ATI RN
ATI NURS 252 Leadership and Ethics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse leader understands that gaining personal insight is one of the first steps to becoming a more effective leader. Which of the following statements about personal insight is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Knowing strengths (
A) enables effective talent use, key to leadership insight. Moral courage (
B) doesn't waver under job threats, reflection's goal (
C) is broader than new values, and emotional intelligence (
D) predicts excellence.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager in the pediatric intensive care unit understands that when providing information to parents of a critically ill child, the following should be performed FIRST:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing parents' preferences (
A) ensures information is tailored to their needs, prioritizing effective communication. Specialist visits (
B), online resources (
C), and brochures (
D) follow after understanding preferences.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about methods to reduce costs of client care. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging flu immunizations (
B) prevents illness, reducing treatment costs. Waiting to empty a colostomy bag (
A) risks complications, increasing costs. Re-using PPE (
C) compromises safety, potentially raising costs due to infections. Delegating assessments to assistive personnel (
D) is unsafe, as it requires a nurse's expertise.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager at a home healthcare service has resigned to take a position at a local ambulatory care center. She has been in TIC accreditation. To initiate the changes, the nurse manager has to be knowledgeable about the differences an ambulatory care center, which is a primary care institution. Primary care institutions are facilities that provide
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary care institutions, like ambulatory care centers, provide first access to care (
A), offering initial evaluations and preventive services. Rehabilitative or long-term care (
B) focuses on recovery or chronic conditions. Disease-restorative care (
C) is more specialized. While primarily outpatient, 'only' outpatient services (
D) is too restrictive.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse tells another nurse that she thinks he did not provide adequate care for a client who underwent hip arthroplasty. Which of the following responses by the nurse demonstrates assertiveness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assertiveness is shown by calmly stating one's position and seeking clarification (
D). Accusations (
A) and personalizing criticism (
B) are defensive. Being at a loss for words (
C) avoids addressing the issue constructively.