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ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is reviewing the list of tasks that have been delegated to the assistive personnel (AP) by the staff nurse. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse reassign to a licensed nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing and cleaning the cannula of a new tracheostomy requires specific skills and knowledge that only a licensed nurse should perform to avoid complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing a blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting the refusal and informing the provider respects the client's autonomy and ensures appropriate follow-up, while adhering to ethical and legal standards.
Question 3 of 5
A volunteer assigned to the pediatric unit reports to the charge nurse for an assignment. Which of the following assignments is unsafe for the volunteer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Transporting a school-age client who is in traction involves handling a medical condition that may require specialized knowledge and skills beyond the volunteer's capabilities.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are providing care for four clients who were admitted to the medical-surgical unit on the previous shift. The nurse should delegate meal assistance for which of the following clients to the AP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client who has a lumbosacral spinal tumor is likely to have fewer immediate needs related to eating assistance, making this task appropriate to delegate to the AP. The client's primary concern may be mobility or pain management, but meal assistance is a routine task.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing a quiet environment is a non-clinical task that an AP can perform to support the client's comfort. Monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing symptoms require nursing skills.