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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
At a staff meeting, a nurse manager introduces a new, cutting-edge voice communication device that the staff will be required to use in the upcoming months. The staff is hesitant to the change, expressing that the device is too difficult to use. Which of the following strategies and principles should the manager consider to assist with the successful adoption of the proposed change? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: "Staff must see the change as beneficial the manager’s relationship fosters trust and participation in problem identification enhances buy-in. Negotiation aids adoption and discouraging fears can hinder open communication."
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a living will. The client's family asks if they can make changes to lifesaving measures now that the client is unconscious. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A living will is a legal document outlining the client’s wishes for lifesaving measures, which must be followed when the client is unconscious. The PSDA informs rights, a durable power of attorney cannot cancel the will, and family cannot change it.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is observing the actions of an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following actions by the AP is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Logging off the computer protects client confidentiality. Posting diagnoses, discarding worksheets with patient information, or sharing passwords violate confidentiality and security protocols.
Question 4 of 5
The following statements describe the keys to an effective team EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective teams manage and resolve conflict constructively rather than avoiding it, as conflict can lead to improved outcomes when handled appropriately. Open communication, shared objectives, and flexible leadership are essential for team effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager is utilizing the strategic planning process to facilitate a planned change. After completing an environmental scan and SWOT analysis, which of the following actions best characterizes the next phase in the strategic planning process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Developing a plan to address the SWOT analysis uses the environmental scan’s findings to inform strategies. Vision/mission statements precede SWOT, strategic options follow planning, and evaluation occurs post-implementation.