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ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager is reviewing the admission history of four adults who were admitted to the medical-surgical unit during the shift. Which of the following situations is the nurse required to disclose information to an outside agency about the client or the client's circumstances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dependent adult admitted for the treatment of a spiral fracture suggests potential abuse or neglect. As mandated reporters, nurses are required to report suspicions of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report at the start of the shift. Which of the following statements by the nurse giving report indicates to the oncoming nurse that she should assume total care for the client, rather than assigning tasks to the assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluctuating vital signs, especially blood pressure and pulse, can indicate an unstable condition that may require immediate attention and careful monitoring. This scenario suggests that the client's condition may be critical and requires ongoing assessment and evaluation by the nurse, rather than simply delegating tasks like monitoring vital signs to assistive personnel (AP). The nurse needs to assess the situation thoroughly, interpret the fluctuations, and adjust the care plan accordingly.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing chest pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client's pain characteristics provides critical data to guide further actions, such as medication administration or diagnostic testing, and is the first step in managing chest pain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit has accepted a transfer to the Intensive care unit (ICU). Prior to transfer to the ICU, the nurse completes an online critical care and emergency nursing course. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By completing a critical care and emergency nursing course before transferring to the ICU, the nurse is ensuring they are adequately prepared to care for critically ill clients, minimizing the risk of harm caused by a lack of knowledge or skill, demonstrating adherence to the principle of nonmaleficence.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class on torts. The nurse should instruct the class that administering an antibiotic medication to a competent client after the client has refused it is an example of which of the following torts?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Battery is the intentional touching of another person without consent, which includes administering medication to a competent person who has refused it.