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ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is delegating tasks to nursing personnel on a 10-bed medical-surgical nursing unit. Which of the following assignments is an example of overdelegation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assigning a new graduate nurse to perform a wet-to-dry dressing change may be inappropriate if it requires more experience and skill than the new graduate has.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager has recently become aware of a conflict between the pharmacy and the staff nurses regarding sending and receiving medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to resolve the conflict?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identify the problem is the crucial first step in conflict resolution. Understanding the nature of the conflict between the pharmacy and the staff nurses is necessary before moving on to developing solutions or implementing changes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee replacement. The client reports numbness in the operative leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the provider of numbness is critical, as it may indicate a complication such as nerve damage or compartment syndrome, requiring immediate evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The nurse should make which of the following client goals the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gaining weight is a critical goal for clients with anorexia nervosa to address their physical health and nutritional status.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to delegate a task to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing a clear description of the task ensures that the AP understands what is expected, which is essential for effective delegation.