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ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee replacement. The client reports numbness in the operative leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the provider of numbness is critical, as it may indicate a complication such as nerve damage or compartment syndrome, requiring immediate evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse to the unit's emergency response procedures. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using an elevator during a fire is unsafe due to the risk of entrapment or power failure, indicating a need for further teaching. The other statements reflect correct fire safety protocols.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protecting the client from injury by clearing the area is the priority to ensure safety during a seizure. Positioning, tongue depressors, and medication administration are secondary or contraindicated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager is addressing a staff nurse's repeated tardiness. Which of the following approaches should the nurse manager use to promote professional accountability?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing the impact of tardiness encourages the nurse to understand the consequences of their actions and take responsibility, promoting professional accountability.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a chest tube. The nurse notes that the chest tube is disconnected from the drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the end of the chest tube in sterile water prevents air from entering the pleural space, which could cause a pneumothorax, making it the priority action.