ATI PN Medical Surgical Leadership

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

Mr. Smith did not receive his medication on time, as ordered, because his nurse forgot about it and went on her lunch break. Consequently, Mr. Smith's condition deteriorated, and he was sent to the emergency room. What legal term describes this form of professional negligence?

A. LiabilityB. MalfeasanceC. MalpracticeD. Dereliction of duty

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Malpractice refers to professional negligence resulting in patient harm due to failure to meet care standards.

Question 2 of 5

A male client tells the nurse that he does not want the female assistive personnel (AP) involved in his care. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?

A. I will notify the charge nurse of your request to have only male staff members assigned to care for you.B. I can arrange for a male AP to do your personal hygiene care.C. The AP assigned to care for you is very capable and has taken care of other men.D. Why don't you want a female AP assigned to your care?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Notifying the charge nurse respects the client's preference and ensures appropriate action.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assigning tasks for the upcoming shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?

A. Providing postmortem care to a client who has just passed away.B. Instructing a client about the use of a spirometer.C. Suctioning a client's newly inserted tracheostomy.D. Transferring a client to radiology for x-rays.E. Performing a simple dressing change on a client's arm.

Correct Answer: A,D,E

Rationale: Tasks like postmortem care, transferring clients, and simple dressing changes are within the scope of assistive personnel, while instructing clients and suctioning tracheostomies require nursing judgment and skills.

Question 4 of 5

A charge nurse in a long-term care facility reviews client outcomes when delegating tasks to assistive personnel (AP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse include in the teaching?

A. The AP should document the client's outcome for a delegated task.B. The final step in delegation is evaluation of the outcomes.C. A delegated task does not require predictable outcomes.D. The nurse gives up accountability for client outcomes when care is delegated.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Evaluating outcomes is the final step in delegation to ensure tasks meet client needs and standards.

Question 5 of 5

A charge nurse overhears a provider speaking to a staff nurse in anger concerning incorrect supplies that are available. Which of the following actions by the charge nurse displays conflict resolution?

A. Address the situation as soon as possible.B. Use aggressive communication skills.C. Foster closed communication.D. Assist the provider in identifying alternative solutions.

Correct Answer: A,D

Rationale: Promptly addressing the issue and suggesting solutions promotes collaboration and de-escalates conflict effectively.

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