ATI RN
ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
A hospital committee engages in a strategic planning process for the implementation of a facility-wide change that especially affects resident nurses. The committee insists on hosting regular Town Hall meetings, in which affected staff members and stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
Question 1 of 5
Read the scenario below and highlight the statement that demonstrates shared governance. Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Making meeting minutes publicly available (
A) and revising plans based on feedback (
B) demonstrate shared governance through transparency and collaboration. Ignoring feedback (C,
D) undermines shared governance.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Volunteers in a study are assigned randomly to groups. Some of the volunteers receive an herbal supplement that is reputed to control nausea, and some of the volunteers are assigned to a control group where a placebo is administered. This is an example of a:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A randomized controlled trial involves random assignment and a placebo, as described. Meta-analysis (
A) synthesizes studies, cohort studies (
B) are observational, and systematic reviews (
D) summarize evidence.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse regarding the utilization of critical pathways. What should the charge nurse incorporate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical pathways result in better care outcomes. This statement accurately reflects the primary goal of critical pathways. These pathways are designed to standardize care processes, reduce variability, and ensure that patients receive evidence-based care. By following critical pathways, healthcare providers can improve the quality of care, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure consistency in treatment. Cost-effectiveness (
A) is a benefit but not primary, strict adherence (
C) lacks flexibility, health promotion (
D) is not the focus, and individual creation (E) is incorrect as pathways are standardized.
Question 4 of 5
A manager plans to address the high turnover rate amongst RNs. Which of the following strategies might motivate the staff and lead to enhanced job satisfaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hiring additional staff to lessen workloads reduces burnout and improves job satisfaction, addressing a key turnover driver. Higher salaries (
A) and recognition (
B) are supportive but less direct, and exceeding scope (
D) is unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are notable benefits and characteristics of debriefing? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Debriefing promotes an examination of the consequences of actions (
A), has the potential to lead to a cognitive shift (
C), and the skill of the debriefer can influence its success (
D). These are key benefits, as debriefing allows reflection on outcomes, fosters new perspectives, and depends on effective facilitation. Self-guided exploration (
B) is less effective than facilitated debriefing, and setting aside significance (E) is inaccurate, as debriefing considers both actions and their consequences.