ATI RN
ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The primary strategy a nurse should adopt when dealing with an emotionally distressed employee is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assisting the employee in obtaining professional help is the most appropriate strategy. Professional counseling addresses emotional distress effectively, ensuring specialized care. Adjusting care standards (
B) compromises quality, schedule adjustments (
C) are temporary, and acting as a therapist (
D) exceeds the manager’s role.
Question 2 of 5
An RN working in a behavioral health unit is evaluating a client. The RN intends to assign some of the nursing responsibilities to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which statement made by the RN demonstrates proper delegation to the LPN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying medications is within an LPN’s scope, involving data collection. Documenting assessments (
A), drawing conclusions (
C), and complete assessments (
D) require RN judgment.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
After months of heavy patient loads and staffing issues in the Emergency Department, a natural disaster brings in many seriously injured individuals. A staff nurse appears to neglect some injured patients and is rude to two older adults. Upon noting this behavior of the staff, which of the following should the nurse manager suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and overwork. It is characterized by feelings of cynicism, detachment from work, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. The nurse’s behavior of neglecting patients and being rude to older adults is consistent with the symptoms of burnout. Burnout can significantly impact the quality of care provided and the well-being of healthcare professionals. Role ambiguity (
A) involves unclear responsibilities, 'hardness' (
B) is not a recognized term, and depression (
D) is less specific to the described behaviors.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse regarding the utilization of critical pathways. What should the charge nurse incorporate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical pathways result in better care outcomes. This statement accurately reflects the primary goal of critical pathways. These pathways are designed to standardize care processes, reduce variability, and ensure that patients receive evidence-based care. By following critical pathways, healthcare providers can improve the quality of care, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure consistency in treatment. Cost-effectiveness (
A) is a benefit but not primary, strict adherence (
C) lacks flexibility, health promotion (
D) is not the focus, and individual creation (E) is incorrect as pathways are standardized.