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ATI Leadership Questions
Question 1 of 5
The staff nurse is experiencing what type of conflict when the babysitter calls to cancel on the day of an important committee meeting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Role conflict. Role conflict occurs when there are conflicting demands from different roles a person holds. In this scenario, the staff nurse faces a conflict between her roles as a nurse and as a committee member due to the babysitter canceling. The nurse must now balance attending the meeting and finding alternative childcare. Intergroup conflict (A) involves conflicts between different groups, not roles. Perceived conflict (B) refers to the perception of conflict, not conflicting roles. Structural conflict (D) involves conflicts within an organization's structure, not conflicting roles.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager needs to resolve a conflict between the staff nurses and the physical therapy department. What type of power might the manager utilize? (EXCEPT)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Legitimate power. In this scenario, the nurse manager can utilize legitimate power, which comes from their position of authority within the organization. They can use their formal authority to resolve the conflict between the staff nurses and the physical therapy department by making decisions and enforcing policies. A: Connection and referent power are based on relationships and personal connections, which may not be as effective in this situation where formal authority is needed. B: Reward and punishment power may not be the most appropriate in resolving conflicts as it can lead to resentment and may not address the underlying issues. D: Information power is about having access to valuable information, which may be helpful but may not be the most effective in resolving conflicts that require formal authority.
Question 3 of 5
A 28-year-old male patient with type 1 diabetes reports how he manages his exercise and glucose control. Which behavior indicates that the nurse should implement additional teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Increasing exercise when ketones are present can worsen diabetic ketoacidosis. A patient should not exercise with ketones in urine. Carrying candies for exercise (A) helps manage low blood sugar. Going for a walk with a glucose of 200 mg/dL (B) can help lower blood sugar. Eating a sandwich before exercise (C) provides fuel.
Question 4 of 5
A 32-year-old patient with diabetes is starting on intensive insulin therapy. Which type of insulin will the nurse discuss using for mealtime coverage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Lispro (Humalog). Lispro is a rapid-acting insulin that is ideal for mealtime coverage in intensive insulin therapy because it mimics the body's natural insulin response after a meal, providing quick and effective blood sugar control. Lispro has a rapid onset of action, peaks quickly, and has a shorter duration of action compared to other types of insulin. This makes it suitable for covering the rise in blood sugar levels that occurs after meals. Summary of why other choices are incorrect: B: Glargine (Lantus) is a long-acting insulin used for basal coverage, not for mealtime coverage. C: Detemir (Levemir) is an intermediate-acting insulin used for basal coverage, not for mealtime coverage. D: NPH (Humulin N) is an intermediate-acting insulin with a slower onset and longer duration of action, making it less suitable for mealtime coverage in intensive insulin therapy.
Question 5 of 5
Which question during the assessment of a diabetic patient will help the nurse identify autonomic neuropathy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: Autonomic neuropathy affects digestion, leading to bloating after eating. This symptom is related to the dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Skin changes, insulin dosage changes due to stress, and new ulcerations are not specific to autonomic neuropathy. Bloated feeling after eating is a classic symptom of autonomic neuropathy due to impaired gastrointestinal motility.