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ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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 providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for home oxygen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Do not adjust the oxygen flow rate is correct as clients should not make adjustments without medical advice to ensure proper oxygen levels are maintained.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory findings for a client who is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following findings requires follow up by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Platelet count 60,000/mm³ is significantly low and requires follow-up as it can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to use the SBAR communication tool when calling a provider. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the B step?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client is disoriented. Pupils are slow to respond to light provides relevant background information about the client's current condition, which is necessary for the SBAR 'Background' step.