader understands that gaining personal insight is one of the first steps to becoming a more effective leader. Which of the following statements about personal insight is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Knowing strengths (
A) enables effective talent use, key to leadership insight. Moral courage (
B) doesn't waver under job threats, reflection's goal (
C) is broader than new values, and emotional intelligence (
D) predicts excellence.
Question 5 of 5
Lee the nurse manager, offers personalized coaching sessions for Jillian (a new graduate nurse) to help her develop interpersonal skills. However, Jillian's schedule conflicts with Lee's and is unable to meet. In order to work with Jillian's schedule. Lee sacrifices his personal time. Which of the following conflict management strategies is Lee demonstrating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accommodation involves prioritizing another's needs, as Lee does by sacrificing personal time (
A). Avoiding (
B) ignores the issue, compromising (
C) involves mutual concessions, and competing (
D) seeks to win at another's expense.