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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 and reports a pain level of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering the prescribed analgesic addresses the client's immediate pain, which is a priority for postoperative care. Notification, repositioning, and documentation follow after addressing the client's discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse has assigned client care activities to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following statements by the AP Indicates a need for assistance in establishing priorities?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Starting with room 1 and working to room 10 suggests a lack of prioritization based on client needs, which is important for efficient and effective care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to assign care activities to the assistive personnel (AP) on her team. Which of the following activities can the nurse assign to the AP? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Check the position of a client in soft wrist restraints is appropriate for an AP as it involves routine monitoring and ensuring the client's safety. Accompanying a client who has depression to occupational therapy is a task that can be assigned to an AP, as it involves providing support and ensuring the client's safe arrival to therapy. Sitting with a client who has alcohol use disorder and whose last drink was five days ago can be assigned to an AP as it involves providing a supportive presence and monitoring, but the nurse should assess for withdrawal symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a compression fracture of a spinal vertebra. During transport to the facility, the client was medicated with intravenous morphine. On arrival, the neurosurgeon determined urgent surgical intervention is indicated for the fracture. Staff members have been unable to reach the client's family. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate the neurosurgeon taking?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Implied consent is used in emergencies when a patient cannot provide consent due to their condition, and it is assumed they would consent to life-saving treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse demonstrates adherence to the ethical principle of fidelity by doing which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping an appointment with a client demonstrates fidelity by honoring commitments and ensuring reliability in care.