ATI RN
ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
During a meeting of nurse managers, the chief nursing officer urges them to come up with ideas for cutting expenses. Nurse managers can have the most significant influence on cost reduction by effectively overseeing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staffing is where nurse managers have the most influence on cost reduction, as labor costs are significant. Optimizing staffing reduces overtime and improves outcomes. Medication (
A) and supplies (
D) are less directly controlled, and fixed costs (
B) are inflexible.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager participates in a quality-improvement committee seeking to reduce the risk of sentinel events in a healthcare facility. When reviewing recently submitted incident reports, which of the following incidents should the nurse identify as a sentinel event?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The wrong operation is a sentinel event, causing significant harm. Incorrect dose without injury (
B), rudeness (
C), and withholding medication (
D) do not meet sentinel event criteria.
Question 5 of 5
During annual performance evaluations of RNs, a nurse manager is assessing staff behaviors. Which of the following behaviors indicates INEFFECTIVE followership?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Depending entirely on leader direction indicates ineffective followership, as it shows a lack of initiative. Asking for clarification (
A), speaking on ethics (
B), and communicating concerns (
C) are signs of effective followership.