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ATI NURS 252 Leadership and Ethics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager at a home healthcare service has resigned to take a position at a local ambulatory care center. She has been in TIC accreditation. To initiate the changes, the nurse manager has to be knowledgeable about the differences an ambulatory care center, which is a primary care institution. Primary care institutions are facilities that provide
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary care institutions, like ambulatory care centers, provide first access to care (
A), offering initial evaluations and preventive services. Rehabilitative or long-term care (
B) focuses on recovery or chronic conditions. Disease-restorative care (
C) is more specialized. While primarily outpatient, 'only' outpatient services (
D) is too restrictive.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse tells another nurse that she thinks he did not provide adequate care for a client who underwent hip arthroplasty. Which of the following responses by the nurse demonstrates assertiveness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assertiveness is shown by calmly stating one's position and seeking clarification (
D). Accusations (
A) and personalizing criticism (
B) are defensive. Being at a loss for words (
C) avoids addressing the issue constructively.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse leader understands that gaining personal insight is one of the first steps to becoming a more effective leader. Which of the following statements about personal insight is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Knowing strengths (
A) enables effective talent use, key to leadership insight. Moral courage (
B) doesn't waver under job threats, reflection's goal (
C) is broader than new values, and emotional intelligence (
D) predicts excellence.
Question 4 of 5
To develop an effective staffing budget, the nurse manager should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring workload and services (
B) ensures the budget reflects unit needs. Ignoring changes (
A) risks misalignment, evaluating competitors (
C) is secondary, and advance schedules (
D) are not budget-focused.
Question 5 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.