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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
As part of an information technology implementation team, you are implementing a clinical decision support system. Particular considerations for safe implementation of this project include the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A: Relying solely on health information technology for communication.
Rationale:
1. Communication is a critical aspect of any project implementation.
2. Solely relying on technology for communication can lead to misunderstandings, delays, and inefficiencies.
3. It is important to have a balance between technology and direct human interaction for effective communication.
4. Implementing a clinical decision support system requires clear and effective communication among team members.
5.
Therefore, avoiding sole reliance on health information technology for communication is essential for the safe and successful implementation of the project.
Summary:
B: Establishing training programs for ALL clinical and operations staff - Training is crucial for staff to effectively use the new system.
C: Participating in the planning, selection, design, and improvement of technology - Involving stakeholders in the process ensures alignment with needs.
D: Identifying and resolving problematic work processes and procedures BEFORE technology implementation - Addressing issues beforehand minimizes disruptions during implementation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager understands that the typical first step in handling an employee with a disciplinary problem is at:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Reminder of employment standards. This is the typical first step in handling an employee with a disciplinary problem because it serves as an initial warning to clarify the expected behavior. It allows the employee to understand the standards they are expected to follow and provides an opportunity for corrective action before escalating the issue.
A: Suspension with pay is usually a more severe disciplinary action and is not typically the first step.
B: Written reprimand is usually a follow-up step after the reminder of employment standards.
C: Day off without pay is a form of disciplinary action that is more severe than a reminder of employment standards.
E, F, G: No information provided, so cannot evaluate their correctness.
Question 3 of 5
As a manager, you are interested in developing behavioral questions for an interview. Knowing that there is team conflict at times on your unit, which of the following questions would satisfy your interest in behavioral questions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it asks the candidate to provide a specific example of their experience with conflict resolution in a project setting, which demonstrates their actual behavior in a real-life situation. This question allows the interviewer to assess the candidate's ability to handle team conflict effectively based on past experiences.
Choice A is incorrect because it is too general and does not require a specific example of past behavior.
Choice B is incorrect as it focuses on the candidate's preferred style rather than their actual behavior.
Choices D, E, F, and G are all incomplete and do not provide a behavioral scenario for evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for home oxygen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Refrain from smoking near the oxygen delivery equipment. Smoking near oxygen can cause a fire due to the highly combustible nature of oxygen. Smoking should be avoided completely when using home oxygen to prevent any potential fire hazards.
A: Incorrect - Using a fire extinguisher is not necessary first step in preventing fires caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.
B: Incorrect - Opening windows and doors will not prevent fire caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.
C: Incorrect - Using wool blankets on the bed is not relevant to preventing fires caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.
Question 5 of 5
In a nurse managers' meeting, the chief nursing officer encourages the managers to brainstorm ways to reduce costs. Nurse managers have the greatest impact on reducing costs by managing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Staffing. Nurse managers have the greatest impact on reducing costs by managing staffing levels efficiently. By optimizing staffing, they can ensure proper utilization of resources, prevent unnecessary overtime, and minimize labor costs. This directly impacts the budget and overall financial health of the organization. Managing medication costs (
A) and supplies (
B) are important but usually under the purview of pharmacy and supply chain departments. Fixed costs (
D) are typically predetermined and less flexible for nurse managers to influence. Hence, staffing is the most direct and impactful area for nurse managers to control costs.