ATI RN
ATI NURS 252 Leadership Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
In the cardiac intensive care unit, a group of nurses is disgruntled by a recent policy change enacted by the new unit manager. The new manager insists that this decision is 'right,' and for critics to adopt the policy immediately. Though many nurses agree with the change, many others feel the decision was made without their consent, fostering mistrust of the manager and each other. Which of the following statements demonstrates the most probable result of this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mistrust and lack of consent can divert attention from patient care, leading to decreased collaboration and potential care quality issues. Cohesiveness, shared values, or enhanced outcomes are unlikely without addressing staff concerns.
Question 3 of 5
The maintenance department wishes to have the nursing lounge renovated, so the lounge will be more 'user-friendly.' The department asks the nursing staff to make a wish list of everything that they would like to see in the new lounge. This process is an example of which part of the decision-making process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Creating a wish list is a form of assessment or data collection, gathering input to understand staff needs and preferences. This precedes generating hypotheses, planning, or interpreting data in the decision-making process.
Question 4 of 5
By following a shared leadership model, the nurse manager believes that staff members will learn to function synergistically. Some teams function synergistically because members:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active listening fosters respect and collaboration, enabling synergy. Waiting to speak, relying on one expert, or withholding information hinders open communication and team synergy.
Question 5 of 5
At the beginning of the shift, the RN charge nurse instructs an RN to care for a particular set of patients. Upon receiving and acknowledging their assignment, the RN assumes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The RN is accountable for their tasks, while the charge nurse oversees overall responsibility for patient care. Sole responsibility, accountability only with the charge nurse, or no responsibility do not reflect the RN’s role.