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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The chief nursing officer of a Magnet hospital has conducted a study of ways to improve healthcare services. Healthcare services that add value for clients:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: minimize cost. Minimizing cost in healthcare services adds value for clients by ensuring affordability and accessibility of care. This approach can lead to better outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. Exclusively using high-technology treatments (
A) may not always be necessary and could increase costs without improving outcomes. Decreasing health outcomes (
B) goes against the goal of adding value for clients. Increasing the price of healthcare (
C) would create a barrier to access and may not necessarily reflect improved value.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager is planning to request three new infusion pumps at a cost of approximately $1500 each. This item would typically be included in which budget?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Capital budget. Infusion pumps are considered capital expenditures as they are long-term investments in assets that provide future benefits. Capital budget includes expenses for acquiring or improving long-term assets like equipment. The other choices are incorrect because:
A) Strategic budget focuses on long-term goals and plans, not specific items like infusion pumps.
C) Unit of service budget is for costs related to providing specific services, not for capital investments.
D) Operating budget covers day-to-day expenses, not long-term investments like infusion pumps.
Question 3 of 5
In a nurse managers' meeting, the chief nursing officer encourages the managers to brainstorm ways to reduce costs. Nurse managers have the greatest impact on reducing costs by managing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Staffing. Nurse managers have the greatest impact on reducing costs by managing staffing levels efficiently. By optimizing staffing, they can ensure proper utilization of resources, prevent unnecessary overtime, and minimize labor costs. This directly impacts the budget and overall financial health of the organization. Managing medication costs (
A) and supplies (
B) are important but usually under the purview of pharmacy and supply chain departments. Fixed costs (
D) are typically predetermined and less flexible for nurse managers to influence. Hence, staffing is the most direct and impactful area for nurse managers to control costs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager understands that the second step in handling an employee with a disciplinary problem is to document the incident. Which of the following features IS NOT descriptive of effective documentation of personnel problems?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Waiting until the end of the work week to document problems is not effective for several reasons. First, it may lead to inaccurate or incomplete documentation due to memory lapses. Second, immediate documentation is crucial for addressing issues promptly. Third, delayed documentation may hinder timely intervention and resolution of conflicts.
Therefore, this option is not descriptive of effective documentation practices.
Summary:
B: Keeping a log of errors, incidents, and accidents is effective for tracking patterns and identifying trends.
C: Advising the recipient to keep personal notes can provide additional perspectives but should not replace official documentation.
D: Including date, time, and a brief description in documentation is essential for clarity and accuracy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in a large hospital working in the emergency room is caring for a patient having a myocardial infarction. The hospital has recently implemented an order entry system that uses artificial intelligence (AI). The nurse should be aware that AI should never take the place of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale for Correct Answer (
C): Nursing clinical judgment should not be replaced by AI because it involves critical thinking, assessment, and decision-making based on a wide range of factors including patient history, current condition, and context. AI may provide data and support, but human intuition and empathy are crucial in complex healthcare situations.
Summary of Other
Choices:
A: Nurses notes - AI can assist in documentation but cannot replace nurses' observations and insights.
B: Knowledge and wisdom - AI can provide information and analysis, but human experience and understanding are essential.
D: Tasks and procedures - AI can aid in task management, but human oversight and adaptation are necessary for individualized care.