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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
As the nurse manager, you are developing a patient education program aimed at offering guidance and supervision for patients with hypertension. To assist in your planning, you extract and present patient information from:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Internet sources provide comprehensive, evidence-based resources for patient education on hypertension, such as guidelines from reputable organizations. Email (
B) is for communication, biomedical technologies (
C) provide data, and clinical databases (
D) are for research, not education.
Question 2 of 5
During annual performance evaluations of RNs, a nurse manager is assessing staff behaviors. Which of the following behaviors indicates INEFFECTIVE followership?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Depending entirely on leader direction indicates ineffective followership, as it shows a lack of initiative. Asking for clarification (
A), speaking on ethics (
B), and communicating concerns (
C) are signs of effective followership.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies compromising?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This scenario exemplifies compromising because both parties make concessions to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. Dameeka wants to work the evening shift permanently, and Jose, the head nurse, agrees to this request on the condition that Dameeka assists in mentoring the evening staff on the new clinical information system. This arrangement allows both parties to achieve their goals while making necessary adjustments to accommodate each other’s needs. Scenario B involves collaboration, C shows avoidance, and D indicates disengagement, none of which are compromising.
Question 4 of 5
As a result of Amy’s coaching, Sarah, a nursing graduate of 5 years, completes a ROLES assessment. This assessment is helpful in:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: The ROLES assessment is helpful in all listed aspects: identifying weaknesses in clinical knowledge (
A), job responsibilities (
B), role development (
C), where to obtain support (
D), and determining job expectations (E). It supports professional growth by pinpointing areas for improvement, clarifying duties, fostering career advancement, highlighting resources, and aligning expectations with organizational goals.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who falls in his room. After the nurse assesses the client, notifies the client's provider, and completes an incident report, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Submitting the incident report to the risk manager is appropriate for safety improvements. Copying for the provider (
A), documenting in the chart (
B), or placing in the chart (
C) risks legal issues or is unnecessary.