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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a living will. The client's family asks if they can make changes to lifesaving measures now that the client is unconscious. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A living will is a legal document outlining the client’s wishes for lifesaving measures, which must be followed when the client is unconscious. The PSDA informs rights, a durable power of attorney cannot cancel the will, and family cannot change it.
Question 2 of 5
Resistance is most likely when change:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Change threatening personal security (e.g., job stability, safety) is most likely to cause resistance, as individuals prioritize stability. Nonprofessional workers, collaboration, or organizational layers may pose challenges but are less impactful than personal security threats.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a living will. The client's family asks if they can make changes to lifesaving measures now that the client is unconscious. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The living will outlines the client’s wishes for lifesaving measures and must be followed when the client is unconscious. The PSDA informs rights, a durable power of attorney cannot cancel the will, and family cannot alter it.
Question 4 of 5
Planning is a process designed to achieve goals in dynamic, competitive environments. As a new manager, what is the first step you will undertake to develop a strategic plan of action for a congestive heart failure program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Establishing a vision and mission statement provides direction and purpose, guiding subsequent planning steps. Implementation, SWOT analysis, or strategy development follow after defining the program’s goals.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about client confidentiality to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following actions is an example of a violation of confidentiality?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reporting lab findings to a family member without consent violates confidentiality, as health information is protected. Notifying providers, discussing with managers, or identifying clients for referrals are within professional duties.