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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a hospitalized client who is immobile and in a continuous mitten restraint. Which of the following interventions should be included in the client's care plan?
Correct Answer: A,,B,D,E
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A, B, D, E
Rationale:
A: Ensuring two fingers can fit between the device and the client prevents constriction and maintains circulation.
B: Performing neurovascular checks every 2 hours helps assess circulation and nerve function, crucial for preventing complications.
D: Obtaining a prescription renewal every 72 hours is necessary to ensure the restraint's continued use is justified.
E: Implementing passive range-of-motion exercises prevents contractures and maintains joint mobility, crucial for an immobile client's well-being.
Summary:
C: Securing the restraint to the bedrail can increase the risk of injury and is not recommended.
F:
G:
Choices C, F, and G are not included in the correct answer as they do not directly address the safety and well-being of the immobile client in a mitten restraint.
Question 2 of 5
The chief nursing officer of a Magnet hospital has conducted a study of ways to improve healthcare services. Healthcare services that add value for clients:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: minimize cost. Minimizing cost in healthcare services adds value for clients by ensuring affordability and accessibility of care. This approach can lead to better outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. Exclusively using high-technology treatments (
A) may not always be necessary and could increase costs without improving outcomes. Decreasing health outcomes (
B) goes against the goal of adding value for clients. Increasing the price of healthcare (
C) would create a barrier to access and may not necessarily reflect improved value.
Question 3 of 5
You are in the process of designing a patient education program that will provide education and monitoring for patients with hypertension. To support your planning, you draw out and present patient data from:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: A clinical database. This choice is correct because a clinical database contains comprehensive and accurate patient data, including medical history, lab results, medication lists, and vital signs. Utilizing a clinical database will enable you to access relevant information needed to design an effective patient education program tailored to each patient's specific needs. Biomedical technologies (
A) may provide some data, but they may not capture all necessary information for patient education. E-mail (
B) and internet sources (
D) may not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of patient data required for a targeted education program.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer intravenous fluids via an infusion pump to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent an electrical hazard?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale:
A: Unplug the cord by grasping the plug - This is important to prevent damaging the cord and causing an electrical hazard.
B: Ensure the plug has three prongs - Three-prong plugs are grounded and reduce the risk of electrical shocks.
C: Avoid rolling equipment over extension cords - Rolling equipment can damage cords, leading to electrical hazards.
E: Disconnect electrical equipment before cleaning - Cleaning equipment while still connected can lead to electric shock or damage.
Summary:
Choice D is incorrect as plugging the pump close to a sink can increase the risk of electrical hazards due to water exposure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager understands that the typical first step in handling an employee with a disciplinary problem is at:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Reminder of employment standards. This is the typical first step in handling an employee with a disciplinary problem because it serves as an initial warning to clarify the expected behavior. It allows the employee to understand the standards they are expected to follow and provides an opportunity for corrective action before escalating the issue.
A: Suspension with pay is usually a more severe disciplinary action and is not typically the first step.
B: Written reprimand is usually a follow-up step after the reminder of employment standards.
C: Day off without pay is a form of disciplinary action that is more severe than a reminder of employment standards.
E, F, G: No information provided, so cannot evaluate their correctness.