ATI PN Medical Surgical Leadership

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is assigned a group of clients at the start of the shift. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?

A. A client who wants a bath.B. A client who asks to review the instructions he received about his new prescription.C. A client who needs a referral for home health services.D. A client who requests pain medication.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Addressing pain is a priority as it impacts client comfort and recovery, requiring prompt attention.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is assigning care to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to the AP?

A. Educating a client on the use of a blood glucose monitor.B. Interpreting a client's vital signs.C. Performing a central line dressing change for a client.D. Providing postmortem care for a client who has died.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Postmortem care is a task assistive personnel can perform, unlike education, interpretation, or complex procedures requiring nursing skills.

Question 3 of 5

What is a nurse's best protection against negligence or malpractice?

A. Asking permission from the managing nurse prior to performing any duties.B. Following the standards of practice.C. Never be alone with a patient.D. Recording patient interactions with your phone.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Adhering to standards of practice ensures care meets professional expectations, reducing the risk of negligence or malpractice claims.

Question 4 of 5

A medical-surgical unit has implemented a policy change. The nurse manager has noticed that one of the nurses, who has a history of being resistant to change, is not delivering care according to the new policy. Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take?

A. Encourage the nurse to verbalize the reasons for resistance to the change.B. Ignore the resistance and allow peer pressure to facilitate a change in the nurse's behavior.C. Explain the importance and rationale of implementing the new policy to the nurse.D. Indicate that there will be disciplinary consequences if the nurse does not implement the new policy.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Encouraging dialogue about resistance helps identify concerns and fosters policy acceptance.

Question 5 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.

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