ATI RN
ATI NURS 252 Leadership and Ethics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Lee the nurse manager, offers personalized coaching sessions for Jillian (a new graduate nurse) to help her develop interpersonal skills. However, Jillian's schedule conflicts with Lee's and is unable to meet. In order to work with Jillian's schedule. Lee sacrifices his personal time. Which of the following conflict management strategies is Lee demonstrating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accommodation involves prioritizing another's needs, as Lee does by sacrificing personal time (
A). Avoiding (
B) ignores the issue, compromising (
C) involves mutual concessions, and competing (
D) seeks to win at another's expense.
Question 2 of 5
After arguing with a nurse, a disgruntled patient removes their peripheral venous catheter, gathers their belongings, and storms out of the room. Which of the following actions made by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking with the patient to explain risks (
C) prioritizes safety and de-escalation. Waiting to report (
A) delays intervention, contacting kin (
B) is secondary, and calling security (
D) is excessive unless there's a safety threat.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager at a home healthcare service has resigned to take a position at a local ambulatory care center. She has been in TIC accreditation. To initiate the changes, the nurse manager has to be knowledgeable about the differences an ambulatory care center, which is a primary care institution. Primary care institutions are facilities that provide
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary care institutions, like ambulatory care centers, provide first access to care (
A), offering initial evaluations and preventive services. Rehabilitative or long-term care (
B) focuses on recovery or chronic conditions. Disease-restorative care (
C) is more specialized. While primarily outpatient, 'only' outpatient services (
D) is too restrictive.
Question 4 of 5
A Fars-speaking patient is admitted to the Medical unit due to complications related to uncontrolled diabetes. The staff expresses frustration because the patient is frequently readmitted, despite having been explained the medication regimen several times. The patient's failure to follow the regimen indicates
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Repeated non-adherence despite explanations suggests a lack of health literacy (
C), meaning the patient struggles to understand and apply health information. Worsening health (
A), lack of motivation (
B), or cognitive impairment (
D) are possible but less likely without further evidence.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse tells another nurse that she thinks he did not provide adequate care for a client who underwent hip arthroplasty. Which of the following responses by the nurse demonstrates assertiveness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assertiveness is shown by calmly stating one's position and seeking clarification (
D). Accusations (
A) and personalizing criticism (
B) are defensive. Being at a loss for words (
C) avoids addressing the issue constructively.