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ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for four postoperative clients. The nurse can delegate obtaining vital signs to an assistive personnel (AP) for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client who is 3 days postoperative following gastric bypass surgery is stable enough for an AP to obtain vital signs, as the risk of immediate postoperative complications is lower compared to more recent surgeries.
Question 2 of 5
An RN is delegating care activities to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which of the following is the priority criterion the RN should consider when delegating?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: State Nurse Practice Act for the LPN is the priority criterion as it defines the legal scope of practice and ensures that tasks delegated to the LPN are within their legal and professional boundaries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about the requirements for disaster planning. Which of the following statements by one of the newly hired nurses indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular disaster drills are essential for ensuring preparedness and assessing the effectiveness of disaster response plans.
Question 4 of 5
An assistive personnel (AP) reports to the nurse that a client who is 3 days postoperative following an abdominal hysterectomy has a dressing that is saturated with blood. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to the AP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Obtain vital signs is within the AP's scope of practice and is a task that can be delegated. It is important for monitoring the client's status and identifying potential issues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to delegate tasks to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the LPN to perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering a subcutaneous insulin injection is within the LPN's scope of practice, as it involves implementing a prescribed treatment. Developing care plans, performing admission assessments, and evaluating outcomes require RN-level judgment.