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ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to delegate a task to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing a clear description of the task ensures that the AP understands what is expected, which is essential for effective delegation.
Question 2 of 5
An RN from the maternal-newborn unit is being floated to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following clients should the charge nurse on the medical-surgical unit plan to assign to the RN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client one-day postoperative following a total abdominal hysterectomy is appropriate for an RN with general surgical experience, as it involves standard postoperative care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is obtaining informed consent from a client who is preoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Verify the client understands the surgical procedure ensures the client is making an informed decision based on a clear understanding of the procedure, risks, and benefits. Validate the signature is authentic is crucial to confirm that the consent form is genuinely signed by the client, indicating their agreement to proceed. Confirm that the consent is voluntary ensures that the client is not coerced into giving consent, upholding the principle of autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of dementia. The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time, and has advance directives. The client is scheduled for a procedure that requires informed consent. Which of the following persons should sign the informed consent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client should sign the informed consent if they are alert, oriented, and capable of making decisions. The client's ability to understand the procedure and its implications is key to valid informed consent.
Question 5 of 5
A volunteer assigned to the pediatric unit reports to the charge nurse for an assignment. Which of the following assignments is unsafe for the volunteer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Transporting a school-age client who is in traction involves handling a medical condition that may require specialized knowledge and skills beyond the volunteer's capabilities.