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ATI Leadership and Ethics NURS 252 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Feedback from staff suggests that the new scale is too difficult for patients who have limited language skills and who are already under duress to understand. The difficulty in implementing the new scale refers to testing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: effectiveness. In this scenario, the feedback indicates that the new scale is not effective for patients with limited language skills and under duress. The term "effectiveness" in testing refers to how well a test measures what it is intended to measure. In this case, the new scale is not effectively measuring the intended outcomes due to the difficulties faced by the patients.
A: Practice failure does not directly address the issue of the new scale being difficult for certain patients.
B: Efficacy typically refers to how well a treatment works under ideal conditions, not the appropriateness of a test for specific populations.
D: Comparative error is not relevant in this context and does not address the issue of the new scale being too difficult for certain patients.
In summary, the correct answer is C because the feedback indicates a lack of effectiveness in the new scale for patients with limited language skills and under duress.
Question 2 of 5
During an annual performance evaluation, a manager provides truthful feedback about the nurse's performance. What ethical principle does this represent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: fidelity. Fidelity refers to the principle of being faithful or loyal to commitments and obligations. In this scenario, the manager providing truthful feedback during the performance evaluation demonstrates fidelity by upholding their professional duty to provide honest and accurate information to support the nurse's growth and development. Autonomy (
A) relates to respecting individuals' rights to make their own decisions. Nonmaleficence (
B) pertains to avoiding harm. Justice (
C) involves fairness and equality in decision-making. In this context, fidelity best aligns with the manager's responsibility to maintain trust and integrity in the feedback process.
Question 3 of 5
When planning delegation of tasks to assistive personnel (AP), a nurse considers the five rights of delegation. Which of the following does NOT correspond with the five rights of delegation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Rationale:
Choice D is incorrect because a task requiring close supervision does not align with the five rights of delegation, which include right task, right circumstances, right person, right direction/communication, and right supervision/evaluation. Delegated tasks should match the AP's skill level, be within their scope of practice, and not necessarily require constant supervision. Tasks that need close supervision should typically be handled by a licensed healthcare professional. The other choices (A, B,
C) correspond with the principles of delegation by ensuring tasks are appropriate for the AP's skill level, non-invasive, and within their scope of practice.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is planning to conduct a performance appraisal of a staff member on her unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because providing the staff member the opportunity to disagree with the evaluation is essential in fostering open communication and mutual understanding. This allows for a constructive dialogue, addressing any discrepancies or misunderstandings in a fair and respectful manner. It also promotes transparency and fairness in the appraisal process.
Choice A is incorrect because evaluating duties outside of the job description may not be relevant to the staff member's performance appraisal.
Choice B is incorrect as conducting the performance appraisal in a public setting can create unnecessary tension and discomfort, hindering open and honest communication.
Choice D is incorrect as initiating a random time for the performance appraisal may not allow the staff member to adequately prepare or provide thoughtful responses, potentially leading to an inaccurate evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
The chief nursing officer at a local hospital seeking Magnet® status creates staff development classes concerning translation of research into practice (TRIP). What best describes TRIP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Applying strategies that aid in adoption of research in practice. This best describes TRIP because it involves implementing evidence-based research findings into clinical practice. It focuses on bridging the gap between research and practice by promoting the utilization of research findings to improve patient outcomes.
A: Searching the literature for a systematic review is a step in the research process but not specifically related to TRIP.
C: Providing the results of research studies to practitioners is important but does not encompass the full process of translating research into practice.
D: Conducting an integrative review of the literature is a research method but not directly related to implementing research into practice.