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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Volunteers in a study are assigned randomly to groups. Some of the volunteers receive an herbal supplement that is reputed to control nausea, and some of the volunteers are assigned to a control group where a placebo is administered. This is an example of a:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A randomized controlled trial involves random assignment and a placebo, as described. Meta-analysis (
A) synthesizes studies, cohort studies (
B) are observational, and systematic reviews (
D) summarize evidence.
Question 2 of 5
A new graduate nurse is devising a discharge plan. Which of the following statements made by the nurse demonstrates the nurse's comprehension of when to initiate discharge planning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Starting discharge planning upon admission ensures timely coordination of care. Waiting for insurance (
A), 48 hours (
B), or discharge orders (
D) delays planning and risks complications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse manager needs to create a patient satisfaction survey. What is one of the crucial factors to consider when choosing a patient satisfaction tool?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Including items that are important from the patient's perspective is crucial for an effective patient satisfaction survey. This ensures actionable feedback that reflects patient priorities. Uniform tools (
A) aid consistency, pre-discharge assessment (
B) is useful but secondary, and low reading level (
D) ensures accessibility but is less critical.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 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.