ATI RN
ATI NURS 252 Leadership and Ethics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager in the pediatric intensive care unit understands that when providing information to parents of a critically ill child, the following should be performed FIRST:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing parents' preferences (
A) ensures information is tailored to their needs, prioritizing effective communication. Specialist visits (
B), online resources (
C), and brochures (
D) follow after understanding preferences.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse manager in the pediatric intensive care unit understands that when providing information to parents of a critically ill child, the following should be performed FIRST:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing parents' preferences (
A) ensures information is tailored to their needs, prioritizing effective communication. Specialist visits (
B), online resources (
C), and brochures (
D) follow after understanding preferences.
Question 4 of 5
An organization is developing a strategy to address recent staffing shortages. Which of the following interventions BEST secures patient safety and reduces cost?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A centralized pool of float nurses (
B) ensures trained staff are flexibly deployed, maintaining safety and controlling costs. Volunteers (
A) lack training, risking safety. Assigning nurses regardless of acuity (
C) may compromise care quality. Mandatory overtime (
D) leads to burnout, reducing care quality and increasing turnover costs.
Question 5 of 5
As a new nurse manager, you understand that leadership:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leadership is a lifelong process (
D) involving continuous growth and skill development. It doesn't require formal recognition (
A), involves ongoing learning (
B), and while some traits are innate, skills can be taught (
C).