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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Planning is intended to attain objectives in ever-changing, competitive settings. As a new manager, what is the most appropriate initial step in creating a strategic plan of action for a fall prevention program?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Analyzing the environment with a SWOT analysis is the initial step, providing a foundation for strategic planning. Formulating strategy (
A), creating vision/mission (
B), and implementing plans (
D) follow this analysis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse on cost-saving methods in client care. Which statement from the newly licensed nurse demonstrates comprehension of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Promoting flu vaccinations prevents costly illnesses. Delaying colostomy emptying (
B) risks complications, sterile tracheostomy care (
C) is unnecessary, and irrigation delegation (
D) is inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
During a meeting of nurse managers, the chief nursing officer urges them to come up with ideas for cutting expenses. Nurse managers can have the most significant influence on cost reduction by effectively overseeing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staffing is where nurse managers have the most influence on cost reduction, as labor costs are significant. Optimizing staffing reduces overtime and improves outcomes. Medication (
A) and supplies (
D) are less directly controlled, and fixed costs (
B) are inflexible.
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 legal consultant recommends that the nurse manager and staff members create a group agreement before addressing conflicts. According to Yoder Wise and Sportsman, agreements about how team members will collaborate are essential because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Agreements emphasize that conflicts are not personal, fostering respectful communication. Assuming untruthfulness (
A) is inaccurate, absence of agreements (
B) is less precise, and differentiation (
C) is not the primary purpose.