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ATI Proctored Leadership Exam Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following is a common characteristic of a high-performing healthcare team?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collaborative decision making is a key characteristic of a high-performing healthcare team because it involves team members working together to make decisions that lead to the best outcomes for patients. Effective communication is important in any team, but collaborative decision making goes beyond communication by involving team members in the decision-making process. Shared leadership is also crucial for a high-performing team, as it promotes equality and empowerment among team members. On the other hand, a hierarchical structure can hinder effective communication and teamwork by creating barriers between team members and limiting input from all team members, which is counterproductive to achieving optimal healthcare outcomes.
Question 2 of 9
After the nurse has finished teaching a patient who has a new prescription for exenatide (Byetta), which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Question 3 of 9
There are several pitfalls that should be avoided when using social media of any type. For example, a nurse or student could be found guilty of libel in which of the following scenarios?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Complaining about her nurse preceptor on social media, discussing the preceptor’s unprofessional characteristics, could be considered libel.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following may be considered an absenteeism management strategy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reducing job stress is an effective absenteeism management strategy because it creates a positive work environment, potentially decreasing the number of sick days taken by employees. Holding regular meetings to address absenteeism is not a strategy to reduce absenteeism but may add to the stress levels of employees. Limiting career growth opportunities is not a recommended strategy and can lead to employee dissatisfaction and higher absenteeism rates. Neglecting the issue of absenteeism by ignoring it can exacerbate the problem and create a negative work culture.
Question 5 of 9
The nurse identifies a need for additional teaching when the patient who is self-monitoring blood glucose
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because choosing a puncture site in the center of the finger pad is not recommended for blood glucose monitoring. The recommended sites are the sides of the fingertips. Option A is correct as washing the puncture site using warm water and soap is a good practice. Option C is also correct as hanging the arm down for a minute can help increase blood flow. Option D is incorrect as a blood sugar level of 120 mg/dL may not necessarily indicate good blood sugar control and needs further interpretation.
Question 6 of 9
What is a potential benefit of social media?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Connecting with the public to encourage healthy behaviors is a significant benefit of social media. While sharing the fun side of nursing (choice A) and sharing pictures of clinical experiences (choice D) can showcase the profession, they do not directly promote healthy behaviors. Connecting with clients (choice B) is important for healthcare but is more specific to individual patient care rather than a broad public health impact.
Question 7 of 9
Healthcare systems primarily have functional structures. Which of the following would be an example of this?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. In functional structures, employees are grouped in departments by specialty, with similar tasks being performed by the same group. This means that in a healthcare system with a functional structure, all nursing tasks would fall under the nursing service. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because open communication between departments, one department having authority over another, or the level of authority of a particular department do not necessarily represent a functional structure.
Question 8 of 9
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty falling asleep. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Maintain a consistent time to wake up each day." Establishing a regular wake-up time helps regulate the body's internal clock and promotes better sleep patterns. Watching television in bed (Choice A) can actually hinder sleep due to the light emitted by screens affecting melatonin production. Drinking beverages with caffeine like hot cocoa (Choice B) close to bedtime can interfere with falling asleep. Exercising vigorously right before bed (Choice D) can increase alertness and make it harder to fall asleep.
Question 9 of 9
Which of the following best describes the ethical concept of values?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Values are how individuals feel about ideas, situations, and concepts.