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ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about the requirements for disaster planning. Which of the following statements by one of the newly hired nurses indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular disaster drills are essential for ensuring preparedness and assessing the effectiveness of disaster response plans.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is planning care for a unit with limited staffing due to a flu outbreak. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reassessing clients with unstable vital signs every 2 hours is critical to identify and address potential deterioration, especially with limited staffing. Client education, baths, and documentation are important but lower priority compared to monitoring unstable conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a chest tube. The nurse notes that the chest tube is disconnected from the drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the end of the chest tube in sterile water prevents air from entering the pleural space, which could cause a pneumothorax, making it the priority action.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working with an assistive personnel (AP) to care for a group of clients on the pediatric unit. Which of the following tasks should the nurse have the AP perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Check to see if the elbow restraint is in place for an infant who is postoperative from a surgical correction of a cleft palate is a priority to ensure the safety and proper positioning of a vulnerable postoperative patient.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class on torts. The nurse should include which of the following situations as an example of negligence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A client who is competent refuses an antidepressant medication. The nurse dissolves the medication in food and administers it to her without her knowledge is an example of negligence as it violates the client's autonomy and informed consent.