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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
When examining the present healthcare delivery model, the nurse manager acknowledges that a demographic shift with substantial implications for future healthcare delivery systems is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The aging population over 65 increases demand for healthcare, requiring system adaptations. Workplace violence (
B), expenses (
C), and staffing patterns (
D) are important but not demographic shifts.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager knows that the initial step in addressing an employee with a disciplinary issue usually involves:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A verbal warning is typically the first step in addressing a disciplinary issue. It allows the manager to inform the employee about the issue and discuss improvements, maintaining a less formal approach. Suspension with pay (
B) is for serious issues, and a reminder of standards (
C) is supplementary, not initial.
Question 3 of 5
In a busy Emergency Department, a recent nursing graduate triages a patient with a severe foot wound. She uses a computerized patient classification system and receives an alert about the patient's tetanus immunization status. What kind of technology produces this alert?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems provide alerts based on patient data, such as tetanus status, to enhance care. EHRs (
B) store data, WL Technology (
C) is invalid, and CPOE (
D) manages orders, not alerts.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is delivering a presentation on client confidentiality to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following actions demonstrates a breach in patient confidentiality?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting lab findings to family without consent breaches confidentiality under HIPAA. Discussing with a case manager (
A), identifying for referrals (
C), and notifying providers (
D) are permissible.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager participates in a quality-improvement committee seeking to reduce the risk of sentinel events in a healthcare facility. When reviewing recently submitted incident reports, which of the following incidents should the nurse identify as a sentinel event?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The wrong operation is a sentinel event, causing significant harm. Incorrect dose without injury (
B), rudeness (
C), and withholding medication (
D) do not meet sentinel event criteria.