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ATI NURS 252 Leadership and Ethics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A Fars-speaking patient is admitted to the Medical unit due to complications related to uncontrolled diabetes. The staff expresses frustration because the patient is frequently readmitted, despite having been explained the medication regimen several times. The patient's failure to follow the regimen indicates
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Repeated non-adherence despite explanations suggests a lack of health literacy (
C), meaning the patient struggles to understand and apply health information. Worsening health (
A), lack of motivation (
B), or cognitive impairment (
D) are possible but less likely without further evidence.
Question 2 of 5
According to the Nursing Intellectual Capital (NIC) Theory, which factor increases overall organizational improvement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NIC Theory emphasizes knowledge growth (
C) as key to organizational improvement through better decision-making and innovation. Ratios (
A), centralized staffing (
B), and budget-based staffing (
D) are operational but not core to intellectual capital.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager at a home healthcare service has resigned to take a position at a local ambulatory care center. She has been in TIC accreditation. To initiate the changes, the nurse manager has to be knowledgeable about the differences an ambulatory care center, which is a primary care institution. Primary care institutions are facilities that provide
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary care institutions, like ambulatory care centers, provide first access to care (
A), offering initial evaluations and preventive services. Rehabilitative or long-term care (
B) focuses on recovery or chronic conditions. Disease-restorative care (
C) is more specialized. While primarily outpatient, 'only' outpatient services (
D) is too restrictive.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following descriptions best describes a prototype evaluation system?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A prototype evaluation system tests experimental models, like an algorithmic scheduling system (
B). Options A and D describe patient classification systems, and C focuses on productivity, not prototype evaluation.
Question 5 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: Advising treatment choices (
B) undermines patient autonomy, indicating a need for teaching. Educating about diagnosis (
A), arranging doctor visits (
C), and asking preferences (
D) promote engagement appropriately.