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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse manager understands that the primary consequence of absenteeism on the nursing unit is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unacceptable patient care may result from absenteeism due to understaffing, which can lead to errors and compromised care quality. Substitute staff (
A) may disrupt culture but is secondary, reduced expenses (
C) are not positive in healthcare, and encouraging further absenteeism (
D) is a lesser consequence.
Question 2 of 5
In the intensive care unit, nurses disagree with a new policy imposed by the manager. The decision sparks mistrust among the team. What's the most likely outcome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diverted attention and energy from patient care may potentially impact patient well-being. In an ICU, where patient needs are critical, internal conflicts and mistrust can compromise focus on care, leading to negative outcomes. Identifying common values (
A) requires resolution efforts, assuming the policy’s correctness (
C) is premature, unity from favorable results (
D) is not immediate, and debriefing (E) is irrelevant.
Question 3 of 5
According to the Nursing Intellectual Capital (NIC) Theory, which factor increases overall organizational improvement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing knowledge aligns with NIC Theory, enhancing performance. Centralized staffing (
A), ratios (
B), and budget staffing (
C) are operational but less tied to intellectual capital.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is looking after an unconscious client with a living will. The client's family inquires if they can modify life-saving measures now that the client is unconscious. What should the nurse say in response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The living will states the client’s wishes and must be followed. PSDA (
A) informs rights, case managers (
C) cannot alter wills, and power of attorney (
D) follows the will unless specified.
Question 5 of 5
When examining the present healthcare delivery model, the nurse manager acknowledges that a demographic shift with substantial implications for future healthcare delivery systems is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The aging population over 65 increases demand for healthcare, requiring system adaptations. Workplace violence (
B), expenses (
C), and staffing patterns (
D) are important but not demographic shifts.