ATI RN
ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An RN working in a behavioral health unit is evaluating a client. The RN intends to assign some of the nursing responsibilities to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which statement made by the RN demonstrates proper delegation to the LPN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying medications is within an LPN’s scope, involving data collection. Documenting assessments (
A), drawing conclusions (
C), and complete assessments (
D) require RN judgment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The nurse should make which of the following client goals the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gaining 2 pounds per week is the priority to address life-threatening malnutrition in anorexia nervosa. Control (
A), body image (
B), and family dynamics (
C) are secondary to stabilizing physical health.
Question 3 of 5
A caregiver is caring for a client who is uncooperative, verbally abusive, and disrespectful towards the nurse. The nurse responds defensively and threatens to withhold the client’s meal tray if they do not cooperate. Which of the following intentional torts has the nurse demonstrated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assault is the threat of harm or unwanted physical contact that causes the patient to fear for their safety. By threatening to withhold the client’s meal tray, the nurse is using intimidation to coerce the patient into compliance. This threat can cause the patient to feel fearful and anxious, which constitutes assault. The key element here is the threat of harm, not the actual physical act. Abandonment (
A) involves terminating care without notice, battery (
B) requires physical contact, and false imprisonment (
D) involves restraining a patient without justification, none of which apply here.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager mediates an argument between two staff members. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to resolve the conflict?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying the problem is the first and most crucial step in resolving a conflict. Before any solutions can be proposed or implemented, it is essential to understand the root cause of the disagreement. This involves listening to both parties, gathering information, and clarifying the issues at hand. By accurately identifying the problem, the nurse manager can ensure that the subsequent steps are targeted and effective in addressing the underlying issues. Evaluating results (
A) comes after resolution, implementing (
C) requires prior understanding, and brainstorming (
D) follows problem identification.
Question 5 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.