ATI RN
ATI NURS 252 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most important approach that a nurse manager can take with an emotionally troubled employee is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: assist the employee in obtaining professional help. This approach recognizes the limitations of the nurse manager's role and expertise. By encouraging the employee to seek professional help, the nurse manager ensures the employee receives appropriate care from trained professionals. This is crucial for addressing emotional issues effectively. Adjusting work schedules or standards of care may not address the root cause of the emotional distress and could potentially enable the employee's behavior. Acting as a therapist exceeds the nurse manager's scope of practice and may not provide the employee with the necessary support and interventions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse manager knows that the most serious effect that absenteeism has on the nursing unit is that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: unacceptable patient care may result. Absenteeism in nursing can lead to short-staffing, increased workload on remaining staff, and compromised patient safety. This can result in errors, delays in care, and overall poor patient outcomes. Other choices are incorrect because A does not necessarily inspire absenteeism, C overlooks the benefits of new perspectives, and D prioritizes financial savings over patient care.
Question 3 of 5
In an ICU, you order new devices to measure heart rhythm and rate, respiratory rate, oxygen levels, and intracranial pressure. These devices describe:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: biomedical technology. Biomedical technology refers to the use of devices and equipment to monitor and assess physiological parameters in healthcare settings. In this scenario, the devices ordered to measure heart rhythm, respiratory rate, oxygen levels, and intracranial pressure are all examples of biomedical technology. These devices are specifically designed to assist in the monitoring and management of critical care patients, making C the most appropriate choice.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the purpose or function of the devices mentioned in the question.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for home oxygen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Refrain from smoking near the oxygen delivery equipment. Smoking near oxygen can cause a fire due to the highly combustible nature of oxygen. Smoking should be avoided completely when using home oxygen to prevent any potential fire hazards.
A: Incorrect - Using a fire extinguisher is not necessary first step in preventing fires caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.
B: Incorrect - Opening windows and doors will not prevent fire caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.
C: Incorrect - Using wool blankets on the bed is not relevant to preventing fires caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.
Question 5 of 5
A recent nursing graduate in a busy Emergency Department triages a patient who has sustained a large, deep puncture wound in his foot while working at a construction site. He is bleeding and is in pain. The nurse enters the triage data that she has obtained from the patient into a computerized, standard emergency patient-classification system. After she enters the assessment data, she notices an alert on the computer screen that prompts her to ask the patient about the status of his tetanus immunization. What system of technology is involved in generating the alert?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Clinical decision support. In this scenario, the nurse entered the patient's assessment data into a computerized emergency patient-classification system. The alert generated on the screen prompting her to ask about the patient's tetanus immunization status is an example of clinical decision support system technology. This system uses algorithms and guidelines to assist healthcare providers in making clinical decisions. In this case, the alert is triggered based on the type of injury (puncture wound) and the potential need for tetanus immunization due to the nature of the injury.
Other choices are incorrect:
A: Computerized provider order - This system is used for ordering medications, tests, and procedures, not for generating alerts related to patient assessment.
B: Electronic health record - While an EHR stores patient data, it does not actively prompt the nurse to inquire about specific information like tetanus immunization status.
D: WL technology - This term does not relate to the situation described and is not a recognized healthcare