ATI PN Medical Surgical Leadership

Extract:

Question 1 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?

A. After a task is delegated, the accountability for the task belongs to the AP.B. Delegation permits a designated individual to meet a goal on your behalf.C. Discharge teaching activities for clients can be delegated to an AP.D. If the AP has completed the task before, there is no need to follow up.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Delegation allows tasks to be assigned to capable individuals while the nurse retains accountability.

Question 2 of 5

The best source of information regarding the roles of the LPN in a med-surg setting is:

A. The facility's Human Resources DepartmentB. The State Board of Nursing.C. Nursing textbooks.D. Coworkers on your unit.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The State Board of Nursing defines the legal scope of practice for LPNs, making it the authoritative source for their roles in any setting.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse on a pediatric unit is working with an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse have the AP perform first?

A. Feed a school-age client who has burns on both upper extremities.B. Collect a stool sample for ova and parasites from a toddler.C. Bathe an adolescent client who is disabled.D. Ambulate a preschooler who is postoperative to the playroom.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Feeding a client unable to self-feed addresses an immediate nutritional need, taking priority over other tasks.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia and is scheduled for a procedure. Which of the following individuals should the nurse request to sign the client's informed consent?

A. The client's son, who has a durable power of attorney.B. The client's sister, who assists with finances.C. The client's daughter, who is the primary caregiver.D. The client, who has advance directives.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A durable power of attorney legally authorizes the son to make healthcare decisions for the client unable to consent.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse observes another nurse performing a procedure in the incorrect sequence. The procedure does not harm the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A. Correct the mistake independently.B. Speak with the other nurse privately.C. Volunteer to perform the procedure next time.D. Submit an incident report.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Privately discussing the error fosters learning and correction without escalating unnecessarily.

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