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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Resistance is most likely when change:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Change threatening personal security (e.g., job stability, safety) is most likely to cause resistance, as individuals prioritize stability. Nonprofessional workers, collaboration, or organizational layers may pose challenges but are less impactful than personal security threats.
Question 2 of 5
A night shift nurse is assigning a specific component of care to an unlicensed nursing personnel (UNP) employee. The night nurse shift nurse understands that though the unlicensed personnel is for the task, the nurse would remain for the patient's wellbeing.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse remains responsible and accountable for patient wellbeing, even when delegating tasks to UNP, ensuring safe and effective care oversight.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager is utilizing the strategic planning process to facilitate a planned change. After completing an environmental scan and SWOT analysis, which of the following actions best characterizes the next phase in the strategic planning process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Developing a plan to address the SWOT analysis uses the environmental scan’s findings to inform strategies. Vision/mission statements precede SWOT, strategic options follow planning, and evaluation occurs post-implementation.
Question 4 of 5
Resistance is most likely when change:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Change threatening personal security (e.g., job stability, safety) is most likely to cause resistance, as individuals prioritize stability. Nonprofessional workers, collaboration, or organizational layers may pose challenges but are less impactful than personal security threats.
Question 5 of 5
Planning is a process designed to achieve goals in dynamic, competitive environments. As a new manager, what is the first step you will undertake to develop a strategic plan of action for a congestive heart failure program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Establishing a vision and mission statement provides direction and purpose, guiding subsequent planning steps. Implementation, SWOT analysis, or strategy development follow after defining the program’s goals.