ATI LPN
ATI PN Medical Surgical Leadership Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse asks an assistive personnel (AP) to take a specimen to the laboratory, and the AP refuses. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing the refusal with the AP seeks to understand and resolve the issue collaboratively.
Question 2 of 5
Nurses are responsible not only for their actions but also for the actions of the staff to whom they delegate work, including accurate documentation. What is the principle associated with this responsibility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accountability holds nurses responsible for their actions and those of delegated staff, ensuring care standards are met.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse enters the hospital cafeteria for lunch and overhears two assistive personnel (AP) discussing a client who is currently hospitalized. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Quietly addressing the APs reinforces confidentiality without escalating the situation unnecessarily.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is receiving a change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urinary output post-surgery suggests potential complications like hypovolemia or kidney injury, making it the priority for immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assigning tasks for the upcoming shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Tasks like postmortem care, transferring clients, and simple dressing changes are within the scope of assistive personnel, while instructing clients and suctioning tracheostomies require nursing judgment and skills.