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ATI NURS 252 Leadership and Ethics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The core of leadership is awareness. The text by Don Miguel, The Four Agreements, presents a set of agreements to enhance p awareness. What is NOT one of the four agreements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz are: be impeccable with your word (
D), don't take anything personally (
C), don't make assumptions (
B), and always do your best. 'Read the room' (
A) is not an agreement, as it pertains to social awareness, not personal conduct.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of critical pathways. Which of the following should the charge nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Critical pathways standardize care to improve outcomes and reduce costs (
C). They allow flexibility (
A), focus on specific conditions, not health promotion (
B), and are developed by teams, not individuals (
D).
Question 3 of 5
To prepare staffing schedules, a nurse manager needs to calculate paid nonproductive time. When calculating paid nonproductive time, the nurse considers
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paid nonproductive time includes vacation, holiday, and sick time (
A), when employees are paid but not working. Options B, C, and D do not accurately define nonproductive time.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are outcomes of a quality stamina (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Quality stamina improves care standards, leading to better job satisfaction (
C), efficient workload distribution (
D), and higher nurse retention (E). Increased mortality rates (
A) are contrary to quality care goals, and decreased patient volume (
B) is not a direct outcome, as quality care often attracts more patients.
Question 5 of 5
After arguing with a nurse, a disgruntled patient removes their peripheral venous catheter, gathers their belongings, and storms out of the room. Which of the following actions made by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking with the patient to explain risks (
C) prioritizes safety and de-escalation. Waiting to report (
A) delays intervention, contacting kin (
B) is secondary, and calling security (
D) is excessive unless there's a safety threat.