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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In a performance evaluation, Nurse Manager Francis mentions that Raymond struggles with mentoring students on the unit. Raymond counters that it is not his job. When responding to Raymond, Francis must take into account:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining if mentoring is in the position description clarifies expectations. Confidence (
B), student biases (
C), and measurability (
D) are secondary to role clarity.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies compromising?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This scenario exemplifies compromising because both parties make concessions to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. Dameeka wants to work the evening shift permanently, and Jose, the head nurse, agrees to this request on the condition that Dameeka assists in mentoring the evening staff on the new clinical information system. This arrangement allows both parties to achieve their goals while making necessary adjustments to accommodate each other’s needs. Scenario B involves collaboration, C shows avoidance, and D indicates disengagement, none of which are compromising.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse manager needs to create a patient satisfaction survey. What is one of the crucial factors to consider when choosing a patient satisfaction tool?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Including items that are important from the patient's perspective is crucial for an effective patient satisfaction survey. This ensures actionable feedback that reflects patient priorities. Uniform tools (
A) aid consistency, pre-discharge assessment (
B) is useful but secondary, and low reading level (
D) ensures accessibility but is less critical.
Question 4 of 5
When supervising a new graduate LPN who is responsible for colostomy care but mentions having limited experience and performs the task slowly, what should be your most appropriate action as the supervisor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Watching the LPN and after they finish the task, offering constructive feedback is the most appropriate action. This approach ensures patient safety while providing the LPN with the opportunity to practice and improve their skills. Constructive feedback helps the LPN understand what they did well and what areas need improvement, fostering their professional growth and competence. Reassurance (
A) lacks supervision, refraining (
B) hinders learning, and observation (
C) limits hands-on practice.
Question 5 of 5
A state-sponsored clinic provides preventative health services for women and children on an outpatient basis. This facility would likely be considered:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Public, specialized clinics are government-funded facilities that focus on specific health needs of the population. In this case, the clinic provides preventative health services for women and children, which is a specialized focus. These clinics aim to improve public health outcomes by offering targeted services to specific groups, often on an outpatient basis. Tertiary care (
A) involves advanced treatments, private long-term (
B) is privately funded, and secondary general (
D) includes routine hospital services, none of which fit the description.