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ATI Proctored Leadership Exam Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 9
What is the primary focus of strategic planning in healthcare organizations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In healthcare organizations, the primary focus of strategic planning is to enhance patient care quality. While financial performance, staff satisfaction, and regulatory compliance are essential aspects in healthcare management, they are secondary to the overarching goal of providing high-quality care to patients. Financial performance ensures sustainability, staff satisfaction impacts productivity and retention, and regulatory compliance maintains legal standards. However, without a core focus on improving patient care quality, the strategic planning efforts may not align with the primary mission of healthcare organizations.
Question 4 of 9
When planning a budget, the nurse manager knows that costs depend on and change in direct proportion to patient volume and activity. What type of costs are these?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Variable costs vary in direct proportion to patient volume and activity. These costs increase or decrease based on the level of patient care provided. Indirect costs are not directly tied to patient volume, fixed costs remain constant regardless of patient volume, and direct costs are directly attributable to patient care but may not vary with patient volume and activity. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Variable costs.'
Question 5 of 9
A healthcare professional is caring for a client who has a sodium level of 125 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L). Which of the following findings should the healthcare professional expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sodium level of 125 mEq/L indicates hyponatremia, which can lead to abdominal cramping. Abdominal cramping is a common symptom of hyponatremia due to an imbalance in electrolytes. While other options like Chvostek's sign, bradycardia, and numbness of the extremities can be associated with other electrolyte imbalances, they are not typically seen with low sodium levels. Chvostek's sign is related to hypocalcemia, bradycardia can be seen in hyperkalemia, and numbness of the extremities can be a symptom of hypocalcemia or hypokalemia, but not directly related to hyponatremia.
Question 6 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
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Question 7 of 9
Monitoring the number of times a medication is given utilizing the 'five rights' is an example of which phase of the Six Sigma program?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the Six Sigma program, the 'Measure' phase focuses on monitoring and measuring processes to ensure they meet the desired standards. This includes tracking the number of times a medication is given correctly using the 'five rights' principle. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B, 'Management,' does not specifically relate to monitoring processes or data collection, so it is not the correct answer. Choice C, 'Quantitative,' refers to the use of numerical data in decision-making, which is a broader concept and not specific to monitoring processes within the Six Sigma framework. Choice D, 'Goal,' is too general and does not capture the specific phase of Six Sigma that involves monitoring and measuring processes.
Question 8 of 9
The nurse determines a need for additional instruction when the patient with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes says which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
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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.