ATI PN Medical Surgical Leadership

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A charge nurse in an acute care facility receives a client's request not to have particular assistive personnel (AP) care for her. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse take?

A. Document the issue on an incident report.B. Address the concern with the assigned nurse.C. Explain to the client the AP was having a bad day.D. Notify the human resources department.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Addressing the concern with the nurse facilitates resolution while respecting the client's wishes.

Question 2 of 5

A charge nurse in a long-term care facility reviews client outcomes when delegating tasks to assistive personnel (AP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse include in the teaching?

A. The AP should document the client's outcome for a delegated task.B. The final step in delegation is evaluation of the outcomes.C. A delegated task does not require predictable outcomes.D. The nurse gives up accountability for client outcomes when care is delegated.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Evaluating outcomes is the final step in delegation to ensure tasks meet client needs and standards.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assigned a group of clients at the start of the shift. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?

A. A client who wants a bath.B. A client who asks to review the instructions he received about his new prescription.C. A client who needs a referral for home health services.D. A client who requests pain medication.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Addressing pain is a priority as it impacts client comfort and recovery, requiring prompt attention.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse wants to prepare a patient report utilizing SBAR, which she knows is a systematic method of communication. To ensure the report is thorough, what types of information does she need?

A. Assessment of the patient.B. Recommendations for moving forward.C. Situation of the patient.D. Barriers to providing treatment.E. Reason why a report is needed.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,E

Rationale: SBAR ensures thorough communication with Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation components.

Question 5 of 5

A charge nurse overhears a provider speaking to a staff nurse in anger concerning incorrect supplies that are available. Which of the following actions by the charge nurse displays conflict resolution?

A. Address the situation as soon as possible.B. Use aggressive communication skills.C. Foster closed communication.D. Assist the provider in identifying alternative solutions.

Correct Answer: A,D

Rationale: Promptly addressing the issue and suggesting solutions promotes collaboration and de-escalates conflict effectively.

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