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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In a busy Emergency Department, a recent nursing graduate triages a patient with a severe foot wound. She uses a computerized patient classification system and receives an alert about the patient's tetanus immunization status. What kind of technology produces this alert?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems provide alerts based on patient data, such as tetanus status, to enhance care. EHRs (
B) store data, WL Technology (
C) is invalid, and CPOE (
D) manages orders, not alerts.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager is conducting an in-service session for a group of staff members on the topic of incivility. Which of the following scenarios should the nurse incorporate as an instance of lateral violence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A charge nurse speaking to an AP with a demeaning tone is lateral violence, creating a hostile environment. Rudeness to a manager (
A) is not peer-to-peer, refusing help (
B) is poor teamwork, and eye-rolling (
D) is subtle but less overt.
Question 3 of 5
The primary strategy a nurse should adopt when dealing with an emotionally distressed employee is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assisting the employee in obtaining professional help is the most appropriate strategy. Professional counseling addresses emotional distress effectively, ensuring specialized care. Adjusting care standards (
B) compromises quality, schedule adjustments (
C) are temporary, and acting as a therapist (
D) exceeds the manager’s role.
Question 4 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 5 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.