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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A night shift nurse delegates an unfair share of tasks to the assistive personnel (AP). Additionally, nurses from the day shift report that the night shift nurse frequently leaves many tasks uncompleted. When confronting the night shift nurse, which of the following statements made by the charge nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing unit expectations is direct and constructive, opening dialogue. Accusing inconsideration (
A) is confrontational, threatening (
C) escalates tension, and hearsay (
D) undermines trust.
Question 3 of 5
To help nurse managers better manage their time, the chief nursing officer suggests that they:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Refusing requests not aligned with priorities helps focus on critical tasks. No strategy (
A) and delaying tasks (
B) reduce efficiency, and being overly selective (
C) limits opportunities.
Question 4 of 5
In the intensive care unit, nurses disagree with a new policy imposed by the manager. The decision sparks mistrust among the team. What's the most likely outcome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diverted attention and energy from patient care may potentially impact patient well-being. In an ICU, where patient needs are critical, internal conflicts and mistrust can compromise focus on care, leading to negative outcomes. Identifying common values (
A) requires resolution efforts, assuming the policy’s correctness (
C) is premature, unity from favorable results (
D) is not immediate, and debriefing (E) is irrelevant.
Question 5 of 5
As a result of Amy’s coaching, Sarah, a nursing graduate of 5 years, completes a ROLES assessment. This assessment is helpful in:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: The ROLES assessment is helpful in all listed aspects: identifying weaknesses in clinical knowledge (
A), job responsibilities (
B), role development (
C), where to obtain support (
D), and determining job expectations (E). It supports professional growth by pinpointing areas for improvement, clarifying duties, fostering career advancement, highlighting resources, and aligning expectations with organizational goals.