ATI PN Medical Surgical Leadership

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client on the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A. Collect data on the client.B. Place the client back into bed.C. Notify the client's provider.D. Fill out an incident report.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Assessing the client's condition first ensures any urgent needs are identified before further actions.

Question 2 of 5

A charge nurse in a long-term care facility reviews client outcomes when delegating tasks to assistive personnel (AP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse include in the teaching?

A. The AP should document the client's outcome for a delegated task.B. The final step in delegation is evaluation of the outcomes.C. A delegated task does not require predictable outcomes.D. The nurse gives up accountability for client outcomes when care is delegated.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Evaluating outcomes is the final step in delegation to ensure tasks meet client needs and standards.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia and is scheduled for a procedure. Which of the following individuals should the nurse request to sign the client's informed consent?

A. The client's son, who has a durable power of attorney.B. The client's sister, who assists with finances.C. The client's daughter, who is the primary caregiver.D. The client, who has advance directives.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A durable power of attorney legally authorizes the son to make healthcare decisions for the client unable to consent.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following actions jeopardize client confidentiality?

A. Removing client information from fax machines immediately.B. Discussing clients at the table in the cafeteria.C. Disposing of written report sheets into the facility trash receptacle.D. Giving verbal reports at the change of shift in a designated conference room.E. Sharing a personal password with a coworker.

Correct Answer: B,C,E

Rationale: Discussing clients in public, improper disposal of records, and sharing passwords breach confidentiality by risking unauthorized access to client information.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse observes two assistive personnel (AP) arguing over who should go on break first. The nurse interrupts the conversation and states that one AP can take a break now, but the other AP will get to take an early lunch. Which of the following types of conflict management is the nurse demonstrating?

A. CooperatingB. CompromisingC. CompetingD. Avoiding

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The nurse's solution involves both parties conceding something to reach a mutually acceptable outcome, which is characteristic of compromising.

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