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ATI NURS 252 Leadership and Ethics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
According to the Nursing Intellectual Capital (NIC) Theory, which factor increases overall organizational improvement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NIC Theory emphasizes knowledge growth (
C) as key to organizational improvement through better decision-making and innovation. Ratios (
A), centralized staffing (
B), and budget-based staffing (
D) are operational but not core to intellectual capital.
Question 2 of 5
As a new nurse manager, you understand that leadership:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leadership is a lifelong process (
D) involving continuous growth and skill development. It doesn't require formal recognition (
A), involves ongoing learning (
B), and while some traits are innate, skills can be taught (
C).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager is conducting annual performance evaluations of the RNs on her floor. Which of the following staff behaviors demonstrates INEFFECTIVE followership?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ineffective followership is shown by identifying problems without offering solutions (
A), as it lacks proactive contribution. Recognizing strengths and weaknesses (
B), open communication (
C), and moral courage (
D) are traits of effective followership, enhancing team collaboration and organizational improvement.
Question 4 of 5
During a team meeting, a head nurse (the superior) and a staff nurse (the subordinate) are having a disagreement over the unit's dressing change procedure. The staff nurse wishes to use a new procedure based on newly released nursing research. The head nurse disagrees. The head nurse later makes comments to other staff members questioning the credibility of the staff nurse. This behavior is associated with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The head nurse's undermining comments as a superior constitute bullying (
B). Horizontal violence (
A) occurs between peers, confrontation (
C) is direct dialogue, and mediation (
D) involves neutral facilitation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager at a home healthcare service has resigned to take a position at a local ambulatory care center. She has been in TIC accreditation. To initiate the changes, the nurse manager has to be knowledgeable about the differences an ambulatory care center, which is a primary care institution. Primary care institutions are facilities that provide
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary care institutions, like ambulatory care centers, provide first access to care (
A), offering initial evaluations and preventive services. Rehabilitative or long-term care (
B) focuses on recovery or chronic conditions. Disease-restorative care (
C) is more specialized. While primarily outpatient, 'only' outpatient services (
D) is too restrictive.