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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A new graduate nurse is devising a discharge plan. Which of the following statements made by the nurse demonstrates the nurse's comprehension of when to initiate discharge planning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Starting discharge planning upon admission ensures timely coordination of care. Waiting for insurance (
A), 48 hours (
B), or discharge orders (
D) delays planning and risks complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager seeks to enhance their unit’s use of evidence-based practice. Which of the following is an appropriate strategy for the nurse manager to consider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Requesting input from staff members is the most appropriate strategy for enhancing the use of evidence-based practice. Engaging the staff in the planning and implementation process fosters a sense of ownership and commitment to the changes being made. It allows for the incorporation of practical insights and experiences from those who are directly involved in patient care. This collaborative approach increases the likelihood of successful adoption and sustainability of evidence-based practices. Adverse event reviews (
A) focus on quality improvement, guidelines (
B) are foundational but not collaborative, and exclusion (
C) limits engagement.
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: Gaining 2 pounds per week is the priority to address life-threatening malnutrition in anorexia nervosa. Control (
A), body image (
B), and family dynamics (
C) are secondary to stabilizing physical health.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager orders a mandatory in-service to train staff nurses on how to use a new, AI-enhanced technology. The nurse manager must emphasize to the staff that AI should never replace:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nursing knowledge and wisdom are irreplaceable by AI. These encompass critical thinking, clinical judgment, empathy, and the ability to make complex decisions based on a holistic understanding of the patient. AI can assist by providing data and recommendations, but it cannot replicate the nuanced understanding and experience that nurses bring to patient care. Emphasizing that AI should never replace nursing knowledge and wisdom ensures that the human element remains central to patient care. Manual data entry (
A), information management (
B), and simple tasks (
D) can be enhanced or automated by AI.
Question 5 of 5
As a result of Amy’s coaching, Sarah, a nursing graduate of 5 years, completes a ROLES assessment. This assessment is helpful in:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: The ROLES assessment is helpful in all listed aspects: identifying weaknesses in clinical knowledge (
A), job responsibilities (
B), role development (
C), where to obtain support (
D), and determining job expectations (E). It supports professional growth by pinpointing areas for improvement, clarifying duties, fostering career advancement, highlighting resources, and aligning expectations with organizational goals.