ATI RN
ATI Leadership and Ethics NURS 252 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is a member of a quality-improvement committee seeking to reduce the risk of adverse events in a health care facility. When reviewing recently submitted incident reports, which of the following incidents should the nurse identify as a sentinel event?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Paralysis is a severe adverse outcome, qualifying as a sentinel event requiring investigation. Prevented surgery, a non-injurious fall, or cultural insensitivity do not meet sentinel event criteria.
Question 2 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: C
Rationale: Preventing fluid and electrolyte imbalance is the highest priority as these imbalances can lead to severe complications, including cardiac arrest, which is a primary concern in clients with anorexia nervosa. Group therapy and self-respect are important for long-term recovery, and self-harm monitoring is critical but secondary to immediate physical health risks.
Question 3 of 5
As a nurse manager, you have to be effective in managing a culturally diverse staff. Which of the following nurse manager attributes would assist you in addressing the cultural needs of your staff?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Encouraging potential, being conscious of cultural dynamics, and conducting cultural self-assessment promote inclusivity and effective management of a diverse staff. Stereotyping based on race or imposing American values can lead to discrimination and resentment, hindering staff unity.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is most accurate regarding evidence-based practice?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates research, clinical expertise, and patient values, making it multidisciplinary. It complements, not replaces, quality improvement, and while it has medical roots, it applies broadly across healthcare disciplines.
Question 5 of 5
A floor manager discovers widespread dissatisfaction and a high turnover rate amongst LPN and certified nursing assistants (CNA). Which of the following strategies might motivate the staff and lead to enhanced job satisfaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Establishing a rewards program acknowledges and values the hard work of the staff, boosting morale and job satisfaction, which can lead to decreased turnover rates. Allowing tasks beyond scope can lead to legal and ethical issues, hiring additional staff addresses workload but not motivation, and ergonomic chairs improve conditions but don't directly address recognition.