ATI PN Medical Surgical Leadership

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse tells another nurse that she thinks that he did not provide adequate care for a client who underwent a hip arthroplasty earlier that day. Which of the following responses by the accused nurse demonstrates assertiveness?

A. I feel as though I met the standard of care. Would you tell me more about your concerns?B. You must have something against me or you wouldn't be criticizing my care.C. I am at a loss for words. I always do my best to provide good care to my clients.D. You shouldn't make accusations. Your nursing care doesn't always set a good example.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: This response confidently defends the nurse's care while inviting constructive dialogue.

Question 2 of 5

A charge nurse in a long-term care facility reviews client outcomes when delegating tasks to assistive personnel (AP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse include in the teaching?

A. The AP should document the client's outcome for a delegated task.B. The final step in delegation is evaluation of the outcomes.C. A delegated task does not require predictable outcomes.D. The nurse gives up accountability for client outcomes when care is delegated.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Evaluating outcomes is the final step in delegation to ensure tasks meet client needs and standards.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse observes another nurse performing a procedure in the incorrect sequence. The procedure does not harm the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A. Correct the mistake independently.B. Speak with the other nurse privately.C. Volunteer to perform the procedure next time.D. Submit an incident report.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Privately discussing the error fosters learning and correction without escalating unnecessarily.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse enters the hospital cafeteria for lunch and overhears two assistive personnel (AP) discussing a client who is currently hospitalized. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Complete an incident report.B. Report the incident to the provider.C. Document the occurrence in the client's medical record.D. Quietly tell the APs that the conversation is inappropriate.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Quietly addressing the APs reinforces confidentiality without escalating the situation unnecessarily.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for several clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following client care situations requires the nurse to complete an incident report?

A. The nurse disagrees with the nurse manager about inadequate staffing.B. A staff member has not arrived at the facility to work an assigned shift.C. A client tells the nurse that his dentures are missing.D. The nurse discovers that the client does not have advanced directives.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An incident report is required for unexpected events such as a client's complaint about missing items, like dentures, as it may indicate a loss or theft that needs investigation.

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