ATI LPN
ATI PN Medical Surgical Leadership Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a urinary catheterization to obtain a urine specimen for a client. The client tells the nurse that she is concerned about her privacy during the procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to alleviate the client's concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Closing the door and covering the client directly addresses the privacy concern, maintaining dignity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about delegation to assistive personnel (AP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delegation allows tasks to be assigned to capable individuals while the nurse retains accountability.
Question 3 of 5
Essential elements of effective delegation by an LPN include:
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Effective delegation involves policy adherence, outcome evaluation, patient knowledge, and task appropriateness, but direct supervision may not always be required.
Question 4 of 5
A medical-surgical unit has implemented a policy change. The nurse manager has noticed that one of the nurses, who has a history of being resistant to change, is not delivering care according to the new policy. Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging dialogue about resistance helps identify concerns and fosters policy acceptance.
Question 5 of 5
Mr. Smith did not receive his medication on time, as ordered, because his nurse forgot about it and went on her lunch break. Consequently, Mr. Smith's condition deteriorated, and he was sent to the emergency room. What legal term describes this form of professional negligence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malpractice refers to professional negligence resulting in patient harm due to failure to meet care standards.