ATI RN
ATI Leadership and Ethics NURS 252 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The nurse should make which of the following client goals the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing fluid and electrolyte imbalance is the highest priority as these imbalances can lead to severe complications, including cardiac arrest, which is a primary concern in clients with anorexia nervosa. Group therapy and self-respect are important for long-term recovery, and self-harm monitoring is critical but secondary to immediate physical health risks.
Question 2 of 5
A family is keeping vigil at a critically ill patient's bedside. The nurse speaks with the family members and asks if they would benefit from a chaplain visit or resources to aid with grief and coping. What role is the nurse assuming through this action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: By proactively offering support, the nurse demonstrates leadership in holistic care. Followers take direction, managers focus on administration, and laissez-faire involves minimal intervention, none of which fit.
Question 3 of 5
The Rehabilitation Unit at Pleasant Valley Hospital has a high number of falls. What interventions might assist to reduce the number of falls on the unit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Educating staff on best practices for fall prevention is evidence-based and effective. Restraints can cause harm, blaming individuals ignores systemic issues, and punishment creates a blame culture, all of which are ineffective.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The nurse should make which of the following client goals the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing fluid and electrolyte imbalance is the highest priority as these imbalances can lead to severe complications, including cardiac arrest, which is a primary concern in clients with anorexia nervosa. Group therapy and self-respect are important for long-term recovery, and self-harm monitoring is critical but secondary to immediate physical health risks.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is serving on a continuous quality improvement (CQI) committee that has been assigned to develop a program to reduce the number of medication administration errors following a sentinel event at the facility. Which of the following strategies should the committee plan to initiate first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reviewing error events identifies root causes, guiding targeted interventions. Competency exams, quality programs, or inservices should follow to address specific issues found in the review.