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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The clinic nurse has recently opened a client’s chart on the computer. A resident approaches and requests her to remain logged in so he can add a note to the same chart. Her response should be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the resident that they need to enter the information using their own password is the correct response. This ensures that each entry in the medical record is accurately attributed to the correct healthcare provider, maintaining accountability and integrity in documentation. It also complies with hospital policies and regulations regarding the use of electronic health records (EHRs) and protects patient confidentiality. Inputting for the resident (
A) compromises accountability, and allowing use of the nurse’s login (
C) risks security breaches.
Question 2 of 5
A Medical-Surgical unit reports an unusually high incidence of falls in the previous quarter. Which of the following interventions made by the manager best reduces the occurrence of falls?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing safety and fall prevention education is most effective, increasing awareness and promoting best practices. Blaming individuals (
A) or punishing staff (
B) discourages reporting, and restraints (
C) can cause harm.
Question 3 of 5
A state-sponsored clinic provides preventative health services for women and children on an outpatient basis. This facility would likely be considered:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Public, specialized clinics are government-funded facilities that focus on specific health needs of the population. In this case, the clinic provides preventative health services for women and children, which is a specialized focus. These clinics aim to improve public health outcomes by offering targeted services to specific groups, often on an outpatient basis. Tertiary care (
A) involves advanced treatments, private long-term (
B) is privately funded, and secondary general (
D) includes routine hospital services, none of which fit the description.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is getting ready to use electrical equipment. What actions should the nurse take to avoid electrical dangers?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Unplug the cord by grasping the plug (
A), ensure the plug has three prongs (
B), avoid rolling equipment over cords (
C), and do not run additional cords under carpeting (E) are all correct. These actions prevent electrical shock, fire hazards, and equipment damage. Grasping the plug avoids cord damage, three-pronged plugs ensure grounding, avoiding cord damage prevents exposure, and not running cords under carpets prevents overheating. Plugging away from the sink (
D) is less critical with GFCI outlets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is looking after a client who has signed an informed consent form for a procedure. Hours before the procedure, the client now says, 'I've changed my mind and don't want the procedure.' What should the nurse do in response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informing the provider that the client is withdrawing consent respects patient autonomy. Explaining necessity (
A) or reminding about the signed form (
B) may pressure the patient, and discussing alternatives (
D) follows provider notification.