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ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to assign tasks for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse plan to assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Ambulating an older adult client who has hypertension is a task that an AP can perform, provided the client is stable and has been assessed by the nurse. Weighing a client who has heart failure is appropriate for an AP, as it involves routine measurement that can be delegated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department receives report from an emergency responder who states a client is being transported following exposure to a 'dirty bomb'. The nurse should prepare to care for a client that has been exposed to which of the following types of agents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiologic is correct as a 'dirty bomb' (radiological dispersal device) involves the dispersal of radioactive materials.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is reviewing the list of tasks that have been delegated to the assistive personnel (AP) by the staff nurse. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse reassign to a licensed nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing and cleaning the cannula of a new tracheostomy requires specific skills and knowledge that only a licensed nurse should perform to avoid complications.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is making assignments for nursing personnel who will be caring for clients during the oncoming shift. Which of the following factors should the charge nurse consider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The physiologic status of the clients is the most critical factor in assigning tasks, ensuring that clients with more complex needs receive appropriate care.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is assigning tasks for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting the client with ambulation is a routine task within the AP's scope of practice, provided the client is stable. Assessment, evaluation, and monitoring drains require nursing judgment.