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ATI NURS 252 Leadership and Ethics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A clinical instructor is assessing a student nurse's ability to promote patient engagement. Which of the following interventions made by the student suggests a NEED FOR FURTHER TEACHING?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: B
Rationale: Option B, where the student advises the patient on which treatment options to choose, suggests a need for further teaching. This intervention does not promote patient engagement as it undermines patient autonomy and decision-making. Nurses should facilitate informed decision-making by providing information and supporting patients in making choices that align with their values and preferences. Advising the patient limits their autonomy and may not result in the best outcomes for the patient.
Summary of Other
Choices:
A: Educating the patient about their diagnosis is a positive intervention as it promotes patient understanding and involvement in their care.
C: Arranging for the doctor to visit the patient and family is a supportive action that involves multiple stakeholders in decision-making.
D: Asking the patient about their treatment preferences demonstrates patient-centered care and promotes patient engagement.
Question 2 of 5
Your healthcare organization has a decentralized system for scheduling. As part of this process, after you have developed a draft schedule, you may need to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: negotiate the schedule with unit staff. In a decentralized scheduling system, involving unit staff in the scheduling process is crucial for ensuring buy-in and addressing any concerns or preferences. By negotiating the schedule with unit staff, you can consider their availability, preferences, and potential conflicts, leading to a more collaborative and effective schedule.
Summary:
- B: seek budgetary approval: Budgetary approval is typically not related to scheduling in a decentralized system.
- C: submit the schedule to a centralized staffing office for review: In a decentralized system, the scheduling process is typically managed within individual units, not through a centralized office.
- D: balance personal schedules against institutional needs: While balancing personal schedules and institutional needs is important, negotiating with unit staff directly addresses this aspect in a decentralized system.
Question 3 of 5
In reviewing the current delivery model, the nurse manager is aware that a demographic change that will have a significant effect on healthcare delivery systems of the future is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: the increasing percentage of the population that will be over age 65. This demographic change is significant because it will lead to an increase in the demand for healthcare services due to the higher prevalence of chronic conditions and the need for specialized care for older adults. As the population ages, healthcare systems will need to adapt by providing more geriatric-focused care, implementing age-friendly practices, and adjusting resource allocation to meet the unique needs of this demographic.
Choices A, B, and D are not directly related to the specific demographic change of an aging population. Escalations in the cost of healthcare (choice
A) are influenced by various factors, not solely by the aging population. Increasing reports of violence in the workplace (choice
B) and changes in staffing patterns (choice
D) may impact healthcare delivery systems but are not directly tied to the demographic change of an aging population.
Question 4 of 5
To prepare staffing schedules, a nurse manager needs to calculate paid nonproductive time. When calculating paid nonproductive time, the nurse considers
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because when calculating paid nonproductive time, a nurse manager needs to consider vacation time, holiday time, and sick time. This is because these are all paid time off benefits that employees are entitled to and are not considered as productive work time. Vacation time is when an employee takes time off for personal reasons, holiday time is when employees have designated days off for holidays, and sick time is when an employee is unable to work due to illness.
Therefore, including these types of paid nonproductive time in the staffing schedules ensures adequate coverage and proper utilization of resources.
Choice B is incorrect because meeting time is not typically included in the calculation of paid nonproductive time.
Choice C is incorrect as work time and educational time are considered as productive time, not nonproductive time.
Choice D is incorrect because paid hours minus worked hours would not accurately account for nonproductive time like vacation, holiday, and sick time.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse leader understands that gaining personal insight is one of the first steps to becoming a more effective leader. Which of the following statements about personal insight is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because understanding our strengths is essential for effective leadership. By knowing our strengths, we can leverage them to maximize our impact. This self-awareness helps in decision-making, team building, and overall leadership effectiveness.
Choice B is incorrect because moral courage is about doing what is right regardless of personal consequences, not just when jobs are threatened.
Choice C is incorrect as reflection may lead to personal growth, not necessarily developing new values.
Choice D is incorrect as emotional intelligence is crucial for personal excellence.