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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager of a 12-bed medical unit finds that the majority of the patients are older adults. She is asked to assess and adapt the unit to better meet the unique needs of the older adult patient. Using complexity principles, what would be the best approach to take for implementation of this change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Engaging staff at all levels aligns with complexity principles, fostering collaboration and adaptability. Focusing only on the unit (
A) is narrow, and hiring a consultant (
B) may lack staff buy-in.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse regarding the utilization of critical pathways. What should the charge nurse incorporate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical pathways result in better care outcomes. This statement accurately reflects the primary goal of critical pathways. These pathways are designed to standardize care processes, reduce variability, and ensure that patients receive evidence-based care. By following critical pathways, healthcare providers can improve the quality of care, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure consistency in treatment. Cost-effectiveness (
A) is a benefit but not primary, strict adherence (
C) lacks flexibility, health promotion (
D) is not the focus, and individual creation (E) is incorrect as pathways are standardized.
Question 3 of 5
A new graduate nurse is devising a discharge plan. Which of the following statements made by the nurse demonstrates the nurse's comprehension of when to initiate discharge planning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Starting discharge planning upon admission ensures timely coordination of care. Waiting for insurance (
A), 48 hours (
B), or discharge orders (
D) delays planning and risks complications.
Question 4 of 5
A necessary leadership strength for nurses is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inspiring others fosters team performance and patient care. Self-sufficiency (
B) ignores collaboration, guarding tendencies (
C) is vague, nuances (
D) are secondary, and expectations (E) are operational.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager of a 12-bed medical unit finds that the majority of the patients are older adults. She is asked to assess and adapt the unit to better meet the unique needs of the older adult patient. Using complexity principles, what would be the best approach to take for implementation of this change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Engaging staff at all levels aligns with complexity principles, fostering collaboration and adaptability. Focusing only on the unit (
A) is narrow, and hiring a consultant (
B) may lack staff buy-in.