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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During a performance appraisal, Joanne, the nurse manager, indicates that Alysha has difficulty mentoring students on the unit. Alysha responds that this is not her responsibility. In responding to Alysha, Joanne needs to consider:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Rationale: Answer D is correct because Joanne needs to consider if mentoring is part of Alysha's job responsibilities as outlined in her position description. If it is, then Alysha is accountable for mentoring students. If mentoring is not listed in her job duties, then Joanne may need to reassess the situation and clarify expectations with Alysha.
Other choices are incorrect because:
A: The potential biases of students are irrelevant to the issue of whether mentoring is Alysha's responsibility.
B: The measurability of mentoring does not address whether it is Alysha's duty.
C: Alysha's confidence level is not directly related to her responsibility for mentoring.
E, F, G: These choices are not provided in the question and therefore cannot be assessed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a hospitalized client who is immobile and in a continuous mitten restraint. Which of the following interventions should be included in the client's care plan?
Correct Answer: A,,B,D,E
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A, B, D, E
Rationale:
A: Ensuring two fingers can fit between the device and the client prevents constriction and maintains circulation.
B: Performing neurovascular checks every 2 hours helps assess circulation and nerve function, crucial for preventing complications.
D: Obtaining a prescription renewal every 72 hours is necessary to ensure the restraint's continued use is justified.
E: Implementing passive range-of-motion exercises prevents contractures and maintains joint mobility, crucial for an immobile client's well-being.
Summary:
C: Securing the restraint to the bedrail can increase the risk of injury and is not recommended.
F:
G:
Choices C, F, and G are not included in the correct answer as they do not directly address the safety and well-being of the immobile client in a mitten restraint.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client smoking in his bathroom has dropped a cigarette butt into a wastepaper basket, which begins to smolder. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Move any clients in the immediate vicinity. This is the priority action because it ensures the safety of the clients by removing them from potential harm. By moving clients away from the smoldering wastepaper basket, the nurse reduces the risk of smoke inhalation and potential burns. Using a fire extinguisher (
Choice
A) can be considered once clients are safely relocated. Closing fire doors (
Choice
B) and activating the fire alarm (
Choice
D) are important steps in a fire emergency but not as immediate as moving clients to safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager is orienting new staff members to computerized charting. To understand computerized charting, staff members must understand informatics. The three core concepts in informatics are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: data, information, and knowledge. In informatics, data represents raw facts, information is processed data, and knowledge is the application of information. Understanding these concepts is crucial for effective computerized charting.
Choice B refers to technology components, not core informatics concepts.
Choice C focuses on tasks related to informatics, not core concepts.
Choice D lists specific technologies, not core informatics concepts. Thus, A is the correct answer as it directly relates to the fundamental concepts of informatics essential for understanding computerized charting.