ATI RN
ATI NURS 252 Leadership Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
At the beginning of the shift, the RN charge nurse instructs an RN to care for a particular set of patients. Upon receiving and acknowledging their assignment the RN assumes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The RN is accountable for their assigned tasks, while the charge nurse holds overall responsibility for unit-wide patient care, reflecting team-based nursing practice.
Question 2 of 5
A mediator suggests that the nurse manager and staff members establish a group agreement before resolving conflicts. It is important to have agreements about how team members will work together because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Agreements set clear behavioral expectations, preventing misunderstandings and conflicts. Assuming dishonesty, justifying negative interactions, or distinguishing team members are not the primary purposes of agreements.
Question 3 of 5
Read the scenario below and highlight the statement (by clicking the sentence) that does NOT demonstrate shared governance. Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Closed-door meetings, confidential information, and unexpected decisions without staff involvement contradict shared governance, which emphasizes transparency and collaboration.
Town hall meetings align with shared governance by encouraging input.
Question 4 of 5
The chief nursing officer utilizes the hospital's workplace advocacy program to assist the overwhelmed Emergency Department staff. Workplace advocacy is designed to assist nurses by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Workplace advocacy equips nurses with tools and resources to adapt to changing healthcare environments, supporting effective practice. Representing in disputes, negotiating contracts, or creating climates are secondary or unrelated goals.
Question 5 of 5
A night shift nurse is assigning a specific component of care to an unlicensed nursing personnel (UNP) employee. The night nurse shift nurse understands that though the unlicensed personnel is for the task, the nurse would remain for the patient's wellbeing.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse remains responsible and accountable for patient wellbeing, even when delegating tasks to UNP, ensuring safe and effective care oversight.