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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who falls in his room. After the nurse assesses the client, notifies the client's provider, and completes an incident report, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Submitting the incident report to the risk manager supports safety improvements. Copying for the provider (
A), charting (
B), or placing in the chart (
C) is inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A Medical-Surgical unit reports an unusually high incidence of falls in the previous quarter. Which of the following interventions made by the manager best reduces the occurrence of falls?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing safety and fall prevention education is most effective, increasing awareness and promoting best practices. Blaming individuals (
A) or punishing staff (
B) discourages reporting, and restraints (
C) can cause harm.
Question 3 of 5
Two nurses approach their manager with a patient assignment conflict, speaking loudly and simultaneously. What should the manager do to exhibit effective negotiation skills?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Requesting each nurse, individually, to state their position is an effective negotiation strategy. This approach allows the manager to understand each nurse’s perspective and the specifics of the conflict. By listening to each nurse separately, the manager can gather all relevant information, reduce the emotional intensity, and facilitate a more structured and productive discussion. This method promotes fairness and ensures that both parties feel heard and respected. Advising self-resolution (
A) may escalate conflict, dismissing complaints (
B) avoids resolution, and threatening discipline (
D) is punitive.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is looking after an unconscious client with a living will. The client's family inquires if they can modify life-saving measures now that the client is unconscious. What should the nurse say in response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The living will states the client’s wishes and must be followed. PSDA (
A) informs rights, case managers (
C) cannot alter wills, and power of attorney (
D) follows the will unless specified.
Question 5 of 5
Knowing your professional strengths is important to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Finding your fit in positions and a career path is the most direct benefit of knowing your professional strengths. By understanding what you excel at, you can seek out roles that align with your skills and interests, leading to greater job satisfaction and career growth. This self-awareness helps you make informed career choices and pursue opportunities that match your strengths. It also allows you to highlight your strengths during job applications and interviews, increasing your chances of securing a position that is a good fit. Acting in a manner that is legal and ethical (
A) is crucial, but knowing strengths is more about career alignment. Maintaining professional status (
B) involves standards and education, not directly tied to strengths. Understanding role expectations (
D) is secondary to finding a career path that leverages strengths.