ATI RN
ATI NURS 252 Leadership and Ethics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about methods to reduce costs of client care. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging flu immunizations (
B) prevents illness, reducing treatment costs. Waiting to empty a colostomy bag (
A) risks complications, increasing costs. Re-using PPE (
C) compromises safety, potentially raising costs due to infections. Delegating assessments to assistive personnel (
D) is unsafe, as it requires a nurse's expertise.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is creating a discharge plan. Which of the following nursing statements indicates the nurse understands when discharge planning should be implemented?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discharge planning should start upon admission to anticipate and address patient needs early, ensuring adequate preparation for post-discharge care. Starting 48 hours before discharge or waiting for insurance approval or a discharge order delays coordination, potentially leading to inadequate preparation and poor outcomes.
Question 3 of 5
The core of leadership is awareness. The text by Don Miguel, The Four Agreements, presents a set of agreements to enhance p awareness. What is NOT one of the four agreements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz are: be impeccable with your word (
D), don't take anything personally (
C), don't make assumptions (
B), and always do your best. 'Read the room' (
A) is not an agreement, as it pertains to social awareness, not personal conduct.
Question 4 of 5
In reviewing the current delivery model, the nurse manager is aware that a demographic change that will have a significant effect on healthcare delivery systems of the future is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The aging population over 65 (
C) will increase demand for chronic and geriatric care, significantly impacting delivery systems. Cost escalations (
A), workplace violence (
B), and staffing changes (
D) are concerns but not demographic shifts.
Question 5 of 5
After arguing with a nurse, a disgruntled patient removes their peripheral venous catheter, gathers their belongings, and storms out of the room. Which of the following actions made by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking with the patient to explain risks (
C) prioritizes safety and de-escalation. Waiting to report (
A) delays intervention, contacting kin (
B) is secondary, and calling security (
D) is excessive unless there's a safety threat.