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ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks to an assistive personnel (AP) for a client with a pressure injury. Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the AP to perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repositioning the client every 2 hours is a routine task that helps prevent further skin breakdown and is within the AP's scope of practice. Assessment, dressing application, and evaluation require nursing judgment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse suspects that a coworker is diverting opioid analgesics. Which of the following is an adverse effect of opioid medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Euphoria is a common effect of opioid use and can indicate misuse or diversion of these medications.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is planning care for a unit with limited staffing due to a flu outbreak. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reassessing clients with unstable vital signs every 2 hours is critical to identify and address potential deterioration, especially with limited staffing. Client education, baths, and documentation are important but lower priority compared to monitoring unstable conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is terminally ill and has a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. The client's family requests that the nurse withhold pain medication to hasten death. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Withholding pain medication to hasten death violates ethical principles and legal standards, as it constitutes euthanasia. The nurse must clearly communicate this while maintaining compassion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is supervising a licensed practical nurse (PN) who is providing care to a client who is postoperative. Which of the following statements by the client requires the nurse to follow up with the PN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Not receiving medications is a critical issue that needs immediate attention to address potential gaps in treatment.