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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager in the pediatric intensive care unit recognizes that when conveying information to parents of a critically ill child, the following action should be prioritized:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the parents’ preferences regarding the amount of information provided is the most critical step. Each family has different needs and preferences when it comes to receiving information about their child’s condition. Some may want detailed medical explanations, while others may prefer a more general overview. By assessing these preferences, the nurse can ensure that the information provided is appropriate and helpful, reducing anxiety and improving the family’s ability to make informed decisions. Pamphlets (
A), specialists (
B), and online sources (
D) are secondary to understanding parental needs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager is conducting an in-service session for a group of staff members on the topic of incivility. Which of the following scenarios should the nurse incorporate as an instance of lateral violence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A charge nurse speaking to an AP with a demeaning tone is lateral violence, creating a hostile environment. Rudeness to a manager (
A) is not peer-to-peer, refusing help (
B) is poor teamwork, and eye-rolling (
D) is subtle but less overt.
Question 3 of 5
To develop an effective staffing budget, the nurse manager should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the unit's workload and taking into account the services it provides is crucial for developing an effective staffing budget. This ensures the budget reflects actual needs, optimizing resource allocation. Ignoring organizational changes (
A) is short-sighted, competitor services (
C) are for strategic planning, and scheduling (
D) is operational.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager knows that the initial step in addressing an employee with a disciplinary issue usually involves:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A verbal warning is typically the first step in addressing a disciplinary issue. It allows the manager to inform the employee about the issue and discuss improvements, maintaining a less formal approach. Suspension with pay (
B) is for serious issues, and a reminder of standards (
C) is supplementary, not initial.
Question 5 of 5
The unit leader on an inpatient psychiatric unit of a large hospital has been in the position for 3 months. The unit leader is frustrated by how little time is available to work with clients and how few changes have been implemented in that time. The phase of role transition being experienced is the role of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The role of acceptance is a phase in the transition process where new leaders begin to understand and accept the realities of their new position. This phase often involves recognizing the limitations and challenges of the role, such as time constraints and the slow pace of change. During this period, leaders may feel frustrated as they adjust their expectations and develop strategies to navigate their new responsibilities effectively. Discrepancy (
B) involves recognizing gaps, internalization (
C) is about full integration, and negotiation (
D) focuses on establishing norms, none of which fully capture the frustration and adjustment described.