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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse from a medical floor is serving on a committee that is performing an outcome audit of the hospital. Which of the following aspects of client care is measured by an outcome audit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) is a specific outcome measure that reflects the quality and safety of patient care. CLABSIs are serious infections that can occur when bacteria or viruses enter the bloodstream through a central line. Monitoring the incidence of these infections helps assess the effectiveness of infection control practices and the overall quality of care provided. This measure directly relates to patient outcomes and is a key focus of outcome audits. Availability of glucometers (
A) and nurse-to-patient ratios (
C) are structural measures, and quality of care (
B) is too broad for an outcome audit’s specific focus on results.
Question 2 of 5
Nurses perform numerous tasks that demand skills, judgment, precise motor control, and other forms of expertise that are challenging to replicate using AI. One example of such a skill that is difficult to replicate is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intravenous insertion requires precise motor control, anatomical knowledge, and patient interaction, making it hard for AI to replicate. Translation (
A), dispensing (
C), and inventory (
D) are more automatable.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse regarding the utilization of critical pathways. What should the charge nurse incorporate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical pathways result in better care outcomes. This statement accurately reflects the primary goal of critical pathways. These pathways are designed to standardize care processes, reduce variability, and ensure that patients receive evidence-based care. By following critical pathways, healthcare providers can improve the quality of care, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure consistency in treatment. Cost-effectiveness (
A) is a benefit but not primary, strict adherence (
C) lacks flexibility, health promotion (
D) is not the focus, and individual creation (E) is incorrect as pathways are standardized.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is getting ready to use electrical equipment. What actions should the nurse take to avoid electrical dangers?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Unplug the cord by grasping the plug (
A), ensure the plug has three prongs (
B), avoid rolling equipment over cords (
C), and do not run additional cords under carpeting (E) are all correct. These actions prevent electrical shock, fire hazards, and equipment damage. Grasping the plug avoids cord damage, three-pronged plugs ensure grounding, avoiding cord damage prevents exposure, and not running cords under carpets prevents overheating. Plugging away from the sink (
D) is less critical with GFCI outlets.
Question 5 of 5
A necessary leadership strength for nurses is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inspiring others fosters team performance and patient care. Self-sufficiency (
B) ignores collaboration, guarding tendencies (
C) is vague, nuances (
D) are secondary, and expectations (E) are operational.